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Mildred Wilson Finn, age 97 July 26, 1921 – July 10, 2019 Mildred Wilson Finn, age 97, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 PM – Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Monday, July 15, 2019, at Westlawn Memorial Park
Family Tree Ministry food distribution. Next month it’s Thursday, Aug 8 at 5:30pm. No income requirements, must be Jasper county resident, bring proof if never been before. Bring bags, boxes or baskets to put your items in. Call 783-3744 if you have questions.
The American Legion Jasper Post 20 will be having a drive through on Friday, June 12 from 10:30 to 1:00 with smoked pulled pork sandwiches ($3.00) and pulled pork nachos ($3.00). Soda and water will also be available. For large orders to be delivered can call ahead at 783-2622 (Legion)
Newton Elite FitKids Camp will be held from July 29 through August 2nd (Monday through Friday) from 2:#0 pm to 4:00 pm. There are 16 spots available and is designed for kids ages 9-13. 1:8 Coach/Athlete Ratio Focusing on Fitness, Coordination and Teamwork. Daily Schedule: 2:30 – 2:45 intro/warm-up 2:45
St. Thomas 8th Annual Duck Race will be held on Sunday, August 11 at 10:30 am at the Newton Aquatic Center. Free swimming will follow for anyone who had a duck in the race. Ducks may be purchased for $5 each at St. Thomas School, St. Thomas Church, Peoples State
The First National Bank of Dieterich is offering the opportunity to all children to start up their own business and show case it at the Dieterich, Newton or Red Bud location for three days with their very own KidPRENEUR pop up shop. Call or stop by one of these branches
Newton Community High School wishes to thank all football season ticket holders for their past support of the Eagles. Last year’s reserved football seat ticket holders will have a chance to retain their reserved seats. Past ticket holders may start calling the Newton Community High School Office on Monday, July
Attention All VFW members: Your presence is strong encouraged at a meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 6pm at the Newton VFW Post #7537. At this meeting, we will be discussing some items for the upcoming year and making decisions on these items. Thank you
First Grader Awards: Kamden Klier (QB Challenge, Pass, and Eagle Camp Award), Maddox Pittman (QB Challenge and Offensive Line Challenge), Chase Shepard (Wide Receiver Challenge), Emery Frichtl (Kick). (Not pictured: Easton Geier (Running Back Challenge and Punt) 2nd Grade Awards Aaden Henkel (QB Challenge, Punt, Eagle Camp Award), Maverik Horner
June Ann Conrad, age 86 June 1, 1933 – July 09, 2019 June Ann Conrad, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away 11:44 PM – Tuesday, July 09, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the