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Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84 August 28, 1936 – July 29, 2021 Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84, of Wendelin, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 PM – Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5:00 PM-
Renew your football reserved seats for 2021 season Newton Community High School wishes to thank all football season ticket holders for their past support of the Eagles. Last year‘s reserved football seat ticket holders will have a chance to retain their reserved seats. Past ticket holders may start calling the
The First National Bank in Olney is pleased to announce the opening of its Newton, IL Branch located at 1706 W. Jourdan St. The First National Bank in Olney is an independent and locally owned provider of financial services that is dedicated to serving the financial needs of the communities
The First Baptist Church of Newton is having their annual Summer Give-Away on Saturday, August 7, 8 til 12. Clothes, household items, and other goodies! Church is on the corner of Washington and Church St. 618/783-2226 for information! Open to all!
Jasper County Jackpot Sunday, August 1st Fairground Avenue – Newton IL Check in 7-8:30 am with a start time of 10am Begin with Berkshire Gilts working in alphabetical order For more information see the flyer below
DNR HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE SCHEDULED For Immediate Release Source: Katie Turkal, Jasper County Extension, Program Coordinator 618-783-2521 Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at a Department of Natural Resources hunter safety course scheduled August 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. and August
Our annual Media Night will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021. The event will be similar to the ones in years past, and the schedule is as follows: 5:00. Football Pictures*: 6:00. Band Pregame Show: 6:15. Welcome: 6:20. Athletic Booster Representative: 6:25. Cheerleaders (Intros/Perform) 6:35. Soccer: 6:40. Volleyball: 6:45.
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, August 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Josh Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA (Please
There will be a book signing at the Newton Public Library on Saturday, July 31 from 10 am to 1 pm with S. E. Drake. Her Christian murder mystery books “Secrets and the Stained Glass:” and “With the Candlestick?” will be available for purchase and Drake will be there to
Sarah Bush Lincoln held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 22. Greg Taylor, Vice President of Practice Management spoke during the ribbon cutting stating, “Community is important to Sarah Bush Lincoln. We partner with the local schools to provide Healthy Kids education to encourage better eating habits and increased activity;