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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...
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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.
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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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County reviews revenue
Revenue was the main topic of conversation between Massac County Commissioners and representatives from various county offices last Wednesday afternoon. The purpose of the called meeting according...
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Ptacek resigns, Biggerstaff is named interim superintendent
At the Monday, March 25 Joppa-Maple Grove school board meeting, after returning to open session, the board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Steve Ptacek, who will be leaving the district ...
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Brookport man wanted by Sheriff’s department
Press release On Sunday, the Massac County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint from an area resident about drug activity in the 100 block of East Third St. in Brookport. Investigators conduc...
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