Area News
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situational Update from Southern Seven Health Department’s Executive Director – April 17, 2020
To the Residents of the Southern 7 Counties, As of April 16, 2020, Southern Seven Health Department is reporting 15 positive COVID-19 cases in the Southern Seven region. Please be advised that Southern Seven Health Department Public Health and WIC clinics are open one day a week and Head Start remains closed until further notice.…
Read MoreMidwest Governors Announce Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy
Chicago — Today, Governors JB Pritzker (IL), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Mike DeWine (OH), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), Eric Holcomb (IN) and Andy Beshear (KY) announced that they will work in close coordination to reopen the economy in the Midwest region. The governors said, “We are doing everything we can to protect the…
Read MoreAnother 141,000 file initial unemployment claims, pushing 4-week total past 630,000 in Illinois; Since March 1, claims 5 times higher than first 6 weeks of Great Recession
Since March 1, claims 5 times higher than first 6 weeks of Great Recession By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — In the week ending April 11, another 141,049 Illinoisans filed initial unemployment claims, bringing the total number during the latest four weeks of the novel coronavirus pandemic to more than 634,000 in…
Read MoreNoel Q. Cowsert
Mr. Noel Q. Cowsert, 70, of Sebring, FL died Monday, April 13, 2020. Noel was born to Daniel Thomas and Meredith (Cornell) Cowsert in Rosiclare, IL on August 15, 1949. Noel served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Ozark-Mahoning since 1995. He was a member of VFW Post 9853. Noel was preceded in…
Read MoreObituary of Virgil Baldwin
Virgil Baldwin, 86, of Bloomington, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Heritage Health of Bloomington. Virgil was born on January 25, 1934 in Hardin County, the son of Virgil and Verna (Belford) Baldwin. He married Elva Alice “Tudi” Floyd on February 28, 1959, she preceded him July 15, 2011. Virgil served…
Read MoreWilliam D. Casper
William D. Casper, Sr. died Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home. He was born as William D. Clevenger on October 24,1946. Mr. Casper is survived by his daughters, Danielle M. Casper, of Baltimore, MD, Nicole (Eric) L. Hufham of Naples, FL; son, William D. Casper, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Laura of Dundalk, MD; grandchildren, Robert Crusse…
Read MoreObituary of Lori Renae Milligan
Lori Renae Milligan, 49 of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020. Lori was born October 3, 1970 to Jerry and Shirley Milligan. Lori was a graduate of Harrisburg High School Class of 1988. Lori owned and operated Tattletales, an in home day care for many years. She had a special love…
Read MoreObituary of Ada Marie Milligan
Ada Marie Milligan, a longtime resident of Harrisburg, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was surrounded by her family in the home that she loved and shared with her husband of 58 years. She was born August 23, 1943 to Norma Jean (Britain) and James T. Vaughn of Elizabethtown, IL She…
Read MoreKeep His spirit in your heart, but this Easter stay apart
Hardin County events… Flowering of the Cross – For over 20 years Rosiclare First Baptist has incorporated the Flowering of the Cross into its Easter service. Due to the mandated isolation, this year the cross will be on the steps of the church along with a basket of flowers for anyone who wants to stop…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vs. H1N1 – Understanding the Difference
Novel, meaning New, says it all when describing the current strain of Coronavirus. It means researchers and doctors are trying to understand this new disease, known as COVID-19, and how to treat it. For the rest of us, we have questions like, “What makes it different from H1N1 (Swine Flu) in terms of symptoms and…
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