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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
Jasper County Updates: 203 tested 139 negative 44 positive 20 pending 5 deaths 11 recovered 0 hospitalized 2 – 20s 2 – 30s 3 – 40s 4 – 50s 2 – 60s 6 – 70s 12 – 80s 13 – 90s SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Anissa Massey, daughter of Marcus Massey and Debra Dorn Massey, will be attending Eastern Illinois University and will be an honors student. Her major is music education with instrumental focus with her main instrument being the trumpet. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of
Stella Florence Donaldson, age 80 September 30, 1939 – April 29, 2020 Stella Florence Donaldson, age, 80, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 AM – Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Dieterich
McKendra Barthleme received a P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund. Chapter FN of Newton sponsored McKendra. She will graduate in the fall of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana State University. McKendra is the daughter of Chad and Melinda Barthleme of Newton. Need $$$ for your education?