The Courthouse lighting committee draws a name from the coupons submitted to them from the Newton News and Jasper County Advertiser, with a chance to flip the courthouse lights on at the lighting ceremony with a donation of $5 or more. Randy and Diane Wagner were this year’s pick to switch the lights on.
June 30, 2025
Brightening the night
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Left, Randy Wagner's name was drawn from the entries submitted for the opportunity to switch on the courthouse Christmas lights. Steve Knight, right, represents the Christmas lighting committee.