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Jasper County now has 23 positive coronavirus cases with 35 pending and 47 negative out of the 105 tested. This includes 2 deaths, 1 hospitalized, and 1 recovered Positive age groups include: 2 50s 2 60s 6 70s 6 80s 7 90s
We apologize for not including the Jasper County numbers for today. We have not seen them be posted on Facebook yet by the Health Department and are dependent upon this post to inform you, we do not receive the information any other way than the publicly posted bubble chart. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois
Myrna M. St. Clair age 70 Myrna M. St. Clair age 70 of Hidalgo passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Olney. As per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Cards of sympathy may be mailed to the St. Clair family at 10927 East 1650 th Avenue, Hidalgo,
Abby Stone, daughter of John and Michelle Stone, will be attending Maryville University where she will be on the Cross Country and Track teams. Aside from track and cross country, Abby has also participated in Basketball, Volleyball, Captain’s Club, Student Advisory, Beta Club, Student Council, Spanish Club, FCA, St. Thomas CYO What made
(EFFINGHAM, Illinois – April 20, 2020) The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF) recently announced it has distributed more than $5.5 million to nonprofit organizations across the state, marking the first grants since launching the fund. $250,000 of the first round funds went to 30 organizations in southeastern Illinois providing essential
Due to the unprecedented times, the Newton Public Library District has set up a Temporary Resident Card. Anyone who is a resident of the Newton Public Library District who does not have a library card may follow the link in the attachment or go to newtonpl.com for the instructions on
Our community, and more specifically Newton Care Center, has been impacted by this pandemic in a major way. To date, Newton Care Center has 18 confirmed COVID-19 Residents. –– We want to invite our entire community to gather together on Wednesday, April 22 at 7PM, to pray over these residents,
Rose Marie Tate, age 83 March 19, 1937 – April 18, 2020 Rose Marie Tate, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 PM – Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held. The Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois,
April 19, 2020 Skilled Nursing Facilities are home to many Residents who are vulnerable and at risk of contracting the Coronavirus and ultimately COVID-19. Despite taking all precautions prescribed by the CDC and the Illinois State Department of Health, it is inevitable Residents living in Skilled Nursing Facilities may come
We will be highlighting a few seniors each week. These will be in alphabetical order and presented on Sundays as part of our Sunday Seniors segment. Haze Andrew Swisher son of Norma Swisher and Jim Swisher Honey Sabroso Taneo daughter of Kevin Luthy and Delia Luthy DavaLynn Joe Tarr daughter of Matt