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The 17th Annual Nick’s Race will be held on June 22 at Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area at the White Oak picnic section. The race not only honors Nick Volk remembering his life, it also raises awareness for Organ Donation. The run is held on the Newton Community
June 17 Pork Chop Fried Cabbage Apricots Bread and Butter June 18 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Carrots Peaches Biscuit [read more] June 19 Chicken Stir Fry with Brown Rice Lima Beans Pineapple Dinner Roll June 20 Beef Manhattan (served on bread) With mashed potatoes and gravy Brownie (Delivery) Ice
108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A Newton, Illinois 62448 www.cityofnewtonil.com Phone (618) 783-8451 NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, June 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCEledbyAldermanMarleneHarris 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk
The second annual Celebrity Bartender raised over $9,000 for Lincoln’s Place on June 14th at the Abraw Eagles Club and the Westside Lounge. Throughout the night local celebrities served drinks at the two establishments as they battled to raise the most money. The winning duo was Susan Lindley and Lanette
The Embarras River Tourism Council sponsored a music program for the Birthday Celebration of Burl Ives. A special program was held about Burl Ives and his life by Peoria native Barry Cloyd along with local performer Ol’Ry. The event was held at Peterson Park and the performers sang and spoke
I would like to personally thank those individuals who are currently working on behalf of Jasper County Boys and Girls Park. The weather this spring presented many scheduling challenges, and I was able to easily and frequently communicate with the ballpark staff regarding changing game days and times. Additionally, I
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with area businesses held a Sweet Summertime Stroll offering businesses the chance to showcase their goods and services while offering a sweet treat for those who attended. With warm summer weather, people had the opportunity to meander throughout the square in Newton
Betty L. Hannaman, age 81 January 26, 1938 – June 14, 2019 Betty L. Hannaman, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 PM – Friday, June 14, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM – Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at
Ste. Marie Senior Citizens who are over age 60 and have limited or no regular transportation, for whatever reason, may be eligible for meal delivery service through the Jasper County Senior Citizens Center. Many times seniors are unable to leave home due to illness, injury, recent surgery, or other issues
Court News June 2019 FELONIES 6/3 19-CF-58 – Raymond A. Jordan – Possession of a Substance Containing Methamphetamine 19-CF-59 – Heather D. Waldrop – Burglary, Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicle 19-CF-60 – Judy J. Houser – Possession of a Substance Containing Methamphetamine 6/4 19-CF-61 – Austin W. York – Possession