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County hears tax bills to be mailed next week
Massac County commissioners heard at Tuesday morning's meeting that property owners will soon be receiving tax bills, as County Treasurer Floyd Sullivan explained to the board his office had receiv...
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Public is urged to support EEI
A letter writing campaign is underway for EEI
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Attendees of the 2011 Labor Day Celebration enjoy the sounds of Bawn in the Mash. Following a 7-1 decision by the Metropolis City Council, funding for the 2012 Labor Day Celebration at Fort Massac State Park has been cancelled due to decreasing event attendance. The annual Labor Day Parade is still scheduled for Sept. 3. — Planet photo by Michele Longworth
Funding of events dominates council meeting
The annual Labor Day Celebration in September; the Super Bike Trek, the Rotary Car Show and the Superman Road Race all in June; Blues & Ques; and the American Legion Baseball Tournament — they are ...
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Salary increase approved
Massac County commissioners approved a motion during Tuesday morning's meeting increasing the salary of Massac County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Hamm. The motion came following a 30-minute clos...
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Honeywell announces layoffs, shut down
On July 19, Honeywell made it official by formally announcing to its employees the company will keep the Metropolis Works plant shut down while upgrades are made. "Honeywell has provided notice to ...
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On June 4, children residing in public housing were able to take advantage of some new shoes. Those present are back row, from left Stephen Miller, Doris Vogt, Linda Vogt and Sandra Davis. The children pictured, not in order are Devin Roach, LaMya Roach, Terrel Roach, Charlee Swader and Zuri Turner. The sponsors for this program were Doris Vogt with her grant from Southern Seven Health Department, The Metropolis Kiwanis Club, Joppa Baptist Church and Dr. Richard Trampe. — Photo submitted
Idea for giveaway leads to Shoes for Kids
In January, Sandra Davis had the idea to have new tennis shoes donated for the kids living in public housing, which would help them get outside and be more active. She researched tennis shoe drives...
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Family needs community’s support for July 28 Hydrocephalus Walk
Family and friends of Harrison Burnham, the 16-month-old son of Jonathon and Hailey Burnham of Metropolis, are joining forces to form Team Harrison and will attend the inaugural Hydrocephalus Walk ...
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Grab a spoon: St. John Ice Cream Social is July 26
Organizers are making final plans for this year's St. John Lutheran Church, which will be held Thursday, July 26 on the church grounds at 5187 Old Marion Rd. in Metropolis. Serving time is planned...
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Unit One OK's meal price increases
initiate a drug testing policy for Massac Unit One School District for the next school year, the policy was not ready in time for the board's regular meeting held Monday, June 25. Unit One Superin...
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Honeywell and NRC will meet Wednesday
According to Honeywell Spokesman Peter Dalpe, Honeywell Metropolis Works Plant Manager Larry Smith sent a letter to employees July 9 updating employees about Wednesday's meeting with the Nuclear Re...
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