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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
Newton Public Library District Reopening The Newton Public Library District will be opening Wednesday, June 3 rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The library will be open with limited capacity, and we request that all visitors wear a face mask and sanitize their hands when they first walk
Congratulations to the JCJH 8th Grade Class Shyanne Baker Timothy Baker Macy Barthelemy Kylie Beck Jonathan Blecha Jansen Bollman Nicholas Brody Ayden Brothers Alysa Brown Carson Brown Sara Burtis Chandler Childress Hunter Clark Landen Clark Rachael Cochran Riley Darkow Jessica Deck Zoey Elmore Brietta Emmerich Adam Ervin Avery Ervin Ian
The Embarras River Basin Agency Inc will be distributing federal surplus commodities onJune 11 at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. After hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities. For those unable to come to the “after hours”
The Sainte Marie American Legion is reopening outdoors. See the flier for more details