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The Newton City Council met on May 4th, 2021. The newly elected and re-elected officers for the city including Mayor Kuhl, Alderman Lindemann, Alderman Glumac, Alderman Blake, Zoning Board of Appeals Swick, and Zoning Board of Appeals Calvert were sworn in. Mayor Bolander and Alderman Reisner were recognized for their
The sixth grade students in Jasper County enjoyed a day at Sam Parr State Park for Conservation Day 2020-21. Each year, the students have the opportunity to learn about various topics relating to conservation. Some of the yearly groups include the Soil and Water Conservation (who hosted this year’s day
The Lady Eagles began the scoring in this game when Payton Kinder scores on an error in the bottom of the first. Kinder doubled on a line drive to left field and stole third. The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the third when Eagles player Amber Russell scored
The Junior Varsity baseball team played five innings against Effingham on Friday.
The last thing on your mind this time of year is the start of school but it will be here before you know it. The Jasper County Health Department would like to remind you that the summer is a good time to schedule your child’s immunizations for the upcoming year.
Grant applications for the Maxine E. Spitler Foundation will be accepted through May 31, 2021. The foundation benefits youth and youth organizations and is also for the protection and care for animals. The foundation is limited in its awards to Jasper and Lawrence County, IL only to receive the most
Newton (May 10, 2021) – Amanda Milam was recently named Assistant Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer at the Vandalia and Greenville branches of Peoples State Bank. Milam began her career with Peoples State Bank in 2018. “Amanda came to our bank with a background in mortgage processing. She has
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Jeep Run on May 22. Porkburgers will be provided and served by the eagle’s club at the West End Reception from 11am – 2pm – come early and enjoy a beverage on the patio at the west end reception
*Thank you to Amy Harris for the pictures! Lilly Kessler – Most Improved, Amber Russell – Leadership Award, Elley Bennett – Offensive Player Varsity Awards: Ava Kessler – Most Improved, Allison Einhorn – Eagle Leadership Award, Whitney Zumbahlen – Offensive Player and Defensive Player LIC Conference Awards – Ava Kessler