Virus: Closings, caution, concern

The COVID-19 tsunami reaction has reached Milam County. Even though no cases of what’s commonly, and incorrectly, referred to as “coronavirus” have been reported in the county, many pro-active efforts began during the week and there will undoubtedly be many more to follow.

City of Rockdale responds to COVID-19

The City of Rockdale has issued its response to the COVID-19 situation. City Secretary Terry Blanchard said the city will continue to provide all city services but encourages “all city business to be handled online or on the phone, where possible.

UNIQUE DAY OF WORSHIP

UNIQUE DAY OF WORSHIP—St. John’s United Methodist Church held their services last Sunday online. “We are responding to the COVID-19 virus by keeping everyone as safe as possible,” said Pastor John Seaton.

CHURCH NEWS

Peace Lutheran Lent Soup Supper events The Wednesday Lent Soup Suppers will run throughout Lent: March 20, 27, and April 1. Suppers will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a short service at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. First Presbyterian March events posted Mar. 24—Following Bible study at 9:30 a.m.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially onepound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

COVID-19 goal: ‘Flatten the curve’

If you’re confused just what the goal of all the isolations, crowd size limits and other precautions to fight the COVID-19 virus are all about, look at it this way. Lots of people are going to get the much-feared virus. But they don’t have to all get it at once.

CLOSINGS, POSTPONEMENTS, OTHER COVID-19 NEWS

Rockdale ISD prepares for extended closing With a decision on whether to close Rockdale ISD campuses longer than this week due to the COVOD-19 public health crisis, the district is preparing for the event of an extend closing. Supt. Dr.

Police searching for male subject

Rockdale police have identified, and are searching for, a male suspect in connection with a domestic incident. Police Chief Thomas Harris said officers responded to a report a male had “kicked a female out of a vehicle.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for March 10-16. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

PERKING UP

A ribbon cutting was held recently for the new Perk Up Coffee House (drive through), 1207 West Cameron (US 79).