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7/17/25

City of Newton Road Program July 22, 2025

The City of Newton’s Street Department will be doing their 2025 Street Maintenance Program on July 22, 2025, with rain date of July 23, 2025.   Please do not leave vehicles parked in these areas to be chipped and tarred. The vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. The Street Department asks that grass clipping

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7/9/25

Jasper County Sheriff-June Arrest Report

Statements made herein are based upon probable cause. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.     On 06/01/2025 at approximately 00:59 HRS, Brianne R Fehrenbacher, 28, Wheeler, was arrested for DUI, during a traffic stop in the area of N 1100th Ave Newton, Jasper County.   On 06/04/2025 at approximately 19:32 HRS, Heather

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7/7/25

Watch County & City Meetings Live or Recorded

The Jasper County Board & Newton City Council are now offering live streaming (via Zoom) of meetings.  This allows the public real-time access to the proceedings, where citizens can directly witness how decisions are being made on their behalf and allows for greater transparency, accessibility, and community engagement. You may attend Jasper County Board Meetings

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6/12/25

County Seeking Animal Control Officer

June 12, 2025 Applications Due Friday, June 20, 2025, 4:00 p.m. The County of Jasper is seeking an Animal Control Officer.  Please note this is a contracted position. Duties: Responsible for enforcing County and City ordinances pertaining to dogs. Impounding Dogs found to be in violation of any County or City ordinance. Caring for Impounded

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6/10/25

Jasper County Sheriff – May Arrest Report

Statements made herein are based upon probable cause. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.     On 05/02/2025 at approximately 13:38 HRS,  James T Williams, 33, Noble, was arrested on a Jasper County FTA Warrant, during warrant service in Jasper County.   On 05/03/2025 at approximately 22:49 HRS, Macy R Funneman, 23, Wheeler,

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6/4/25

Mobile DMV – Jasper County Senior Center – June 11, 2025

Secretary of State Mobile DMV to Appear at the Jasper County Senior Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 904 W Jourdan Street Newton, IL 62448 Questions?? Please contact: Michelle Schafer @ 618-783-3660 michelles@erbainc.org The Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Jasper County Senior Center

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5/29/25

Electric Meter Charge (EMC) Added to City Utility Bills

The City of Newton partnered with Utility Financial Solutions, LLC to conduct an electric cost of service study and the council voted to adjust rates and implement a monthly meter charge. You will notice a new line item, EMC, on your utility bill. EMC stands for Electric Meter Charge. The meter charge reflects the cost

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5/8/25

City Wide Cleanup May 30 & 31

Newton’s City-Wide Cleanup is scheduled for May 30 & 31. Friday, May 30th from 7:00am-4:00pm Saturday, May 31st from 7:00am-3:00pm Now is the time to start cleaning up around your property! Republic Services will be including a BULK item service for ACTIVE residential Republic Services customers only on Friday May 30th only, picking up items

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5/6/25

Mobile DMV – Jasper County Senior Center – May 14, 2025

Secretary of State Mobile DMV to Appear at the Jasper County Senior Center Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 904 W Jourdan Street Newton, IL 62448 Questions?? Please contact: Michelle Schafer @ 618-783-3660 michelles@erbainc.org The Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Jasper County Senior Center

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