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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids 217-259-9301 Jasper County HCE is providing the HCE Toys for Kids program again this year. This program assisted over 100 families last year in celebrating the holidays and are making plans for the 2020 Christmas season. Those needing
Railroad work begins Oct. 28 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction along Van Buren Street (Illinois 130) adjacent to Decatur Street in Newton begins Oct. 28. The work involves upgrades to railroad components and is expected to be complete Nov. 4. No lane closures will be necessary, but
Craig Anderson, IHSA Executive Director: “About 15 minutes prior to Governor Pritzker’s press conference today, we were alerted that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has elevated the sport of basketball from a medium risk level to a high risk level. We remain considerate of the recent rise in
Plow Day has been set for November 7th at 9:00am and will be located south of Rose Hill, Il or north of Newton, IL along Highway 130. This is between Newton and Greenup. Food will be available for purchase, like porkburgers or brats, chips and drinks. Bring your tractor and
Everyone is invited to a Quilt Show by Brittany Ackerman on November 14, 10a.m. to 3p.m. at First Baptist Church in Newton! Enjoy the beautiful handmade quilts! Brittany will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Enjoy a hometown girls creations
Shirley Joan Worthey, age 85 August 15, 1935 – October 26, 2020 Shirley Joan (Cummins) Worthey, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:56 PM – Monday, October 26, 2020 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Westlawn Memorial
Tickets are available at the Newton American Legion for $5 a ticket or 5 for $20. Drawing will be held on Veterans Day November 11, 2020.
Red Certificates – B Honor Roll: Front: Jarrett Pitcher, Adam Schumacher, Morgan Schafer, Maekenna Ochs, Makayla McVicar, Ava Earnest, Madison Keller, Kaleb Iffert Middle: Peyton Willenborh, Wyatt Ochs, Marli Michl, Curtis Weber, Jenna Brewer, Tyler Spiker, Oliver Ochs Back: Carson Barthelme, Drew Earnest, Elias Weber, Gabby Meinhart, Quincy Fulton, Bentli
Jameson Charles Carpenter, infant October 21, 2020 – October 21, 2020 Jameson Charles Carpenter, infant son, of Gabriel Charles and Haley Jo (Kinder) Carpenter, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, was stillborn Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Aton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois. Private family services will be held, with burial in
“As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, OneLISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe’s Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. To find out more about who is eligible, to sign up for updates, and