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Historic Fort Massac State Park is once again hosting one of Illinois’ most popular fall festivals as the the Fort Massac Encampment returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17.
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After the 47th annual Fort Massac Encampment draws to a close, another big activity is coming to the area of Fort Massac State Park.
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Fort Massac Encampment is like history class come to life.
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A first-time visit to the Fort Massac Encampment could be a little confusing about what is and is not on display, so there are some general rules and tips visitors may want to keep in mind while visiting the Encampment.
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On behalf of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, my staff and I, we would like to welcome all those who will be attending the 47th annual Fort Massac State Park Grand Encampment.
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Welcome back to Fort Massac State Park for the 2021 Fort Massac Encampment.
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On behalf of the Greater Metropolis Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), welcome to Metropolis for the annual Fort Massac Encampment. We are so happy you are here to celebrate our rich heritage and let history come to life in the park.
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Drive through Fort Massac State Park, and visitors to the 47th annual Fort Massac Encampment may not recognize where they are.
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The 17th annual Arrowhead and Artifact Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. inside a large tent located near the Encampment activities at Fort Massac State Park.
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The boat ramp, floating dock and parking lot at Fort Massac State Park riverfront is closed from 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, through 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17.
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Not quite fall weather yet, but still very nice out. According to the weather man, we have fall temperatures arriving this weekend. Just in time for the Fort Massac Encampment.
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Editor’s Note: October is National Women’s Small Business Month and Oct. 18-22 is National Business Women’s Week. The Metropolis Planet is saluting Massac County’s many women in business with a closer look at four of them during the month of October. According to the website fundera.com, 40%…
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Fort Massac State Park will once again host one of Illinois’ most popular fall festivals when the Fort Massac Encampment returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17.
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We are somewhere between summer and fall, and it seems Mother Nature can’t make her mind up. We did get some much needed rain with more expected this week. Hopefully with October upon us, we will see more fall temperatures soon.
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The Brookport Senior Citizens and the Next Generation will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the First Baptist Church activity building off Pell Road. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with a short business meeting at 10 a.m. Bingo is the plan for the day. Participants are asked to bring…
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Schools and many offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day.
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Joppa-Maple Grove Unit District 38 may be part of a second feasibility study.
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For residents and staff at Autumn Ridge Supportive Living, finding a bright light in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been difficult over the past week.
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ALTO PASS — Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host its annual Fall Colors at the Cross on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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When we read the four gospels about Jesus, we read about Jesus and His teachings, His birth, His ministry.
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Project Hope Humane Society will host a vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, Oct. 9, from noon until 4 p.m.
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The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of eight building permits during the month of September.
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Massac County Home and Community Education (HCE) will celebrate Illinois HCE Week next week, Oct.11-16.
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In just a matter of days, the Massac Unit 1 District will have the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year in the books.
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Between housing a high number of inmates, higher food prices and COVID-19’s impact on supply and demand, the food budget at the Massac County Detention Center is maxing out.
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Southern Seven Health Department reports the region has broken the 10,000-mark in cumulative COVID-19 cases.
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SPRINGFIELD — A proposed river port development in the town of Cairo is drawing much attention and interest from companies that believe it could open up greater access to international markets, officials behind the project said Tuesday.
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Metropolis marked its first parade since Christmas 2019 when the Massac County High School Homecoming parade marched its way down the city's streets on Friday, Oct. 1. The parade had around 50 entries from the classes and sports teams of the high school and Massac Junior High, along with stu…
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As they entered the new year 1862, Capt. John Carmichael’s Company K of the 29th Illinois Regiment Volunteers, which included soldiers from Massac County, looked back over the last five months and realized how significantly their lives had changed.
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SPRINGFIELD — Despite opposition from Republicans, as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday. Sept. 24, signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
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Southern Seven Health Department reports 28 confirmed COVID-19 deaths have been added to the county-by-county totals for its region.
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There are only a few people on my birthday list this week. Carol Jenkins celebrates Oct. 1, Carl Pearcy on Oct. 5 and Jeri Ann Hall Oct. 6. Wish them the best if you should see them and many happy returns.
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Beautiful fall weather and lower humidity — perfect for sitting outside and just enjoying Mother Nature. It’s going to leave us this week as warmer temperatures return, but, hopefully, it’s just for a little while, according to the weatherman. Fall has officially arrived according to the cal…
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Larry Sommer will offer the Hunter Safety Education Course in November.
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ULLIN — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 22 Commander, Capt. Michael Alvey, has announced the results of the Roadside Safety Check.
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Massac County High School honored Massac County’s law enforcement, firefighters, emergency services providers and military personnel prior to the Harrisburg football game on Friday, Sept. 24.
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Welcome back to Fort Massac State Park for the 2021 Fort Massac Encampment.
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On behalf of the Greater Metropolis Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), welcome to Metropolis for the annual Fort Massac Encampment. We are so happy you are here to celebrate our rich heritage and let history come to life in the park.
editor's pick
Drive through Fort Massac State Park, and visitors to the 47th annual Fort Massac Encampment may not recognize where they are.
editor's pick
The 17th annual Arrowhead and Artifact Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. inside a large tent located near the Encampment activities at Fort Massac State Park.
editor's pick
The boat ramp, floating dock and parking lot at Fort Massac State Park riverfront is closed from 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, through 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17.
top story
Members of Sewings for Missions had always known they were making an impact, but the full extent of it didn’t hit home until they saw a mission report on Haiti.
editor's pick
At this time of year, Massac Creek is very low and is a quiet, peaceful place. See Clyde Wills’ column on page A4 for more information about enjoying the creek.
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Following months of negotiations, the Metropolis City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing an agreement to buy the former Metropolis Builders Supply property.
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Freedom — can we possibly know what it is unless it has been taken away?
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State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 12, his plan to run for reelection in the 117th District, pending on-going legal challenges to the new legislative maps drawn by Democrats.
editor's pick
Not quite fall weather yet, but still very nice out. According to the weather man, we have fall temperatures arriving this weekend. Just in time for the Fort Massac Encampment.
editor's pick
It looks like the town will be celebrating Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 30, instead of Sunday, Oct. 31.
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Editor’s Note: October is National Women’s Small Business Month and Oct. 18-22 is National Business Women’s Week. The Metropolis Planet is saluting Massac County’s many women in business with a closer look at four of them during the month of October. According to the website fundera.com, 40%…
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Fort Massac State Park will once again host one of Illinois’ most popular fall festivals when the Fort Massac Encampment returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17.
editor's pick
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We are somewhere between summer and fall, and it seems Mother Nature can’t make her mind up. We did get some much needed rain with more expected this week. Hopefully with October upon us, we will see more fall temperatures soon.
editor's pick
The Brookport Senior Citizens and the Next Generation will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the First Baptist Church activity building off Pell Road. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with a short business meeting at 10 a.m. Bingo is the plan for the day. Participants are asked to bring…
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Schools and many offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day.
editor's pick
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit District 38 may be part of a second feasibility study.
editor's pick
For residents and staff at Autumn Ridge Supportive Living, finding a bright light in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been difficult over the past week.
editor's pick
ALTO PASS — Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host its annual Fall Colors at the Cross on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
editor's pick
When we read the four gospels about Jesus, we read about Jesus and His teachings, His birth, His ministry.
editor's pick
Project Hope Humane Society will host a vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, Oct. 9, from noon until 4 p.m.
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The City of Metropolis Planning and Zoning Department issued a total of eight building permits during the month of September.
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Massac County Home and Community Education (HCE) will celebrate Illinois HCE Week next week, Oct.11-16.
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In just a matter of days, the Massac Unit 1 District will have the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year in the books.
editor's pick
Between housing a high number of inmates, higher food prices and COVID-19’s impact on supply and demand, the food budget at the Massac County Detention Center is maxing out.
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Southern Seven Health Department reports the region has broken the 10,000-mark in cumulative COVID-19 cases.
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SPRINGFIELD — A proposed river port development in the town of Cairo is drawing much attention and interest from companies that believe it could open up greater access to international markets, officials behind the project said Tuesday.
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Metropolis marked its first parade since Christmas 2019 when the Massac County High School Homecoming parade marched its way down the city's streets on Friday, Oct. 1. The parade had around 50 entries from the classes and sports teams of the high school and Massac Junior High, along with stu…
editor's pick
As they entered the new year 1862, Capt. John Carmichael’s Company K of the 29th Illinois Regiment Volunteers, which included soldiers from Massac County, looked back over the last five months and realized how significantly their lives had changed.
editor's pick
“Hope” is one of those dynamic words that deserves the title of catalyst when it comes to change.
editor's pick
SPRINGFIELD — Despite opposition from Republicans, as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday. Sept. 24, signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
editor's pick
Southern Seven Health Department reports 28 confirmed COVID-19 deaths have been added to the county-by-county totals for its region.
editor's pick
There are only a few people on my birthday list this week. Carol Jenkins celebrates Oct. 1, Carl Pearcy on Oct. 5 and Jeri Ann Hall Oct. 6. Wish them the best if you should see them and many happy returns.
editor's pick
Beautiful fall weather and lower humidity — perfect for sitting outside and just enjoying Mother Nature. It’s going to leave us this week as warmer temperatures return, but, hopefully, it’s just for a little while, according to the weatherman. Fall has officially arrived according to the cal…
editor's pick
Larry Sommer will offer the Hunter Safety Education Course in November.
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An amendment to the city’s code was made Monday by the Metropolis City Council.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — FDS Amplicare and HealthPlanOne announced Monday, Sept. 20, the winners of the inaugural Pathway to Medicare Award.
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ULLIN — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 22 Commander, Capt. Michael Alvey, has announced the results of the Roadside Safety Check.
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Massac County High School honored Massac County’s law enforcement, firefighters, emergency services providers and military personnel prior to the Harrisburg football game on Friday, Sept. 24.
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At the Brookport City Council meeting, held Aug. 21 after not making quorum on the regular day, Jeff Stroder of Beussink, Hey, Roe & Stroder. L.L.C. gave a phone report of this past year’s city audit and found no major problems. The City of Brookport was in compliance with internal contr…
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What do you think about when you see or hear the word “library”?
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When Bobby Ball had the former Trading Post II building at 317 Ferry St. demolished in March, he was already making plans to use the old bricks to repair his building at 319 Ferry St. and refurbish the Selz Royal Blue shoe advertisement that was painted on that building.
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Representatives of Harrah’s Metropolis Casino and Hotel recently awarded the Metropolis American Legion Post 306 and its Honor Guard with a $3000 contribution.
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The 94th Morgan Reunion was held on Sunday, Aug. 8, at McCartney Hall next to the Metropolis Church of Christ.
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Brookport will have a revival Monday, Sept. 27, through Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Harry Statham Gymnasium starting at 6:30 p.m.
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