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Southern Seven Health Dept. reports five recovered cases, including the case from Hardin County
4/28/20 – 2:00 PM – Coronavirus Disease Update Southern Seven Reports Five Recovered and No New Cases in Region Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) confirms five more individuals have recovered from COVID-19 in the Southern Seven region: One is from Hardin County. One is from Pulaski County. And the remaining three are from…
Read MoreWhat Hardin County students and parents need to know: Graduation, Prom, End of Year Schedule
A lists of all Hardin County graduates will be published in this week’s paper (4-30-20). Subscribe! $33 per year for 50 issues. Call 618-287-2361 or subscribe at www.hardincoindependent.com. High School and Jr. High Graduation reschedule dates being considered The Hardin County Jr. High School and High School Graduation ceremonies scheduled for May 7th and…
Read MoreObituary of Carolyn Ann (Williams) Carmickle
Carolyn Carmickle, age 66 of Golconda, IL passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born December 17, 1953 in Rosiclare, IL to Jewell J. and Dora E. (Myrick) Williams. Carolyn was a cook at Rosiclare Nursing Home, Patton’s Truck Stop in Gallatin County, IL, delivered meals for…
Read MoreHardin County Coronavirus Contact Tracing; How Southern Seven Finds and Isolates Cases
When a positive COVID-19 case occurs in Hardin County, the local health department is notified so that contact can be made with that individual. The Health Department consults with the COVID-19 positive individual to ensure that they are isolating properly. They must be isolated for a minimum of 7 days after symptoms began. The positive…
Read MoreObituary of Truman Wilbanks
Truman Wilbanks, son of Carlos and Ina Wilbanks, born February 25, 1921 in Crittenden County, Kentucky, departed this life on April 10, 2020 at the age of 99 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his son Kenneth Wilbanks and his daughter-in-law Bernice of Manteno, Illinois;his daughter Kathy Drew and his son-in-law Arthur of Mesa,…
Read MoreObituary of Philip G. Tucker
Philip G. Tucker (Phil) of Bradley, IL passed away March 27, 2020 at the Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. Philip was born in Rosiclare, IL, February 6, 1937 to Vevas and Eula Tucker of Karbers Ridge, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; his daughter, Yvonne (Russ) Loquist; two grandsons, Timothy and Daniel Loquist; one sister, Janetta Williams of Arlington,TX; and numerous nephews and nieces Deceased siblings are…
Read MoreSouthern Seven confirms first case of COVID-19 in Hardin County
4/20/20 – 2:00 PM – Coronavirus Disease Update Southern Seven Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Hardin County Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) confirms new cases of COVID-19 in the Southern Seven region, including the first case in Hardin County. The individual from Hardin County is a male in his 50’s. The other cases…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Announces Remote Learning Days Will Continue Through End of School Year
State Receives $569 Million to Support Schools, Administration Waives edTPA for Teacher Candidates and Amends Graduation Requirements for High School Seniors Chicago –Following careful consideration of the science and close consultation with public health leaders and experts in Illinois and across the nation, Governor JB Pritzker announced that in-person learning in schools will not…
Read MoreJeanette K. Vaughn
Jeanette K. Vaughn, 62, of Herod, IL died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home. Survivors include her children, Danny Vaughn of Herod, IL, Mike Vaughn of Southern Illinois, and Matt Vaughn of Bloomington, IL; brother, Richard Anderson of Peoria, IL; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Vaughn;…
Read MoreAdams and Bryan advanced to State in Academic Challenge competition
Johnny Bryan Summer Adams Catie Daymon, Summer Adams, and Johnny Bryan are three Hardin County High School students who competed in the Academic Challenge Sectional that was held at SIU Carbondale on March 11. Summer Adams who medaled 2nd in English, and Johnny Bryan who medaled 1st in Computers, advanced that day…
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