WMOK - Massac County, IL - The hit History Channel documentary series American Pickers has announced plans to return to Illinois and Iowa to film new episodes throughout September 2026. The documentary show follows skilled pickers across the country on a mission to hunt down America's most valuable antiques, rescue for...

The Massac County High School Class of 1989 is officially gearing up for a summer celebration. A "Save the Date" announcement has been issued for the upcoming class reunion, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Metropolis, offering classmates...

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...

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...