Ste. Marie Blood Drive

American Red Cross and St. Mary’s parish in Ste. Marie held a blood drive on Sunday, June 14th. There were 30 productive units collected. Those that registered were: Marjorie Thompson, Daniel Schalasky, Rose Gangloff, Eugene Ochs, Lora Kocher, Kiley Borgic, Cindy Volk, Patti Ochs, Ron Ochs, Janet Vahling, Ervan Volk,

Phillip Royce Kibler age 68

Phillip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois.   Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins limited reopening of Prairie Heart Institute Entrance for Outpatients and Visitors

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins limited reopening of Prairie Heart Institute Entrance for Outpatients and Visitors   (EFFINGHAM, IL) – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital began a limited re-opening of the Prairie Heart Institute entrance to the hospital to allow outpatients and visitors access to the facility without having

Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG)

Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500

MUSIC CONCERT ON THE SQUARE

The Embarrass River Brass Sextet is going to present their first concert Saturday night June 27 at 6:00 pm. on the courthouse lawn. they will be playing songs you know. Members are Logan Andrews- Trumpet, Lori Dion- Trumpet, Tom Matson- Trombone, Emily Dion- Trombone, Isaac Street- French Horn, Raymond Reynolds-

Emergency Food and Shelter Funds Received by ERBA

NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  JASPER COUNTY has been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program depending on funding availability.  Jasper County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications through COVID-19 Relief Fund

(EFFINGHAM, Illinois – June 15, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from organizations providing services to senior citizens, children, victims of domestic violence, or individuals needing mental health services. Applicants must demonstrate a need for funding due to the pandemic or the impact of following public