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Michael Edward Clark, age 65 February 27, 1954 – July 28, 2019 Michael Edward Clark, age 65, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away 10:28 PM – Sunday, July 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Hunt City Congregational Christian Church in Hunt City, Illinois, with Phil Boyd officiating.
Marion Edward Layman, age 76 October 25, 1942 – July 28, 2019 Marion Edward Layman, 76, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away July 28, 2019, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Together with his wife, Sandra Lou (Grove) Layman, he resided at their family grain farm in rural Hidalgo,
Week 34 jackpot $182,150 Tickets will be available at Marathon, MVP and The Gas Station today and will be available at Newton Animal Health Center on Monday morning. Drawing is next SUNDAY 6:30 pm at MVP Happy Holler.
The 2019 Marching Eagle Band Performance and Practice Schedule August 23 – Media Night September 6 – Home Football Game September 14 – Fall Festival Parade September 20 – Football Game September 21 – Tiger Ambush Classic at Edwardsville September 28 – Newton Band Classic/Robinson Marching Maroon Festival October
Sarah Weiler rounded out the summer reading program for 2019 at the Newton Library. Over the summer, the Newton Public Library has had several community members attend Story Time and read books to the children in attendance.
Since there are several new administrators this year in Jasper County Schools, we thought we would take the time to introduce both the veteran administrators and the new ones. Today, we start with our high school and jr high principal Beth Probst. Beth was born and raised in Jasper County.
Demolition has begun on the 4H section of the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The demolition prepare the way for the new 4H barns and show ring to be built. While a large majority of the money needed has been raised to pay for the new building, donations are still being accepted.
5th ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF OBLONG FREE! That got your attention didn’t it! For the past 5 summers, Belle Kemp, 2018 Oblong High School graduate and member of the First Christian Church of Oblong, has raised funds for and hosted an annual School Supplies Giveaway
The Newton VFW has changed their hours of operation and will be open from 12pm to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and from 12pm to 12 am Friday and Saturday.
Bruce D. Knicley; age 84, loving father of Andrea (Chris) Washington, cherished grandfather of Lauren and Joel Washington, dear brother of James (Mary) Knicley, fond uncle of Mike (Jane) Knicley, Butch (Tammy) Knicley and Ellie (Jason) Wilson. Visitation Monday July 29, 2019 from 4-8 PM at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430