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Elks lodge hosts second soccer shootout

3 days ago | metropolisplanet.com | Galen Shelton

While the weather wasn’t all that pleasant this past Saturday, June 21, it’s being hot and steamy beat the downpours that had plagued the Metropolis Elks Lodge’s second soccer shootout. If memory serves correctly, it’s rained just about every weekend from early-May to mid-June, and with all the rainouts, the turnout for this year’s shootout was down significantly. For all the uninitiated, the shootout is basically a kicking contest.
Metropolis Country Club hosts Superman couples tourney

3 days ago | metropolisplanet.com | Galen Shelton

This past weekend, June 21-22, was a hot and humid one to be sure, but 40 couples from around the area braved the elements to compete in the annual Metropolis Country Club Superman couples tournament. The event is timed to roughly coincide with the annual Metropolis Superman Celebration held the second weekend of June, which draws thousands of Superman fans to town.
Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday with time capsule opening

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

Metropolis Public Library board began its Tuesday, June 17, meeting with the swearing in of a new member. Abby Butler took the oath of office, replacing Amanda Ridel on the board. Board president Rhonda James reminded members the annual meeting will take place in July and will include the setting of regular board meetings and the election of officers. She also noted that three members are up for reappointment. Ted Wells and Kelly Sullivan have voiced they want to remain on the board.
On Campus

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — The academic honors president’s list for the spring 2025 semester has been announced by Dr. Joseph Hopkins, Campbellsville University’s president. Gracie Hodges, of Metropolis, is among the students on the president’s list. The academic honors list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours.
Communication is key when it comes to men’s health

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

After years of practice, Dr. Jonathan Walters has noticed there are three health issues that will drive men into the doctor, especially at the insistence of a significant other. But no matter the cause, “having that bond and relationship and being able to open up to a provider about important health-related facts, things that may be of a sensitive nature, is really important. If you have any issues or concerns, make sure you’re not too afraid to bring things up,” he said.
186 take fun run/walk for MCDAC

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

Hosting its second Super 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thursday, June 12, Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition (MCDAC) coordinators decided to do some things a little differently. First, they changed the location. Instead of starting from the Harrah’s Metropolis parking lot, runners/walkers took off from Dorothy Miller Park to get to Washington Park and looping back. Secondly, the event was timed.
Patriots ‘hoops’ camp concludes

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Galen Shelton

Approximately 100 grade school boys from all over the area attended the annual Patriot boys basketball camp, held June 2-5. The camp was split into two age groups with second- through fifth-graders coming in the morning and sixth- through ninth-graders in the afternoon. The camp is advertised as “a camp of hard work,” and it delivers on the advertising. The camp concludes with individual contests like free throw shooting, prescribed shot making in a given time frame and one-on-one free play.
What’s Happening

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

First Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual Juneteenth Block Party from noon until 4 p.m. today, Thursday, June 19. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at the corner of Seventh and Vienna streets in Metropolis. For the event, Vienna Street will be closed from Seventh through Eighth streets from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Pearl Meadows at 248-635-0059.
Superman fans show their dedication during wet celebration

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

While over its 47 years the Metropolis Superman Celebration has been known as an event where it’s going to rain at some point, this year put fans and organizers to the test as downpours and sunshine traded places throughout the weekend, June 13-15. “As Metropolis always does, we go from wet to melting,” observed John Gleckler as he emceed the Heroes & Villains Costume Contest on Sunday, June 15.
Police Reports

1 week ago | metropolisplanet.com | Terra Temple

The Metropolis K9 officer stopped a vehicle on Oak and Vista streets. A computer check on the driver, Michael W. Howett, 42, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, revealed he had suspended driver’s license. Howett was charged and issued a notice to appear. Metropolis officers were called to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 100 block of East 21st Street. Upon speaking with the victim, officers learned she had been attacked by Levi N. Lewis, 26, of Metropolis.