When Faith Jones became the sponsor of the Massac County High School student council, she told her students she wanted them to do more for the community.

Children may send letters to Santa Claus this year through the Metropolis Planet.

Those interested in becoming candidates for the 2021 spring election still have a couple of weeks left to get their petitions ready.

When Gary Hamm became supervisor of assessments, Massac Countians had submitted 280 complaints concerning their property tax assessment that year.

We are quickly approaching the end of 2020 which, needless to say, has been a very tumultuous year! I’m guessing that there won’t be a lot of fond memories from this year other that the individual events and celebrations we may have had within our families and small circle of friends.

Thanks to some unexpected funding sources, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District can soon say all of its students have access to their own computers.

The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of five building permits during the month of November.

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Massac Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care during a ceremony held Nov. 17 during ICAHN’s annual conference via Zoom.

SPRINGFIELD — Another 125 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were reported to have died in the previous 24 hours Tuesday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, bringing the death toll to 12,403 since the pandemic began.

With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Massac County, Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor informed the Massac County Commission on Monday that procedures at the Massac County Courthouse will change starting Monday, Nov. 30.

Deciding to err on the side of caution, Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District administration and board of education made the decision Sunday evening to place their students on full remote learning.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We may have to be celebrating in smaller groupings, but we still have things to be thankful about. Many blessings to each and everyone.

With the uncertainty 2020 has brought, the last thing youngsters need is to wonder if they’ll be warm this winter.

The Metropolis Tour of Homes & Open House hosted by the Massac County Historical Society has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, in accordance with the governor’s mandate, the Curtis Home is closed to visitors. The Massac County Historical Society will not …

The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of seven building permits during the month of October.

While the business office of the Metropolis Planet has moved to its parent company in Paducah, its phone number — 524-2141 — can still be used by those needing assistance.

CARBONDALE — A popular holiday tradition will still take place at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, albeit in a new and different way in 2020.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will hold public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing effort to update the State Water Plan. The live question and answer sessions, which will be held virtually, are slated for Dec. 1-3.

There’s good news. Electric bills should decrease around 90 cents a month starting next year.

Southern Seven Head Start is temporarily closing its Head Start Early Learning Centers for the remainder of the calendar year. The closure begins at the end of the school day on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

As families struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplementing paychecks can be difficult.  The Women Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) may help.  New income guidelines have been announced for the program.

Count the 69th annual Metropolis Christmas parade as a victim of COVID-19.

Massac Unit 1 schools are on full-remote learning now through Dec. 4.

I’m sorry if you searched high and low for my article last week, but I had internet problems. Always remember if you don’t see my article in the paper to check online at the Planet for it. It seems with the election over all the different community news articles are still not getting publish…

Once again, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the state has issued guidance of limiting groups to 10 people.

When it comes to the most wonderful time of the year, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert has become a family and holiday tradition.

Happy Hearts Senior Center, 711 Market St, Metropolis, will be the site of a Compare 2021 Medicare Part D Plan consultation service on Monday, Nov. 23. The service is by appointment only. Participants should bring their Medicare card and a list of medications. For more information, call 524-9755.

Many offices and local businesses will be closed Thursday and/or Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

We are quickly approaching the end of 2020 which, needless to say, has been a very tumultuous year! I’m guessing that there won’t be a lot of fond memories from this year other that the individual events and celebrations we may have had within our families and small circle of friends.

Thanks to some unexpected funding sources, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District can soon say all of its students have access to their own computers.

The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of five building permits during the month of November.

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Massac Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care during a ceremony held Nov. 17 during ICAHN’s annual conference via Zoom.

SPRINGFIELD — Another 125 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were reported to have died in the previous 24 hours Tuesday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, bringing the death toll to 12,403 since the pandemic began.

With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Massac County, Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor informed the Massac County Commission on Monday that procedures at the Massac County Courthouse will change starting Monday, Nov. 30.

Deciding to err on the side of caution, Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District administration and board of education made the decision Sunday evening to place their students on full remote learning.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We may have to be celebrating in smaller groupings, but we still have things to be thankful about. Many blessings to each and everyone.

With the uncertainty 2020 has brought, the last thing youngsters need is to wonder if they’ll be warm this winter.

The Metropolis Tour of Homes & Open House hosted by the Massac County Historical Society has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, in accordance with the governor’s mandate, the Curtis Home is closed to visitors. The Massac County Historical Society will not …

The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of seven building permits during the month of October.

While the business office of the Metropolis Planet has moved to its parent company in Paducah, its phone number — 524-2141 — can still be used by those needing assistance.

CARBONDALE — A popular holiday tradition will still take place at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, albeit in a new and different way in 2020.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will hold public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing effort to update the State Water Plan. The live question and answer sessions, which will be held virtually, are slated for Dec. 1-3.

There’s good news. Electric bills should decrease around 90 cents a month starting next year.

Southern Seven Head Start is temporarily closing its Head Start Early Learning Centers for the remainder of the calendar year. The closure begins at the end of the school day on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

As families struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplementing paychecks can be difficult.  The Women Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) may help.  New income guidelines have been announced for the program.

Count the 69th annual Metropolis Christmas parade as a victim of COVID-19.

Massac Unit 1 schools are on full-remote learning now through Dec. 4.

I’m sorry if you searched high and low for my article last week, but I had internet problems. Always remember if you don’t see my article in the paper to check online at the Planet for it. It seems with the election over all the different community news articles are still not getting publish…

Once again, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the state has issued guidance of limiting groups to 10 people.

When it comes to the most wonderful time of the year, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert has become a family and holiday tradition.

Happy Hearts Senior Center, 711 Market St, Metropolis, will be the site of a Compare 2021 Medicare Part D Plan consultation service on Monday, Nov. 23. The service is by appointment only. Participants should bring their Medicare card and a list of medications. For more information, call 524-9755.

Many offices and local businesses will be closed Thursday and/or Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

SPRINGFIELD — A bipartisan group of governors from seven Midwestern states, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, issued a joint plea Tuesday for residents of their states to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 over the upcoming holiday weekend, even if that means avoiding travel …

Announcement comes amid surge in hospitalizations

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that Driver Services facilities statewide are closed to the public for in-person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Saturday, Dec. 5, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.

As families struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplementing paychecks can be difficult.

The early church began as a small group of Christians who believed in God and the Bible and considered their faith as their highest priority. However, we have sadly observed in recent years, a significant decline in morality and a falling away from the awareness and reverence for the Almighty.