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Thank You! The Jasper County 14u Dirt Divas softball team would like to thank the following businesses and groups for their support in making our recent porkburger fundraiser a success: Newton Dairy Queen, Newton Knights of Columbus, Jasper County Shrine Club, Jasper County Pork Producers, Blair’s Slaughtering and Processing, and
Allyson Kuhl, daughter of Darrin and Stephenie Kuhl, has signed to play volleyball at Vincennes University after graduating from Newton Community High School. Allyson will be going in as a middle/right side. During her time at NCHS she has participated in track her freshman through junior year, and band her freshman year.
Source: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys For Kids Jasper County Homemakers and Community Education organization, sponsor of the annual Toys 4 Kids program, is needing items to complete the gifts for the 2019 recipients. During the First Chamber of Commerce Holly Jolly Christmas event December 6 our “elves” will be there
The Southeastern Illinois chapter of The Compassionate Friends will hold a special candle lighting service on Sunday, December 8th beginning at 6:45 PM at the St. Thomas parish center in Newton. The event will include special music, readings, and a DVD of our children. The event is open to everyone
Mary Lou Bloemker, age 84 December 1, 1935 – December 1, 2019 Mary Lou Bloemker, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 PM – Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,
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Annette M. “Anita” Bergbower, age 101 May 21, 1918 – November 30, 2019 Annette M. “Anita” Bergbower, age 101, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:05 AM – Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, December 5, 2019, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr.
