Stories from Sunday, March 15, 2020

For five decades, Jeanetta Robinson showed her dedication to area veterans through the meals she prepared for patients at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Robinson started in the early 1970s with food prep. By the time she retired in February, she was charged with helping ensure quality standards were met and dietary restrictions were followed for those the VA serves...

As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus and support public health efforts, Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District has postponed all programming and outreach activities starting March 15 through April 5, 2020. At this time the library will remain open during regular hours. “Stay tuned as we will post programs on our social media pages for patrons to participate from home,” library officials said Sunday. Library hours: Sunday, 1-5 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 7 pm Friday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm For more information, contact Sue Szostak at 573-686-8639.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are already felt in Southeast Missouri without any confirmed cases.

While no cases of Coronavirus or COVID-19 are confirmed for Southeast Missouri, Butler County schools are taking precautions against the spread.

As you are most likely aware, the world is reeling from a new disease. As the virus reaches closer to us, the best thing we can do is pull together as a community and protect ourselves by following the recommended precautions, and checking on our families, friends and neighbors.

This week’s biggest topic of conversation was the COVID-19 virus, also known as the Corona Virus.