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The Embarras River Brass Band performed at the Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 12. The Brass band is a volunteer based band which performs often on the square in Newton and at other events such as the farmer’s market. The Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday
Hidalgo Independent Christian Church will be hosting the Jim Wallace Hymn Sing where Jim Wallace, members of Higher Ground, and Members of area churches will perform. The event will be held on October 4, 2020 at 6pm. There will be fingerfoods and fellowship to follow. Social distancing will be practiced.
Today, St Thomas students and staff gathered around the flag pole to remember those who not only lost their lives, but also affected by the events of 9/11. Mrs Bierman’s prayer for the day: Heavenly Father, On this beautiful Friday morning, Patriot’s Day, we are thankful for sunshine and clear
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Marie Lois Spitzer, age 98 May 9, 1922 – September 10, 2020 Marie Lois Spitzer, age 98, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Olney, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:30
Local Bank utilizes Targeted Impact Fund from FHLBank of Chicago Newton (Sept. 11, 2020) – On Sept. 10, Peoples State Bank President Stacy Moore presented Blessings In a Backpack Board Member, Donna Keller with a check for $5,250 to be used toward the Jasper County, Ill. Chapter of the Blessings
The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 10th, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Pickens, Warfel, Michl, Swick, Hall and Weddell. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francis led a moment
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, September 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT
Note from Newton Care Center: Newton Care Center is excited to report our COVID positive employee is now considered recovered!!! Today is the last official day of the quarantine period as well. As a result, we can begin to offer outdoor visitation starting next Tuesday, September 15th. We will begin
Sarah Bush Lincoln held their annual sports physical day over the summer and were able to raise $1,300 for local school sports. Over the past several years, Sarah Bush Lincoln – Newton – has donated several thousand dollars to local school sports programs. Michelle Fulton APN, Sarah Kinkade, Newton Athletic