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Out of an abundance of caution, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has regretfully decided to suspend offering all public masses in their Chapel beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 until further notice. This decision is being made to best ensure the health and wellbeing of our community. Mass will be broadcast
Governor Pritzker has ordered all Illinois public and private schools closed starting Tuesday and returning on March 30th.
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
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
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
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
During Session Four of Jasper Together, attendees had the opportunity to sit at the goal that most interested them (however, they could choose more than one), and begin the process of finding ways to achieve the desired goal. Before beginning on the specific goals, each person in attendance was given
Attention friends and families…. At this time due to an abundance of caution, Newton Care Center is taking preventative measures because we care. We are limiting all non essential visitors to the facility. You may reach out to us for information at 618/783-2309. Help us stay healthy. Thank you!
Brenden Sherman presented a sensory board (Minds What Matter) to Mrs Niemerg’s class after working with the class for his Disability Awareness Merit Badge in 5th or 6th grade and enjoyed helping out. He decided he wanted to assist them in a way that would go beyond the current class,
The Jasper County Career Night and Job Fair is on Thursday! Check out this list of who will be there and plan to attend 6:30-8:00pm at the high school gym. Colleges: Lake Land College Lincoln Trail College Olney Central College Wabash Valley College Businesses: Alliance Tractor Sales Birkey’s Boilermakers Local