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Glass’ resignation accepted
The first order of business at the April 22 Massac Unit One School board meeting was seating the new board. Returning to the board for another term were incumbents Linda Grace and Donnie Koch. Ne...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Recently-elected city council members sworn in
Prior to the beginning of the Metropolis City Council meeting Monday, newly elected officials were sworn in by Massac County Clerk John Taylor. Kim Brown, Bill Carrell, David McManus, Jerry Mizell...
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From left, Gregory Moffett, Tracy Scoggins and Laurie Mitchell Roberts, all set to appear at this year's Superman Celebration
Scoggins, Roberts, Moffett to appear
First round of Superman Celebration celebrities are being announced!
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On April 10, two $2500 checks are awarded. From left: Marvin Reipe, Mike Childers, Massac County Fire Chief, Lowell Loverkamp, Massac County Fire District treasurer and Patrick Conyes, Monsanto district sales manager. Childers said the money being received will go toward the purchase of new fire hose.
Riepe wins $5000 for two Massac County agencies
Press Release Marvin Riepe, of O Fallon, has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win ...
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Unit One alleged sexual abuse case moving forward slowly
Over one year ago litigation was filed in U.S. District Court in Benton on March 27 against William Hatfield, Donald Smith, Reuben Bremer and Darryl Bentson, the Unit One teacher accused of sexuall...
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Rebuilding Together workday is Saturday
Staff Report Five homes in Massac County will receive work from several volunteers from the community on Saturday during the 17th annual Rebuilding Together workday. Volunteer teams from area bu...
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Honeywell re-start on schedule, NRC to hold public meeting
The NRC has set up a toll-free telephone bridge line for members of the public who are unable to attend the public meeting in person - the conference line is 888-323-8904. The pass code is: 60232#.
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This photo shows all who participated in the Guinness record-breaking moment in 2008 when the City of Metropolis had the largest number of people dressed as Superman. The record has been broken twice since that time and this year it's time to bring the world record back to Metropolis, Illinois, THE home of SUPERMAN!
Super fans needed to help break Guiness Book record
Press Release With Superman standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way, organizers of this year’s Superman Celebration will attempt to bring the Guinness World Record for The Largest Gather...
Apr 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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County prepares to adopt Burn Ban, Liquor Ordinances
By Michele Longworth Planet Reporter reporter@metropolisplanet.com Massac County commissioners got their first look at a new liquor control ordinance at Tuesday morning’s weekly meeting. Patric...
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Shown here, a scene of the undead congregation from Revelation Trail, set to premiere at Maiden Alley Cinema April 12-14. — Photo submitted
Revelation Trail set to premiere April 12-14
Coming up April 12-14, people will get a chance view another movie, Revelation Trail, which was filmed in parts of western Kentucky and southern Illinois, when it premiers at Maiden Alley Cinema in...
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