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What Is the WMOK Yellow Sheet
We're asking for a little help from our friends. We want to grow our circle, and we're looking to you-our loyal readers and subscribers-to help us spread the word about the WMOK Yellow Sheet. A Little History: What is the Yellow Sheet? For generations, the "Yellow Sheet" has been a staple of breakfast tables ...
Jun 05, 2026
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Kick Off the Capes: Thursday's Complete Superman Celebration Lineup
The countdown is officially down to one week! Thursday, June 11, the annual Superman Celebration officially fires up its engines in Metropolis. Before the massive weekend crowds take over the square, Thursday offers the perfect mix of festival prep, community racing, and local lane-striking fun. If you are planning you...
Jun 05, 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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Audio: The Immense Benefits of a Metropolis Library Card and How to Get One - WMOK Talks with Colby Kennedy
Jun 05, 2026
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Get Your Capes Ready: The World is Heading to Metropolis, Massac County and Beyond!
Get ready to breathe in that festival air, because our quiet stretch of the Ohio River is about to get a whole lot more exciting. It's that time of the year again when "Metropolis, Massac County and Beyond" isn't just our favorite radio sign-off-it's a literal description of Market Street! The annual Metropol...
Jun 05, 2026
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WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet
What Is the WMOK Yellow Sheet
We're asking for a little help from our friends. We want to grow our circle, and we're looking to you-our loyal readers and subscribers-to help us spread the word about the WMOK Yellow Sheet. A Little History: What is the Yellow Sheet? For generations, the "Yellow Sheet" has been a staple of breakfast tables ...
Jun 05, 2026
Wednesday WMOK Yellow Sheet - June 10 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Honoring Local Legacies: Cold Case Update: Countdown to the Celebration! Logistics on the Square: Sunset in Metropolis tonight will be at 8:15 PM (CDT). Read More & Listen In Read the Full Stories: Check out the complete, detailed edition on the Wednesday WMOK Yellow Sheet. Tune In: Listen at 920AM on your radio or...
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Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - June 5 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Happy Friday! Sunset Tonight: 8:12 PM Court Update: The schedule holds firm for the George Bradfield trial following a weekly Zoom hearing, with a pre-trial conference set for next Tuesday and the jury trial scheduled to begin July 14. Lost Pet: A traveling family from Tennessee is searching for their missing dog, Garr...
Jun 05, 2026
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Coffee Break - WMOK's Community Affairs Program -
The Coffee Break is a long-standing tradition for those listening in Metropolis, Massac County, and beyond. Airing select weekdays following the 8 a.m. News Check, it's a chance to settle in and hear what's really happening across our local communities. Who's Talking: We visit with local leaders, community organizers, ...
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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 05, 2026
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Traveling Family Searching for Lost Dog Near Fort Massac State Park
A Tennessee family is desperately searching for their beloved dog after a quick travel stop in Massac County took a heartbreaking turn. Alexis Womack of Gallatin, Tennessee, is asking for the community's help to bring her dog, Garrett, home safely. Garrett ran off during a routine potty break on a family road trip and ...
Jun 08, 2026
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From the WMOK Text Line: ""What is the latest news on Massac Solar Farm?""
From the WMOK Text Line: Text us at 618-524-9209 As a reminder of the ways you can use the WMOK Text Line, we'll share with you a question we received yesterday evening: "What is the latest news on Massac Solar Farm?" As of our last update, the public hearing has been held, and we await further information. ...
Jun 04, 2026
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Updated: Carnival Rides Make a Joyful Return to Superman Celebration 2026
The Superman Celebration in 2026 marks the triumphant return of carnival rides, a long-awaited feature since the pandemic. Following COVID-19, many smaller carnival companies were forced to close, leaving limited options for bookings. Monica Williams Obermark from the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce worked tirelessly to...
Jun 08, 2026
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