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Anthony Fletcher “Tony” Griffith, age 69 January 18, 1951 – June 4, 2020 Anthony Fletcher “Tony” Griffith, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:11 PM – Thursday, June 4, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral
The Jasper County Board will meet Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm at the Jasper County Court Room in the courthouse, please enter on the south side of the building
Mary Anne Ochs, age 89 June 26, 1930 – May 30, 2020 Mary Anne Ochs, age 89, of Midland, Texas and former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM – Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Arbour House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Marble Falls, Texas. Private services
Roland Henry “Butch” “Peanut” Helmbacher, Jr. age 72 December 31, 1947 – May 23, 2020 Roland Henry Helmbacher, Jr. age 72, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the home of his daughter. Private family services will be held at the Meyer Funeral
Stadge Celebrates 30 Years at Peoples State Bank Newton (June 2, 2020) – Jenny Stadge is celebrating her 30th anniversary with The Peoples State Bank as part of the bank’s Accounting Department. Jenny has spent her banking career in Accounting and filled in from time to time as a part-time
These great vendors have signed up to be at the very first Opening Day for the Sainte Marie Farmers Market this Saturday, June 6th at Picquet Park in Sainte Marie from 8am to Noon! The Sainte Marie Foundation House and Museum will also be open for those who would like
Arthur Bernard “Butch” Tauber, III, age 59 March 26, 1961 – May 27, 2020 Arthur Bernard “Butch” Tauber, III, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM – Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his home. Private services will be held with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for grants through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program (LWCF) from June 1 through July 31, 2020. The LWCF provides matching funds to units of local government for acquisition of land for public parks and
Newton, Ill. (June 1, 20) – Summer is typically the time of year to relax with family and friends. This year, things are a little different. At Peoples State Bank, we know everyone is longing for a vacation. This summer, whether you’re able to travel or you have to
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 2020 RECIPIENTS OF CHAPTER FN P.E.O. HONORARIUMS Chapter FN has selected two young women to receive $500 honorariums. Their names were announced on May 12th at the NCHS Senior Awards Program. Congratulations Renae Russell and Abby Stone. Renae is the daughter of Robert and Melinda Russell. Her future