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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Courthouse Closure to the Public

Due to the Coronavirus the county will take the following precautions beginning Friday March 20, 2020

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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, March 15-21, 2020

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, March 15-21, 2020; March 15, 2020 Metropolis Police were called to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1100 block of Butler.

MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Thank you Dena Hopkins and First United Methodist Church

Thank you Dena Hopkins and First United Methodist Church for the generous donation of PPE.

MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Shawnee Alliance receives COVID-19 grant for older adults 60+

Shawnee Alliance, the social services division of Shawnee Health Service, has received an Emergency Assistance Services grant from Illinois Department on Aging in response to COVID-19.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Courthouse to Remain Open for Primary Election

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

The Massac County Courthouse will remain open to the public for tonight's primary election results.

CITY OF ANNA: Public Gathering Restrictions

At his daily press conference this afternoon, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he is mandating all public and private events with 50 or more people expected to be in attendance be cancelled through the end of April.

CITY OF ANNA: City of Anna Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus

The City of Anna has been monitoring the COVID-19 issue closely over the past few weeks and has maintained close communications with our federal and state health officials, the Southern Seven Health Department, Rural Health, Shawnee Mass Transit, Anna District 37, Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District 81 and the Illinois Governor’s office to maintain the most current and accurate information possible so that we can respond appropriately to this rapidly evolving situation. T

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situational Update from Southern Seven Health Department’s Executive Director

To the Residents of the Southern 7 Counties, As our nation continues to face COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease), Southern Seven Health Department, along with our community partners, is closely monitoring new developments.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, March 8-14, 2020

From the office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, March 8-14, 2020;

ANA-ILLINOIS: Ana-Illinois Cancels Advocacy Events for 2020

ANA-Illinois has been carefully watching the daily/hourly COVID-19 updates from the CDC, Gov. Pritzker’s Office, and other agencies, particularly as it pertains to large gatherings and events in the state.

VILLAGE OF GOREVILLE: Flea Market in the Park

Flea Market in the Park

CITY OF ANNA: Shawnee Mass Transit offering free rides on March 17, 2020 for voters

Shawnee Mass Transit will be providing free rides to those who will be casting their vote on March 17th 2020 during the primary election.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarships Announced

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Burglaries Being Investigated by Sheriff's Office

The Massac County Sheriff's Office recently began investigating two separate burglaries.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Traffic Stop nets Warrant/Meth Arrest

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2020

On 02/25/20 a Massac County Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle on US HWY 45 at Devers Rd.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest summary, February 23-29, 2020

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2020

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest summary, February 23-29, 2020;

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Congratulations to our Environmental Health Director, Miranda Adams

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

Congratulations to our Environmental Health Director, Miranda Adams

ANA-ILLINOIS: Coming up next in the ANA-Illinois Webinar Series - March 4, 2020

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

Coming up next in the ANA-Illinois Webinar Series - March 4, 2020