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All Illinois Schools Closed Until March 30
Governor Pritzker has ordered all Illinois public and private schools closed starting Tuesday and returning on March 30th.
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St Thomas School Closed Week of March 16 Per Dioceses
We have added the letter from Principal Jill Bierman. Good afternoon. I have the unpleasant job of informing all of you that we are closing for all of next week. This has been ordered by the Diocese of Springfield and Governor Pritzker has closed public schools starting Tuesday. The staff will
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State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread
Chicago — Following CDC guidance and recommendations by local public health experts, the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago are issuing new guidance to residents to prevent further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). These new precautionary measures were developed with large events and gatherings in mind, and will promote social
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Announcement from ERBA Senior Center
Effective immediately, all ERBA Senior Center congregate sites will be closed to the public. We will still be providing home delivered meals, as well as carry out meals. If you would like to pick up a meal, please call and let you Senior Center. Crawford Senior Center 618-544-8811 Jasper Senior
Categories : Obituaries
Lora C. Short, Age 79
Lora C. Short, age 79 March 18, 1940 – March 10, 2020 Lora C. Short, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 PM – Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at her home where she resided for 60 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM
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Burney Sisters to Perform at Newton Public Library
Poss Music Works, NFP, is excited to announce their 2020 Spring Artists in Residence, The Burney Sisters, who will be staying and performing in the Effingham area from Mar. 22-29, 2020. The Burney Sisters are Olivia (14) and Emma (12) from Columbia, MO. PMW Executive Director Bill Passalacqua heard them
Categories : Sports
JCJH Volleyball Regionals
JCJH volleyball photos presented by Melissa Stanley. The7th grade Lady Eagles advanced to the regional championship where their their season ended. The 8th grade team will be competing in the regional championship.
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Elwin Lee Knifley, Sr, age 59
Elwin Lee Knifley, Sr, age 59 November 30, 1960 – March 3, 2020 Elwin Lee Knifley, Sr, age 59, formerly of Lerna, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Tennessee. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary can
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Lora Short, age 79
Lora Short, age 79 March 18, 1940 – March 10, 2020 Lora Short, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 PM – Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed
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NCHS Bass Team at Newton Lake
“From NCHS Bass Team facebook page. Today was our first high school tournament for the 2020 season at Newton Lake. Congratulations to Jacob Kaufmann for his 1st place finish with a total weight of 9.59lbs. Jacob Kaufmann – 9.59lbs Lane Bradley – 7.30lbs Noah Frohning – 4.53lbs Jackson Martin –