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Public can give input on new zoning ordinance
The year was 1964. Then-president Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. The Beatles arrived in New York City. Underdog Cassius Clay defeated champion Sonny Liston in a technical knockout to w...
Dec 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Holt now offering recycling
By Terra Temple Planet Reporter Metropolis residents can once again recycle certain items instead of sending them to the landfill. Mayor Billy McDaniel announced during Monday’s Metropolis City Cou...
Dec 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Contract awarded for CSS Project
Things were put in motion at Monday's Metropolis City Council meeting to begin work on the Combined Sewer Separation Project as the council adopted a motion to accept the low bid for the first part...
Dec 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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County hears Rushing formally declines appointment
Before even taking the office as Massac County Treasurer, Randall Rushing, who was appointed Nov. 27 by former chairman Billy Hillebrand, officially declined his appointment. At Tuesday morning's c...
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Investigations stand at square one in animal abuse cases
n and Quinton Hillebrand took an animal abuse investigation class in Edwardsville this summer, neither thought they’d have to use it. But three back-to-back cases in October drastically changed tha...
Dec 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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PPA reduction could boost city’s economy
Starting Monday, Metropolis residents and business owners will notice a change in their electric bills. At the Nov. 26, Metropolis City Council meeting, the council unanimously adopted an ordinance...
Dec 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Seating was the unexpected next step in the renovations of the Massac Theatre. Owner Larry Ward, left, with assistance from Joshua Dycus, center, and Taylon Gower moved the seats into the building in mid-November. Dating to the theater’s late 1930s’ beginnings, the seats were last used in a Presbyterian church. — Planet photo by Terra Temple
Massac Theatre gains unexpected seating
When it came to the next step of renovating the Massac Theatre, seating was the last thing Larry Ward expected to do. But when opportunity knocked, Ward took advantage. Ward, the manager of Adventu...
Dec 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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During Tuesday's commissioners meeting, the Planet learned the Constitution Party would be contesting the appointment. Tim Pearcy, Constitution Party member released a statement confirming they will be contesting.
Former county treasurer speaks out, Douglas resigns
By Michele Longworth Planet Reporter Former Massac County treasurer Sharon Glass formally addressed the Massac County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday morning's meeting as she read a letter sh...
Dec 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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County makes payroll, hears Brookport chief's concern
Although there were concerns last week about whether or not Massac County would be able to make its payroll, at Tuesday morning's commissioners meeting, the board learned from Deputy County Treasur...
Nov 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chamber holds annual banquet
Over 150 members and guests attended the 85th annual meeting of the Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce held Oct. 23 at Harrah’s Special Events Center. New officers were installed and awards were p...
Nov 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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