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...
Jul 15, 2026
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The History of Metropolis and Massac County: Part 1 - Foundations on the Ohio
Before Metropolis became a bustling river city, its identity was shaped by the high, dry bluffs of the Ohio River. Long a vital trade hub for Native American cultures like the Mississippians, European powers soon recognized its strategic value. The French established Fort de L'Ascension (later Fort Massac) in 1757, whi...
Jun 05, 2026
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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...
Jul 15, 2026
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NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado Touched Down Near Brookport in Massac County
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, has released an updated damage survey confirming that an EF1 tornado briefly touched down in Massac County, Illinois, during the evening of Saturday, June 27, 2026. Tornado Fast Facts: Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 93 mph Path Length: 1.53 miles Maximum Path W...
Jun 30, 2026
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Echoes of the Past: Remembering Metropolis's History of Sacrifice and the Loss of Marshal "Dump" Oakes
This morning on social media, Chief Masse brought a somber, historical observance to our attention. Today marks the anniversary of the death of Police Officer Marshall "Dump" Oakes, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 29, 1901. Our curiosity got the better of us, and we looked into the details...
Jun 30, 2026
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A remarkable piece of World War II history with deep local roots is coming to life in a brand-new way
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - On D-Day-June 6, 1944-Private John Marvin Steele of the 82nd Airborne Division cemented his place in military history. During the chaotic early hours of the Normandy invasion, his parachute caught on the church steeple in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. Hanging there suspended for hour...
Jun 30, 2026
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Sheriff Kaylor Approaches Retirement from the Massac County Sheriff's Department - WMOK Metropolis
*Under Construction* WMOK - Massac County, IL - As Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor prepares to retire from the position this fall, we begin a look back, rather a listen; on some of the memorable moments from his tenure with the Massac County Sheriff's Department.
Jun 18, 2026
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