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Harlow Cagwin has known only one home, a 118-acre cattle farm 45 miles southwest of Chicago. Now as the farmer enters his 79th year, eroding health has caused this hard-working man to question if he can fulfill his dream to “farm ‘til…

Hero, The Superman celebration /draws hundreds of people together to honor the DC comic book character that has captured the imaginations of generation of little boys. For one weekend fans can participate in scenes like pages from their favorite…

Arms of Steel, Adam Haslett traveled several hours from central Illinois to compete in the arm wrestling competition. His Superman tattoo did not render him invincible. Haslett finished in fourth place in his weight division.

Winner’s Pose, Timmy Higgins’ “super pose” and “super curl” earned him the winning vote for best kids costume. “Haven’t all little boys been Superman fans?” questioned long-time fan Kent…

Super Primp, This year’s local search for superman got out of hand. The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce office had thousands of men more than willing to don red tights and walk around in the hot, humid weather. Los Angeles actor/artist Scott…

Find yourself in Metropolis, Illinois, the second week of June and from all indications you’ve popped into a typical small town festival. But then you see grown men walking around in All-American blue tight, a red cape flowing from their…

“He can catch some air,” said Hauser Lake resident Mark Spurway. He watched the sunset over the lake while tossing a stick for his dog Snickers.

Much of Hauser remains rural. Russell Barnia’s farm near Hauser Lake boasts a few of his hunting “trophies.”

Denver Egle helped Kerry Barnia across the rocks to take a few pre-prom pictures. The two live at Hauser Lake and started dating about a year ago.

Bartender Gina Falsone laughs as closing time approaches at the Rainbow one night. Customers tag names and messages on dollar bills to be stapled on the wall behind the bar.