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Ste. Marie 2020 Christmas Caroling
Ste. Marie residents had the opportunity to experience the old fashioned tradition of caroling on Tuesday, December 15th. Photos by April Goss Photography
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New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day
New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will ring in the New Year with an additional increase in the minimum wage to $11 an hour, and the Illinois Department of Labor is encouraging
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Notice of Acceptance of Nominationsfor Soil and Water Conservation District
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATIONS NOTICE To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Jasper Soil and Water Conservation District. Nominations will be accepted for the two year term of the office of Director of the Jasper County Soil
Categories : Obituaries
Bernice M. Bolander, age 91
Bernice M. Bolander, age 91 October 10, 1929 – December 12, 2020 Bernice M. Bolander, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:25 PM – Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Fr.
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City Council Agenda for December 15
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Santa Visits Ste. Marie Elementary
Ste. Marie Elementary had a special visitor peek in the windows and into the classroom doors. Santa came to check in on the students and pick up his letters. In previous years, Santa would sit on a chair and the children would come up and tell him something they wanted
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Homefront Receives Donation from St. Thomas
St. Thomas presented a donation to Jasper County Home Front to help with all they do for our enlisted military men and women. During October and November the school focused on the virtue of service and wanted to honor those who serve our country.
Categories : Obituaries
Dorris Deneen Brackett, age 77
Dorris Deneen Brackett, age 77 January 24, 1943 – December 8, 2020 Dorris Deneen Brackett, age 77, of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 6:39 AM – Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, December
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Newton Elementary Christmas Concert Pictures
For the 2020 season, the Newton Elementary students performed their Christmas concert in their music class and the entire concert was shared in video. Each class pre-recorded a song for the video and the photos above are from the performances courtesy of Joni Elliott.
JCJH Student Council Organizes Donation in Lieu of Annual Food Drive
During the holiday season in a typical year, the junior high student council sponsors a food drive. Even though this is not a typical year and the food drive did not occur in its usual manner, the students and staff demonstrated their determination and willingness to help in some way.