Categories : Sports
14u Dirt Divas Win Indiana State Tournament
Jasper County Dirt Divas won the Indiana state tournament on Father’s Day Weekend in Terre Haute, IN.
Categories : Community
Ste. Marie Blood Drive
American Red Cross and St. Mary’s parish in Ste. Marie held a blood drive on Sunday, June 14th. There were 30 productive units collected. Those that registered were: Marjorie Thompson, Daniel Schalasky, Rose Gangloff, Eugene Ochs, Lora Kocher, Kiley Borgic, Cindy Volk, Patti Ochs, Ron Ochs, Janet Vahling, Ervan Volk,
Categories : Obituaries
Phillip Royce Kibler age 68
Phillip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
Categories : Community
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins limited reopening of Prairie Heart Institute Entrance for Outpatients and Visitors
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins limited reopening of Prairie Heart Institute Entrance for Outpatients and Visitors (EFFINGHAM, IL) – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital began a limited re-opening of the Prairie Heart Institute entrance to the hospital to allow outpatients and visitors access to the facility without having
Categories : Community
Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG)
Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500
Categories : Community
MUSIC CONCERT ON THE SQUARE
The Embarrass River Brass Sextet is going to present their first concert Saturday night June 27 at 6:00 pm. on the courthouse lawn. they will be playing songs you know. Members are Logan Andrews- Trumpet, Lori Dion- Trumpet, Tom Matson- Trombone, Emily Dion- Trombone, Isaac Street- French Horn, Raymond Reynolds-
Categories : Community
JCCU1 Board of Education Meeting for June
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the cafeteria of Newton Community High School by virtual zoom/or in person due to COVID 19, on Monday, June 15, 2020. Board members present
Categories : Community
Unofficial Minutes of the Newton City Council Meeting for June 16
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 June 16, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Marlene Harris. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
Categories : Community
Emergency Food and Shelter Funds Received by ERBA
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JASPER COUNTY has been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program depending on funding availability. Jasper County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and
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Semple Named to Facilities Management Team at Peoples State Bank
Semple Named to Facilities Management Team at Peoples State Bank New manager brings plenty of experience to Wireless Internet Services Newton (June 16, 2020) – Peoples State Bank welcomed Evan Semple at the end of 2019 to assist Facilities Manager, Gary Johnson, with building management. He also oversees PeoplesNet wireless