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Mary Katos was recently hired by the Jo Daviess County Health Department as a contact tracer. Katos focuses on calling those who test positive as well as the close contacts of that individual.
The art of contact tracing: JDC Health Department focuses attention on contact tracing during pandemic
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Health Department has been swamped with phone calls recently as COVID numbers spike across the region. A staff of four nurses and contact tracers are tasked with … more
Mark Lawrence, meat manager at Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly with one of the turkeys available for this Thanksgiving season. While some are buying smaller birds due to the pandemic, others are purchasing the usual size with plans for leftovers.
A very 2020 Thanksgiving: People prepare for a temporary change to their traditions
GALENA–Grocers, butchers, producers and consumers are all facing an unusual holiday season. Typically, the holiday season has people buying a customary turkey and sides. This year, due to … more
Alice Trebian at home in Hanover. She tested positive for COVID-19 in early October and then spent the next several weeks seriously ill as she experienced almost every symptom of the virus.
‘I literally thought I was going to die’: Hanover resident shares her story of survival after a terrifying experience with COVID-19
HANOVER–Alice Trebian thought the end was near. She’d never, ever been so sick. “I literally thought I was going to die,” said Trebian. Typically very private, Trebian … more
Don O’Rourke, center, with his parents, Thomas and Charlotte O’Rourke.
‘We just loved him’: Nieces, nephews adored their uncle, Don O’Rourke, a career Navy man who dealt with two bouts of COVID-19
GALENA–Tucked in a scrapbook is a newspaper clipping, a black and white photo, taken just after D-Day, of a fleet of LSTs all lined up along Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. On this clipping … more
Stockton hears from concerned parent about sports: Stockton School Board weighs decision on whether or not winter sports will happen
STOCKTON–At its Monday, Nov. 16 meeting, the Stockton School Board heard a plea from head girls basketball coach Tim Timpe, who also serves as the school’s insurance representative, about … more
River Ridge decides to wait on IHSA, ISBE
HANOVER–The River Ridge School Board decided at its Nov. 16 meeting to wait to move forward with basketball games for the 2020-2021 season as the status is in flux due to the coronavirus … more
ED chooses remote after breaks: District decides to go remote for older students for one week after Thanksgiving, winter breaks
EAST DUBUQUE–East Dubuque Superintendent TJ Potts recommended to the East Dubuque School Board, at its Nov. 18 meeting, that grades five-12 attend virtually during the weeks immediately … more
‘It was a long summer for kids’: Counselors, schools manage mental health among students during pandemic
GALENA–Jen Kaiser, counselor at Galena Primary School, has seen some anxiety among students and worry about the pandemic. “Students are really mindful of the pandemic and are aware of … more
COVID concerns for board of health JDC board of health shows alarm with increase in cases throughout county
GALENA–The struggles of COVID have increased in recent weeks as case counts near 100 per week. Sandra Schleicher, public health administrator, and Tracy Bauer, member of the board of health … more
Hartig enters agreement to administer COVID vaccine
DUBUQUE–In coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Hartig Drug Company will join others in offering Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized COVID-19 … more
The Covid-19 molecule
Nine months in, It’s not going away: We have reached a crisis point
GALENA–The leaders of the Jo Daviess County Health Department and Midwest Medical Center are calling for support during these trying times of the coronavirus pandemic as the community hits … more
Southwestern won’t allow fans: School district will review and reconsider plan at a future date
KIELER, Wis.–The Southwestern School Board met at Jamestown Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to discuss the district’s plans for limiting the number of attendees at upcoming sporting … more
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