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Harness Racing Saturday Jasper County Fair
A few notes about the drivers and races for Saturday: Randall Finn is 71 years old and the All time leading driver in Illinois. In 2014, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association celebrated the selection of Mr. Finn as he was entered into the Harness Hall of Fame with more than
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Simply Mary Jeep Run
There will be a Simply Mary Jeep Run on July 13th starting with registration at 11 am at Muddy Saloon. The cost is $10 per person with all proceeds going to the Simply Mary Scholarship Fund. All street legal vehicles are welcome. Simply Mary was started to honor Mary Elizabeth
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Ned LeDoux in Concert at the Jasper County Fair
Crawford and Power and Ned LeDoux performed at an after rodeo party at the Jasper County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 30th. This event, sponsored by Johnny and June’s, began shortly after the Whippoorwill Rodeo ended and offered lawn chair and standing areas for people to drink, socialize and enjoy the
Categories : Obituaries
Shirley Carlene Novak, age 79
Shirley Carlene Novak, age 79 August 26, 1939 – June 30, 2019 Shirley Carlene Novak, age 79, of Noble, Illinois, passed away 9:00 AM – Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Aperion Care in Olney, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
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Whippoorwill Rodeo at Jasper County Fair
Whippoorwill Rodeo Results – Newton , IL 6/29/19 Bareback Riding 1 st . Stetson Bierman, Newton, IL 83 pts Saddle Bronc Riding 1 st Keith Brauer, Bellville, IL Team Roping 1 st . Blaine Maxwell/Kolby Kreiger – 5.2 2 nd . Russ Manion/Terry Durbin – 5.7 3 rd . Dave
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Lil Monster Trucks at Jasper County Fair
The Lil Monster Trucks performed at the Jasper County Fair on Friday, June 28th. A large crowd watched as the young riders raced, free styled, jumped and even flipped their vehicles. This is the second year the Lil Monster Trucks performed at the fair.
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16 Hour Conceal Carry Class July 17
Ron Heltsley will host a 16 hour concealed carry class in July on Wednesday July 17- (5:30pm-9:30pm),Thursday July 18(5:30pm-9:30pm) and Saturday-July 20 (8:30am-4:30pm). This class will be held at the Latona Church Gymnasium. You must be at least 21 with a valid F.O.I.D. or have applied for one to attend. The
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Antique Tractor Show at the Jasper County Fairgrounds
The Antique Tractor Club held their annual Antique Tractor Show and games on the Friday afternoon of the Jasper County Fair. With the beautiful weather of the day, there were many tractors out for viewing.
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Officer Riddle Reads at Library
Officer Jim Riddle was the Mystery Reader for the Library Story Hour at the Newton Public Library on Thursday, June 27th. Each week the Newton Public Library has story time at 10:30 am during the summer through July 18, excluding the 4th of July when the library will be closed