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With all of the 4-H Fair Week events being moved to virtual judging and shows, the annual Grandparent’s Day presentation of checks for seniors was unable to take place. These seniors were able to meet at the new 4-H building. Claire Griffith, Lauren Higgs, Renee Probst, Lane Higgs and Dalton
The Newton American Legion Post 20 will be hosting a pork loin dinner on Thursday, July 9th at 6pm. This meal comes with cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cabbage and dessert for $12 per person. Carryout in available at 108 E. Jourdan St. 618-783-2622.
Scott Avenue Christian Church Family Tree Ministry will be hosting their July food pantry distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, July 9 from 5:30-7pm. The shopping will be as it was before COVID restrictions so please bring bags and boxes. Masks are requested when inside. Outside seating will be
(NEWTON, Illinois – July 1, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Braden Lemke and Renae Russell have been named recipients of the 2020 Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship. Each recipient received $500. The Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship was established with Southeastern
Anthony Fletcher “Tony” Griffith, age 69 January 18, 1951 – June 4, 2020 Anthony Fletcher “Tony” Griffith, age 69, passed away at 6:11 PM – Thursday June 4, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital in St.Louis, Missouri, from complications of cancer. Visitation will be held 3:00-6:00 PM – Saturday, July
Friday, July 3, 2020 The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Friday, July 3, 2020 that its Stage 2 Return To Play Guidelines have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and can be instituted by IHSA schools on July 5. The IHSA also announced that
Newton Marching Eagles update!! We would like to update everyone on the 2020 Newton Marching Eagles marching season. With the latest ISBE release for return to school plan we have been able to imagine what fall will look like. When we return in the fall we will be limited to
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 7, 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 OR AMEND AGENDA 5.
Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77 April 6, 1943 – June 30, 2020 Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77, of Charleston, Illinois and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at 10:50 AM – Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residences at Heritage Woods in Charleston, Illinois. Private family services will be
Jacob Lee Hall, age 19 February 6, 2001 – June 28, 2020 Jacob Lee Hall, age 19, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2020, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Scott Avenue