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The Jasper County Board of Education and Superintendent would like to inform the Jasper County Residents about the following information. Due to the financial uncertainty in Illinois and the anticipation of less funding for our school district in the coming years, as a fall out from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The
(EFFINGHAM, Illinois – May 1, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation and Lumpkin Family Foundation are responding to meet the needs of area nonprofit organizations by hosting a #GivingTuesdayNow campaign on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The Community Foundation has created online fundraising pages for area organizations and Lumpkin Family Foundation is offering
Delbert Delaine Mundt, age 91 August 28, 1928 – April 30, 2020 Delbert Delaine Mundt, age 91, of Dieterich, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 30 th , 2020 at 1:34 pm at home, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be conducted at the Dieterich
Jasper County Updates: 230 tested 155 negative 46 positive 29 pending 5 deaths 18 recovered 0 hospitalized 4– 20s 2 – 30s 3 – 40s 4 – 50s 2 – 60s 6 – 70s 12 – 80s 13 – 90s SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
From the Newton Care Center May 1, 2020 To Family Members and Friends: We are starting your weekend off with exciting news … Newton Care Center now has 13 Residents who have recovered from COVID! As of today, we have had 31 positive Residents, 13 recovered Residents and grieved 5
In light of the new executive order issued by the governor beginning today, we wanted to make clear some of the changes that will be taking effect in Jasper County. Certain retail businesses that had been previously closed are now able to be open in a limited capacity, in order to fulfill online
The Jasper County Animal Control Officer, Ray Watkins, has resigned effective June 1,2020. We understand this is a sensitive subject with many, however, negative comments against Mr. Watkins will not be approved for public view.
Sam Parr State Park is open with some restrictions as of 8 am Friday, May 1. Not allowed: Camping Playground equipment usage Large group congregation Allowed: Fishing, trail walking, running, and other small group activities are allowed as long as they follow the guidelines set by the State of Illinois
OBLONG, IL—COVID-19 and social distancing regulations forced changes to the original plan, but the annual Race for the Kids will still be offered this spring as a fundraiser for the Oblong Children’s Christian Home. The event, which has always provided participants the choice of 5K or duathlon, will now be conducted virtually. Registered participants may choose to
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