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The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission met in a continuation meeting in regards to a Special Use Permit and Bulk Variance. The Special Use Permit was granted to permit construction of a new structure for a Reception Hall.Event Center. The Bulk Variance was granted for a gravel parking lot with
On January 14, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the Jasper Together project, headed up by Jason Warfel (left), who explained that the purpose is to get input to help set up some short- and long-term goals for the community. A “mapping” program was developed by Western Illinois University to
The Newton Rotary Club learned about weather forecasting on January 21 when local meteorologist Eric Schmidt (right) spoke about his business, EJS Weather Service. He studied weather science in college, then worked for United Airlines and also did worldwide forecasts for offshore oil rigs. In 2007, he and his dad,
The Newton Eagles defeated Paris with a final score of 45-30 in the LIC Consolation bracket tournament. Lead scorers for the game were Kyle Schafer with 19 points and Jarrett Tharp with 11. Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Newton 18 10 9 8 45 Opponent 6 9
Mary Ellen Huston, age 89 June 12, 1930 – January 28, 2020 Mary Ellen Huston, age 89, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away 7:50 PM – Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Mary Ellen’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday,
January 27, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Dues and Donations Committee of the City of Newton has applications available for dues and donations for the year 2020 for local not-for-profit organizations. If your organization wishes to be considered for funding, contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall for an application.
The Newton Eagles traveled to Pana in a non conference action on Tuesday. The Eagles fell to Pana with a final score of 60-24. The Lady Eagles will have a Pack the Place hosted by the Peoples State Bank and Senior Night on Thursday, January 29th. The Athletic Boosters will
PRESS RELEASE ON_2/13/20 THE EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY, INC. WILL BE DISTRIBUTION FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES AT 904 W. JOURDAN ST. NEWTON. “AFTER HOURS” DISTRIBUTION IS 4PM – 6PM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. PLEASE BRING BAGS TO PICK UP COMMODITIES. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO THE “AFTER HOURS” DISTRIBUTION, THE COMMODITIES
Mary Ellen Huston, age 89 June 12, 1930 – January 28, 2020 Mary Ellen Huston, age 89, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away 7:50 PM – Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The
The Newton Woman’s Club Art Contest winners were recognized on Tuesday, January 28. Those who placed 1st through 3rd also received a monetary prize from Peoples State Bank. The first through third place winners will advance to the State level. 4-6: 1st/Sadie Iffert 2nd/ Tieler Long 3rd/Zoe Luthy Hon.Men/Faith