Southern 7 sets WOW events for FebruarySouthern 7 Health Department, in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will hold a Wellness on Wheels health screening events on: Wednesday, Feb. 8, at The Chocolate Factory in Golconda from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 15, at …

PADUCAH — Many local or area organizations are receiving non-perishable supplies to further assist families. Organizers have coordinated Surplus Truck to deliver 80,000 pounds of food to Paducah.

PADUCAH — Barkley Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal is set to open around early June, according to officials.

Joppa High School seniors can mark May 12 as their big day.

As I’m writing this, we are awaiting wintry weather over the next couple of evenings. As I listen to the weatherman, it seems we will be getting more sleet than freezing rain or snow, but I always say wait and see what Mother Nature brings. Hopefully, there’ll be no freezing rain that could …

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester.

Following a two-year absence, the annual meeting of the Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce is back on the calendar.

Following a several years absence, Metropolis once again has a UPS drop-off point. The Super Museum was recently named a UPS Access Point location.

Here we are into February.

Fluoride makes teeth stronger and helps prevent tooth decay. Unfortunately, many children in rural parts of the United States don’t get enough fluoride either from their water supply or due to lack of dental care.

CHICAGO — With thousands of Illinoisans failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and state Earned Income Credit each tax season, Gov. JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to claim these valuable benefits.

Jan. 22A Metropolis officer stopped a blue Acura on U.S. 45 near I-24 for speeding (65 mph in a 45 mph zone). Police said Christopher R. Taylor, 25, of Ridgely, Tennessee, was charged with speeding and driving while suspended. He was released on bond.

SPRINGFIELD — There may still be a lot of winter left, but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals.

With wintry weather predicted for the week, Massac Unit 1 superintendent Jason Hayes took the opportunity during the school board’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, to remind everyone to sign up for district’s text message system.

Jan. 16

Corporate counsel Rick Abell rocked his way through his final Metropolis City Council. The City of Metropolis presented Abell a rocking chair as a retirement present during the Monday, Jan. 23, meeting.

Two Soil & Water Conservation Districts of the State of Illinois are holding director elections this year.

The 2023 budget for Massac County is on display.

The South District Elks Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Friday, Feb. 17.

People can become part of an almost 30-year tradition when the Cache River State Natural Area begins its annual frog and toad calling surveys.

Our mild winter weather remains, but a chance of snow will fall for some this week. Listening to the weather forecast, it seems like it will go north of us, or that was the last I heard. I was hoping we would get several inches that would hang around for awhile.

PADUCAH — More than 650 students were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

My daffodils and surprise lilies have been fooled into sending up shoots with this mild, sunny weather. I hope they won’t be surprised if more freezing weather comes. It’s a good thing I didn’t rake all my leaves because I may need to cover them.

“Behold, I come quickly, blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”

Jan. 9Metropolis officers were called to a residence in the 700 block of East Seventh Street for a theft report. According to police, Michael P. Shappard, 41, of Metropolis, was charged with one count of felony theft, one count of misdemeanor theft and possession of methamphetamine. Shappard…

All Brookport council members were present at the Tuesday, Jan. 10, meeting.

ULLIN — Shawnee Community College is benefiting from federal legislation recently signed by President Joe Biden.

Brody Powell has almost reached his goal of $2,100 to buy monkey bars for the Brookport Park. The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis, the Brookport Senior Citizens and other people have all contributed to the cause. That, besides the yard sale he had, has brought him to over half of his objective. T…

Well, it seems I’m just a little crazy.

SNHU announces fall president’s, dean’s lists

The Southern 7 Health Department region has gone from two counties at high transmission level for COVID-19 over the last few weeks to none.

PADUCAH — Many local or area organizations are receiving non-perishable supplies to further assist families. Organizers have coordinated Surplus Truck to deliver 80,000 pounds of food to Paducah.

PADUCAH — Barkley Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal is set to open around early June, according to officials.

Joppa High School seniors can mark May 12 as their big day.

As I’m writing this, we are awaiting wintry weather over the next couple of evenings. As I listen to the weatherman, it seems we will be getting more sleet than freezing rain or snow, but I always say wait and see what Mother Nature brings. Hopefully, there’ll be no freezing rain that could …

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester.

Following a two-year absence, the annual meeting of the Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce is back on the calendar.

Following a several years absence, Metropolis once again has a UPS drop-off point. The Super Museum was recently named a UPS Access Point location.

Here we are into February.

Fluoride makes teeth stronger and helps prevent tooth decay. Unfortunately, many children in rural parts of the United States don’t get enough fluoride either from their water supply or due to lack of dental care.

CHICAGO — With thousands of Illinoisans failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and state Earned Income Credit each tax season, Gov. JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to claim these valuable benefits.

Jan. 22A Metropolis officer stopped a blue Acura on U.S. 45 near I-24 for speeding (65 mph in a 45 mph zone). Police said Christopher R. Taylor, 25, of Ridgely, Tennessee, was charged with speeding and driving while suspended. He was released on bond.

SPRINGFIELD — There may still be a lot of winter left, but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals.

With wintry weather predicted for the week, Massac Unit 1 superintendent Jason Hayes took the opportunity during the school board’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, to remind everyone to sign up for district’s text message system.

Jan. 16

Corporate counsel Rick Abell rocked his way through his final Metropolis City Council. The City of Metropolis presented Abell a rocking chair as a retirement present during the Monday, Jan. 23, meeting.

Two Soil & Water Conservation Districts of the State of Illinois are holding director elections this year.

The 2023 budget for Massac County is on display.

The South District Elks Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Friday, Feb. 17.

People can become part of an almost 30-year tradition when the Cache River State Natural Area begins its annual frog and toad calling surveys.

Our mild winter weather remains, but a chance of snow will fall for some this week. Listening to the weather forecast, it seems like it will go north of us, or that was the last I heard. I was hoping we would get several inches that would hang around for awhile.

PADUCAH — More than 650 students were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

My daffodils and surprise lilies have been fooled into sending up shoots with this mild, sunny weather. I hope they won’t be surprised if more freezing weather comes. It’s a good thing I didn’t rake all my leaves because I may need to cover them.

“Behold, I come quickly, blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”

Jan. 9Metropolis officers were called to a residence in the 700 block of East Seventh Street for a theft report. According to police, Michael P. Shappard, 41, of Metropolis, was charged with one count of felony theft, one count of misdemeanor theft and possession of methamphetamine. Shappard…

All Brookport council members were present at the Tuesday, Jan. 10, meeting.

ULLIN — Shawnee Community College is benefiting from federal legislation recently signed by President Joe Biden.

Brody Powell has almost reached his goal of $2,100 to buy monkey bars for the Brookport Park. The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis, the Brookport Senior Citizens and other people have all contributed to the cause. That, besides the yard sale he had, has brought him to over half of his objective. T…

Well, it seems I’m just a little crazy.

SNHU announces fall president’s, dean’s lists

The Southern 7 Health Department region has gone from two counties at high transmission level for COVID-19 over the last few weeks to none.

ULLIN — Shawnee Community College has announced its list of students honored for their hard work and dedication during the fall 2022 semester.

The first games of the Harry Statham Youth Basketball League seemed to have gone well. Kids and parents were excited, and I’m sure the players put all their efforts into it. I did get to see the littlest cheerleaders doing a lobby practice, and they were adorable.

The Home and Community Education Association of Massac County will once again give scholarships to local students.

SPRINGFIELD — An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be at least two months away from resolution under a new timeline approved by the court on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Jan. 1

SPRINGFIELD — Massac County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0319, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Each day, patrons across Illinois represent themselves in court. Many turn to their local public library to print forms, find legal information and ask for help navigating legal self-help websites.