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10/1/24

Notice: Jasper County Voters

Notice: Jasper County Voters Polling Places for Jasper County Voters on November 5, 2024 General Election will be at the following locations: Grandville (Yale Community Center) 103 Maple St., Yale 62481 Crooked Creek (Crooked Creek Township Building) 12070 E 1750th Ave Hidalgo, 62432 Grove (Grove Community Building (Old Grove School)) 5992 E 1800th Ave., Montrose

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10/1/24

Notice: Public Test Voting Equipment

The Public Test of the tabulating equipment to be used in the November 5th, 2024 General Election will be held on October 11th at 1:00 pm. The test will be held in the Treasurer’s Office Vault for storage of election equipment of the Jasper County Office Building in Newton. Amy Tarr, Jasper County Clerk

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9/30/24

New County Flag Design Contest

September 30, 2024 At the September 19, 2024 Jasper County Board Meeting the Jasper County Flag Commission was created.  The commission will select up to 5 degisns based on how they reflect the identity of Jasper County and will host an online public survey for the public to vote on their favorites or keep the

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9/24/24

Volunteers Needed for Lights in the Park and Display Set-Up

The City of Newton is asking for volunteers to help with the setup of this year’s Lights In The Park event.  Set up days will be Saturday, October 26, starting at 8:00 AM and Sunday, October 27, at 12:00 Noon.  Rain date and finishing set up dates will be Saturday, November 2, at 8:00 AM

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Jasper County Ambulance

9/23/24

County Seeking Applicants for Full-Time Ambulance Manager

September 23, 2024 The County of Jasper is seeking applicants for a full-time manager for the Jasper County Ambulance Service. Requirements: Must be a fully licensed paramedic in the State of Illinois. Institutional knowledge of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) mandates and guidelines in relation to EMS. Maintain Office Hours during regular business days.

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9/11/24

Public Meeting – ITEP Grant

The City of Newton Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant – Public Meeting September 17, 2024 5:45 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren St. Newton, IL 62448 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 ITEP Grant Application. Public comments of proposed project: Sidewalk removal and replacement on the South side of Illinois Rt. 33 from

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9/9/24

Jasper County Sheriff-August Arrest Report

Statements made herein are based upon probable cause. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.     On 08/02/2024 at approximately 18:38 HRS, Jeremy J Dunlap, 49, Oblong, was arrested on a Jasper County FTA Warrant-Criminal Trespass to property/person present, during a warrant service in Jasper County.   On 08/02/2024 at approximately 21:22 HRS,

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BostVisit

9/5/24

Congressman Mike Bost Visits Jasper County

September 4, 2024 Newton, Illinois – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) visited Jasper County to participate in a productive meeting with County Officials.  The meeting covered a lot of ground on issues impacting residents and the local economy. Representative Bost represents 34 counties in Southern Illinois including Jasper County that are a part of Illinois’

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9/3/24

Notice: Early Voting 2024 General Election

Notice for Early Voting 2024 General Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County. September 26 until November 4. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday – Friday, until

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