In from the Southern Seven Health Department – On December 5, Ronnie Inman, Southern 7 Health Department Health Sanitarian, for more than 20 years, received the South Chapter Member of the Year Award from the Illinois Environmental Health Association. The IEHA is a state-wide, not-for-profit organization of professionals that strives to maintain and improve the environmental health protection of the public. Members consist of administrators, environmental health practitioners, sanitarians, and technicians employed by governmental agencies, education and health care institutions, and industry. Pictured with Inman is Miranda Adams, S7HD Environmental Health Director.
Save the Date: Steele Wings Swing Dance 2026
The Heroes of Massac Endeavors (HOME) has officially announced the return of their signature fundraising event. The Steele Wings Swing Dance is set to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This 1940s-themed evening serves as a key benefit for the construction of a statue honoring Metropolis native and WWII paratr...
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New Illinois Law Updates School Code to Tackle AI-Generated Cyberbullying
A major shift is coming to Illinois classrooms as state lawmakers move to protect students from the evolving world of digital harassment. With the signing of House Bill 3851, the state has officially expanded the definition of cyberbullying within the Illinois School Code to directly address harmful, artificial intelli...
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Metropolis Chamber Announces Summer Mix & Mingle at Farmer & Company Real Estate
The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to a "Summer Mix & Mingle" networking event scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The gathering will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT at Farmer & Co Real Estate, located at 701 E. 5th St. in Metropolis, Illinois. As highlighted in the ...
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Metropolis Community High School Class of 1976 Plans September Reunion
The Metropolis Community High School Class of 1976 is preparing to gather and reminisce this fall. Organizers have announced that the class will hold its upcoming reunion on Saturday, September 5th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Metropolis Elks Lodge. Members of the Class of 1976 who are inter...
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The History and Evolution of Daylight Saving Time in the United States
The practice of adjusting clocks twice annually is a long-standing tradition with origins rooted in wartime energy conservation. While the concept was debated for decades, its implementation in the United States has evolved significantly over the past century. Origins and First Enactment (1918) Daylight Saving Time (DS...
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