Chief Masse of the Metropolis Police Department Discusses the Future Of Scannerland and Importance Of AM Radio

2026 Federal Holidays Holiday Date Day of Week Presidents' Day February 16 Monday Memorial Day May 25 Monday Juneteenth June 19 Friday Independence Day July 4 Saturday (Observed July 3) Labor Day September 7 Monday Columbus Day October 12 Monday Veterans Day November 11 Wednesday Thanksgiving Day November 26 Thursday C...

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...