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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Today is Mexican Independence Day! Mexican Independence Day celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, and it’s filled with national pride, colorful parades, mariachi concerts, and food, food, and more Sabrosa food. People of Mexican heritage all over the world commemorate this important event in their country’s history when a brave priest in the village of Dolores rang his church bell and delivered a powerful speech that set the War of Independence from Spain in motion. Even the President of Mexico participates by ringing that same bell — now over 200 years old — live on TV the night before the big celebration. Read more here.
Pumpkins available at Project Hope Humane Society
Project Hope Humane Society now has pumpkins available! The pumpkins are donated by Shawnee Correctional Center to help sponsor the SWATT dog training program!
Small/Medium pumpkins are $3
Large pumpkins are $5
Project Hope has left a bucket out front for the payment of pumpkins however you are more than welcome to come in and pay.
Project Hope is located at 1698 W. 10th St in Metropolis, on Hwy. 45.
Trail of slime leads German customs to bags of giant snails
BERLIN (AP) — German customs officials say a trail of slime led them to a stash of almost 100 giant African land snails and other items hidden inside bags at Duesseldorf Airport this month.
In a statement Friday, authorities said officials stumbled over one of the snails on a baggage truck and initially thought it was a toy until it started moving. By following the trail left by the 20-centimeter (8-inch) snail, they found a bag with a hole, with another snail already peeping out of it — possibly preparing a dash for freedom.
In total, officials found six bags containing 93 giant snails, 28 kilograms (62 pounds) of fish and smoked meat, and a suitcase full of rotting meat. All had been imported from Nigeria and were destined for an African goods store in western Germany.
The snails were handed to an animal rescue service in Duesseldorf and the meat was destroyed, customs officials said.
“Never in the history of the Duesseldorf customs office has a trail of slime led us to smuggled goods,” said its spokesman Michael Walk.
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Coming Up This Week:
Today – Friday, September 16
9A – 3P Metropolis COPE Food Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – (618)524-3635
6:30 – 9:30P 50’s Sock Hop benefiting Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis. It will take place at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. There is a $5 donation. Come enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dancing.
7P Massac County Patriots Homecoming Game against Murphysboro
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant will have a celebration of Mexican Independence Day! They will have a variety of authentic treats and dishes available.
Saturday, September 17
7A – 12P – New Columbia, Round Knob, Mermet Area Yard Sales –
8A – 11A – Brookport Parks & Rec Benefit Pancake Breakfast at Harry Statham Gym
8A – 12P Massac County Farmer’s Market held in the Harrah’s Parking Lot – Sweet Potatoes, Apples and More!
10a-10p – Main Street Golconda 21st Annual Shrimp Festival
8P – Super City Bar & Grill will have live music by Riding Shotgun!
Sunday, September 18
2:30P – Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at the Vienna Public Library. Mr. Brock Buckner will present the program on Anna Pottery.
Local School and Sports News
Annexation Resolution Passed by Massac and Joppa School Boards – Next Step Regional Office of Education
Joppa
A Blood Drive will be held on October 17 from 1:15 to 6:15 in the Joppa High School Cafeteria
Massac
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