What's up Newton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- County Board Meeting
- Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - Board of Education Office at Jasper Co Jr High
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.
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Monday July 20
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Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - Board of Education Office
Jasper Co Jr High
Newton, IL 62448
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday July 16
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3D Print Lab →
Olney Public Library, 400 W Main St, Olney
5:00 pm
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Madagascar Jr. →
Effingham Public Library, 200 N 3rd St, Effingham
7:00 pm
Friday July 17
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Olney Chamber of Commerce Outing — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
11:00 am
Monday July 20
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Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - Board of Education Office
Ste Marie Elem School
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
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Board of Education Regular Meeting
TEUTOPOLIS CUSD 50
Unit Office
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
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In-Person Registration @ THS Library
TEUTOPOLIS CUSD 50
THS Library
8:00 am
Wednesday July 22
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RGC League Night — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
5:15 pm
Sunday July 26
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Critter Classic Event — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
1:00 pm
Thursday July 30
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Mixed Stag Scramble — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
5:30 pm
Friday July 31
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Central Illinois Conservation Dinner →
Teutopolis Banquet Hall (Knights of Columbus), 210 Pearl St, Teutopolis
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Olney. Apply here.
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Ruler Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Olney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Olney
- Richland County Extension Office offering free Pressure Canner Testing ahead of Canning Season (wvlnam.com)
- Countdown to the Crown: Three 2026 Miss Richland County Fair Queen Contestants visit WSEI (wvlnam.com)
- Ray Gene Van Matre (89) of Parkersburg - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
Effingham
- Altamont School Board Awards Bid for Grade School Addition - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
- County Board Administrative Committee Discusses Opioid Funding - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
- Altamont Council Approves Estimated Appropriation Ordinance - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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