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Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 July 17, 2025 FY2024 Audit meeting was held at 5:00 pm prior to the county board meeting. AnnMarie gave highlights of the FY2024 Audit. A single audit was performed due to federal
Billy Joel Briscoe, 43, of Hidalgo, IL passed away on July 19, 2025, at Lake Shelbyville, inSullivan Twp. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday July 25, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the
Carven Leroy Wade “Bud”, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Richland County, Illinois on July 11, 1947, Bud was the son of Clyde and Opal Wade. A proud American, he served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War,
Free Back-to-School Bash and Rummage Event Coming to Newton August 9 Families in Jasper County are invited to gear up for the new school year at the 2025 Back 2 School Bash and UPCYCLE event on Saturday, August 9, hosted at Scott Avenue Christian Church (SACC), 404 S. Scott Avenue
Family Tree Ministry to Host Food Pantry Distribution in Newton The Family Tree Ministry, in partnership with Scott Avenue Christian Church, will host a Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the church, located at 404 S.
Richard Duane Poe, age 80 February 17, 1945 – July 19, 2025 Richard Duane Poe, age 80, of Shelbyville, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:59 PM – Saturday, July 19, 2025, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, with his family by his side. A
Newton 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 Newton Community High school Office on Monday, July 17,
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report July 21, 2025 Superintendent’s Report Building & Grounds Update Press Policy Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-UnChanged Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Changed Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Five Year Review New Business 2026 school year 2025 Action out of
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 July 15, 2025 • Public Hearing for Appropriations on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Walter R. “Chip” Urfer, age 100 November 10, 1924 – July 12, 2025 Walter R. “Chip” Urfer, age 100, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 AM – Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at