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Masonic Blood Drive August 8th KC Hall
Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Newton Masonic Lodge 216 from 1 PM until 6 PM on Thursday August 8th at the Newton KC Hall.
The Mary Francis Scholarship: Continuing Legacies Through Philanthropy
Each year, there are several scholarships given to students at Newton Community High School, and while some are from businesses and organizations others have a very personal story behind them. While many may know some of the stories behind the scholarships, we realize not everyone does. The first scholarship we
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Brown Reunion
The 85th Brown Reunion, descendants of John and Elizabeth Brown, will be held Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2 miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 pm. Each family should bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, fruit
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Lois Irene Diel Romack age 91
Lois Irene Diel Romack age 91 Lois Irene Diel Romack age 91 of Newton passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Lois's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Rev.
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Lyndall Marie Sparling Hammond, age 100
Lyndall Marie Sparling Hammond, age 100 Lyndall Marie Sparling Hammond, age 100, of Roanoke, AL passed away on August 1, 2019. She was born on June 5, 1919 to the late Francis Marion Sparling and Goldie Pierson Sparling in Dundas, Illinois. In addition to her parents she is preceded in
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Alfred P. “Al” Rohr, age 92
Alfred P. “Al” Rohr, age 92 October 13, 1926 – August 01, 2019 Alfred P. “Al” Rohr, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away 3:50 PM – Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,
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Public Hearing Notice
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Newton will hold a public hearing on August 20, at 5:30 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers to provide in- terested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with dis- abilities
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Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Support Group
Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Support Group first meeting will be on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 6:30-7:30 pm. The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital invites individuals and families with celiac disease and/or gluten intolerance to a support group for those living with this disease. HSHS St. Anthony’s Heath Center Building B
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Newton City Council Meeting August 6 Agenda
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, August 6, 2019 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 Larry Brooks 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA 5.
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ERBA Federal Surplus Commodities
The Embarras River Basin Agency Inc will be distributing federal surplus commodities on August 8th 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