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Stewart sentenced to 90 years in DOC
Charles W. Stewart, of Metropolis, was sentenced Monday to 90 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for home invasion and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault. Stewart was f...
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The Planet seeks nominations for Lois Lane Award
It has become tradition every year at the opening ceremonies of the celebration for the Metropolis Planet to recognize one outstanding woman for her contributions to the community. That is why the ...
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Thirteen students from Massac County High School and one student from Joppa High School received scholarships at the 27th annual Massac County Academic Awards Ceremony at Massac County High School.  Dr. Steven Miller, Kiwanis president and scholarship presenter, is pictured with scholarship recipients: from left, front row: Katie Kennedy, Elaney Sommer, Dylan Hoyer and Charles Harner.  Second row:  Reece Ellerbusch, Stephanie Schroeder, Anna Holland, Shelby Beggs, Clarissa Johnson and Madison Stephens.  Back row:  Evan Schaumburg, Autumn Laird, Kristina Henley and Krista Windhorst.  Other recognized students can be found on pages 4-5B.
— Planet photo by Linda Kennedy
Fourteen scholarships awarded at ceremony
Awards and scholarships were tangible congratulations for hard work during the school year at the 27th annual Massac County Academic Awards Ceremony. Students, parents, faculty and staff from Massa...
May 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday
The 61st annual National Day of Prayer will be observed Thursday in Massac County. Individuals will gather from 12:20-12:40 p.m. on the courthouse lawn in Metropolis, at Brookport City Hall and at ...
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Former teacher accused of abuse
Massac Unit One School District faces litigation in U.S. District Court in Benton following a lawsuit filed on March 27 by a woman who alleges a former Unit One teacher molested her when she was a ...
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Betty Rogers, left, employee at Metropolis City Clerk's office,receives her many prizes for being drawn as the winner of the Metropolis Planet's Administrative Professionals Prize Package.  Making the presentation is Planet General Manager Areia Hathcock, center and Terra Temple, reporter and advertising representative. - Planet photo by Michele Longworth
Administrative Professionnal winner: Betty Rogers!
Each year it has become tradition at the Metropolis Planet to draw a winner for the Planet's Administrative Professionals prize package. This year's winner is Betty Rogers, administrative professio...
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NRC schedules meeting
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled a public meeting in Metropolis on Thursday, May 3 to discuss its latest evaluation of safety performance at the Honeywell Specialty Chemicals p...
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Ingram announces plans to acquire U.S. United Barge Line, LLC
Ingram Barge Company announced on April 19 it reached an agreement to acquire U.S. United Barge Line LLC (UBL), a barge transportation company headquartered in Tampa, Fla., with a major operating o...
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These Metropolis Elementary School students who raised at least $40 in the Jump Rope for Heart event, held March 16, wear their T-shirts and form the shape of a heart for their group picture on April 20.  This year's event raised $11,030.
— Planet photo by Michele Longworth
Students learn lessons about giving back, helping others
A heart is a symbol many people associate with love. How fitting is was when Metropolis Elementary School (MES) students formed the shape of a large heart on April 20 to symbolize not only the sc...
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For 3-year-old Silas, hero is just a mom away
For 3-year-old Silas Pegram, attending the White House Easter egg roll, visiting the White House and seeing the president and his family was a cool, but nothing compared to seeing the Power Ranger....
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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