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Joseph Hays “Joe” Wirth, age 71 August 9, 1949– March 6, 2021 Joseph Hays “Joe” Wirth age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:18 PM – Saturday, March 6, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A service celebrating Joe’s life will be held at 3:00
The Newton Eagles soccer team faced the Mt. Carmel Aces at Mt. Carmel on Monday, March 8th. The Eagles scored one goal which was by Carder Reich. The Aces scored four goals.
The Jasper County Board will meet on Thursday, March 11.
Jasper County Health Department will be holding a Covid Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 18th. Second vaccine appointment times are for individuals who received their first vaccine in Jasper County on or before February 18th. First dose appointments are open for individuals age 18 – 64 years with Cancer, Kidney
Mt. Carmel 9 4 6 8 = 27 Newton 14 4 14 10 = 42 Scoring for Mt. Carmel: Webb – 2,1, 2 for 4 = 9; Hortin – 4,0 = 8; McPherson – 0,1,1 for 2 = 4; M. Smith – 0,1, 0 for 2 =
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry will have a drive thru March 13th 8:00-10:00am. Jasper and Cumberland counties only.Jasper 8:00 and Cumberland 10:00. Masks required, no restrooms and stay in your car with the trunk open.
Consolidated Election Notice The office of the County Clerk is open for early voting for all precincts in Jasper County February 25, 2021 until April 5, 2021. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday
The Public Test of the tabulating equipment to be used in the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election will be held March 19th at 1:00 pm. The test will be held in the Board Room of the Jasper County Office Building in Newton. Amy Tarr, Jasper County Clerk
The Ste. Marie Foundation House is ready to open its newest exhibit “A Ste. Marie Vintage Christmas”. Be sure to check back with us in the next few days for a sneak peak of the exhibit!
The Newton Eagles Boys Basketball faced the Olney Tigers on Friday, March 5