Joppa Maple Grove is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Extravaganza, set to take place on March 14th. This family-friendly event promises to be a delightful day filled with fun, community connections, and special appearances, including a visit from the Easter Bunny. Local vendors are invited to participate in thi...

Photo: Kiengcan METROPOLIS, IL - The "Home of Superman" is currently celebrating a hero of a different kind. Metropolis native Yolina Lindquist has returned to Massac County following her historic victory as the newly crowned Miss Cosmo International 2025. Yolina's journey from Massac County High School to th...

The Superman Celebration in 2026 marks the triumphant return of carnival rides, a long-awaited feature since the pandemic. Following COVID-19, many smaller carnival companies were forced to close, leaving limited options for bookings. Monica Williams Obermark from the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce worked tirelessly to...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, promoted by the American Dental Association (ADA) and dental care professionals nationwide to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene in children. Rural Health, Inc. (RHI) encourages families to establish healthy dental habits early with their child, suc...