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IHSA Board Approves Modified Schedule For 2020-21 School Year The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special meeting on July 29, 2020, where the Board announced its intended plans for the 2020-21 school year. The plan has been sent to the Illinois Department of Health
Editor Note: This is NOT the ruling from the IHSA. That information is set to be released by the IHSA at 2 pm on Wednesday, July 29. Guidance for All Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Takes Effect August 15th Wednesday, July 29, 2020 – Governor, Office of the CHICAGO – Governor
A message from Newton Rotary Club President Brett Lessley: “Everyone, We will plan to restart our noon Rotary meetings on Tuesday, August 11th at Parklanes. I’ve heard from several of you about missing the community and friendships fostered by our Rotary group and I’m looking forward to being together after
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has a new website. One of the features on the front page of the website is the CODE RED signup. If you have not already signed up for Code Red, this is the way to receive emergency information pertinent to our local area in a
The School supply kits for Newton and Ste. Marie have been delivered and will be waiting on the students in their classroom on the first day of school.
JCHD was notified of an additional positive test result. A female in her 50’s is recovering at home on isolation.
Jasper County Unit 1 is offering in person and remote learning for each student this fall. The school has put out a brief explanation of what each method of learning will consist of as well as the expectations for each. Parents are asked to read the information provided and select
The Jasper Unit 1 remote learning plan was approved unanimously by the JCCU1 Board of Education on Monday July 27th. The public is reminded this information along with the document concerning back to school plans for in person learning are working items and as such will potentially have changes made
Jasper County Health Department COVID Update Jasper County Health Department was notified of two new positive tests. A male in his 60’s and a female in her 20’s are doing well at home and on isolation. These two cases are not connected. We ask our residents to please continue social
St. Thomas offers several awards during their 8th grade graduation ceremony. The class of 24 had several who earned the various awards. Front Row Left to Right: Emma Kurpiel, Brayden Bergbower, Kye Bergbower, Megan Hartrich, Elley Bennett, Madalyn Rauch, Hadley Zumbahlen. Second Row: Aleah Higgs, Alaina Kuhl, Carson Brewer, Paige