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School Supply Kits for Newton/Ste. Marie
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.
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Additional Positive in Jasper County
JCHD was notified of an additional positive test result. A female in her 50’s is recovering at home on isolation.
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Newton Elementary Parents Choose: In Person or Remote Learning
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
Jasper Unit 1 Remote Learning Plan Approved
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
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Two New COVID Cases in Jasper County
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
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St. Thomas 8th Grade Awards
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
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St. Thomas Graduation Ceremony
St. Thomas held their 8th grade graduation ceremony on July 26th. The 8th Grade Class of 2020 Evan Matthew Baltzell Elley Jan Bennett Brayden Robert Bergbower Kye Mitchel Bergbower Augustus Diel Bierman Carson Henry Brewer Dylan Jospeh Gier Megan Ella Hartrich Aleah Rose Higgs Alaina Beth Kuhl Emma Elizabeth Kurpiel
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Bigard’s Strawberry Patch and Peach Orchard
We will be open this week selling peaches starting July 27, Monday thru Saturday 8am to noon. NO SUNDAYS. Now is the best time to get them! The orchard is located at 13996 East 1000th Ave, Newton. It is 1/2 mile south of the strawberry patch. We are selling Red
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Embarras River Brass Performance
The Embarras River Brass Band performed on the Newton Square on July 26th.
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Mid-Illinois Quick Care Newton Corona Testing Update
Mid-Illinois Quick Care Newton Due to limited supplies nationwide and in an effort to ensure we are able to meet the needs of the community, starting immediately, we will be only be testing symptomatic patients. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but we need to ensure we maintain