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The Newton City Council met on April 6th at 6:00pm in the City Hall Meeting room. Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order and Gayle Glumac led the Pledge of Allegiance. Physically present were: Gayle Glumac, David Brown, Larry Brooks, Eric Blake and Marlene Harris. Robert Reisner was absent.
FEMA to Provide Assistance with Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths The staff at Meyer Funeral Homes in Newton, Dieterich and Greenup, Illinois want the residents of the communities we serve to be aware, that beginning in April, families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may
Jenna Goebel is today’s CEO Spotlight student. Jenna Goebel is the daughter of Ben and Angie Goebel and is currently a junior at Newton Community High School. Throughout her high school career Jenna has enjoyed participating in numerous clubs, and outside of school Jenna is involved in 4-H and enjoys
Newton Eagles with a big 6-1 win on their home opener and senior night over Richland County. Goals by R Farley 2, G Reynolds 2, B Pitcher & L Weber. Assists by E Weber 4. The first half of the game photos are located here Next match at home tomorrow
Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97 November 10, 1923 – April 6, 2021 Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM – Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30
Gilbert N. “Gib” Woods, age 78 February 20, 1942 – January 6, 2021 Gilbert N. “Gib” Woods age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 AM – Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Services celebrating Gib’s life will be held at 1:30
JEDI Tours West End Event Center The Jasper County Economic Development April meeting was held on Tuesday, April 6 at West End Reception and Event Center in Newton. Those in attendance included: Mark Bolander, Doug Weddell, Louis Ochs, Frank Dhom, Tom Brown, Ben Bollman, Marlene Harris, Larry Brown, Sarah Kinkade,
Olivia Flowers is today’s CEO Spotlight student. Olivia Flowers, daughter of William and Jessica Flowers. Olivia is a senior at Newton Community High School. In addition to CEO she is involved in tennis, student council, FFA, FCA, Spanish Club, and church youth group. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time