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• MUD SLUG: Willow Slough in Newton County will host a Mud Slug event on May 15, with participants paddling in a kayak for 1 mile, bicycling for another 20 miles and taking a 10-mile trail run. They will encounter a variety of terrain from sand to mud on the trail. Start time is 9 a.m. To register and to retrieve maps and more information, go to www.newtoncountyparkboard.com.
⢠RUMMAGE SALE: Brushwood United Methodist Church will bold a rummage sale on Friday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go towards Brushwoodâs missions.
⢠SKIN SCREENING: Faith Lutheran Church of DeMotte at 1700 S. Halleck St. will be hosting Dr. Nicholas Retson as he performs skin cancer screening as a free service to the community on Saturday, April 24. The times are 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it is open to the public. For more information, call (219) 987-3730.
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RENSSELAER â Jasper County Highway Department officials say the countyâs frost law will go into effect Friday.
Beginning at 2 a.m. Feb. 26, no vehicles weighing more than 16,000 pounds (8 tons) in declared gross weight can operate on county roads and highways, with a few exceptions.
The law will stay in effect until further notice.
Vehicles operating on county roads and highways that weigh more than the allowed amount can face not more than $2,500 fine for a first offense; and no more than $7,500 for a second or subsequent violation.
Law enforcement may cite the operator or owner of the vehicle â or both â with a violation. They also have the authority to seize, hold or impound the overweight vehicle until the weight is reduced to comply with the law.
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(NEWTON) The Winter Jasper County Solid Waste Program is continuing. The County Highway Garage dumpsters, along Route 33 northeast of Newton, will be open tomorrow from 7:00 to 3:30. Next week’s rural dumpster will be at the Smallwood site Wednesday morning from 7:30 until 10:30 or 12:00 noon. There’s no yard waste, no tires, and no electronic items accepted. For more details, call the Jasper County Highway Department office weekdays at 618-783-2915 or email the office at jasperhwy@frontier.com.
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