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The Jasper County Talent Show was held Tuesday night at the Fairgrounds. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Steve Hardwick. There were five acts in the Junior Division and two in the Senior Division. Starting off the Junior Division was Brinlyn Beam. She is 10 years old and
The Newton Public Library summer program entertainer for the week was Mad Science performing science experiments and entertaining the children with his fun and interactive performance. Over 80 kids along with many adults attended the Tuesday reading program. The Mad Scientist used various items, most of which were everyday items,
St. Thomas is looking for a qualified individual to teach core subjects in a 5th grade classroom. Practicing Catholics preferred. All interested individuals should submit resume, application (found at www.stthomassaints.com and on their Facebook page), copy of license(s), letters of references and transcripts to: St. Thomas School Attn: Mrs. Jill
4H Members Participating in the Auction: We will be on site the Thursday evening during and for a short while after the auction to take the information for any thank you notices you would like to put on our website. These will be free of charge and you will receive
Jasper County 904 W Jourdan Newton, IL 62448 618-783-3660 Monday July 1 Porkburger on Bun Potato Wedges Mixed Vegetables Baked Beans Chocolate Chip Cookies Tuesday July 2 Chicken Parmesan Seasoned Potatoes Tossed Salad Banana Pudding Bread and Butter Wednesday, July 3 Cheeseburger on Bun French Fries Deviled Eggs Green Beans
On July 1st the sales tax in Jasper County will increase by one percent as the one percent school tax takes effect after being voted in during the November 2018 election. Businesses will need to begin collecting this tax in addition to the sales tax already being collected. Superintendent Andrew
Free Ice Cream for Kids The Jasper County Farm Bureau Ag Night will be held on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm. To participate in the 4-H livestock exhibit tour meet at the Farm Bureau Ice Cream stand. You will get to go on a fairground tour to learn about
The 149th Annual Jasper County Fair Queen Contest was held on Monday, June 24th to kick off the fair. Crowned the 2019 Miss Jasper County Fair Queen is Miss Michaela Baker. Michaela was also named People’s Choice. Miss Paige Klingler is first runner up. Sadie Brewer won Miss Congeniality. The
Champion Mother and Kid – Chloe Jansen Reserve Champion Mother and Kid – Jenna Goebel Champion Meat Doe Kid – Maddox Horner Reserve Champion Meat Doe Kid – Samantha Goebel Champion Meat Doe – Cassidy Goebel Reserve Champion Meat Doe – Chloe Jansen Champion Market Goat – Maddox Horner Reserve
OBLONG, IL—The Oblong Children’s Christian Home will soon embark on its largest fundraiser of the year. Sportsman’s Day, an outdoor event for hunters and outdoor sports buffs, will be held at Sam Parr State Park in Jasper County on Saturday, July 13. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at the White