Today is Thursday March 24, 2022
Today – a slight chance of rain throughout the day and a high near 50° with possible wind gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38°.
Friday – Partly sunny and a high near 61°, with possible wind gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Today is National Cheesesteak Day!
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Metropolis Man in Custody on Attempted Murder Charges Following Early Morning Shooting
(WMOK – Metropolis, IL) Justin L. Eades age 37 of Metropolis is in custody on warrants for attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a fire arm following an incident on Oak Drive in the Lindsey Addition of Metropolis in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
At approximately 1AM, Wednesday, 911 dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Oak Drive in Metropolis. Officers arrived on the scene quickly and learned that the shooter had fled the scene. While attempting to leave the scene the victim crashed into a tree before fleeing on foot. Chief Masse of the Metropolis Police department advised that this was not a random attack. Both the shooter and the intended target have been identified.
Wednesday shortly after 2P, Chief Masse advised of the filing of an arrest warrant for Eades. Eades was located and arrested and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center. The Massac County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police assisted in the apprehension of the subject.
Our story will be updated as we gather further details. Metropolis Man in Custody on Attempted Murder Charges Following Early Morning Shooting
The Southern Seven Health Department wants to advise that at-home colon cancer test kits are available, by request today. To receive your at-home colon cancer test kit, call 618-634-2297 or visit southern7.org. No prep or dietary restrictions. And no doctor’s referral needed.
Today is National Cheesesteak Day! Made by placing thinly-sliced pieces of beefsteak—often ribeye—on an Italian-style hoagie roll and topping it with melted cheese, and sometimes with cooked onions, the cheesesteak sandwich—also known as the Philadelphia cheesesteak or Philly cheesesteak—is enjoyed today, on National Cheesesteak Day. Some restaurants offer special deals, and cheesesteak epicures line up to order the sandwich in its distinct fashion. First, a type of cheese is named—American, provolone, or Cheez Whiz being the usual. If “other” sides like peppers or mushrooms are wanted, they are named next. Then, either “with” or “without” is specified, which refers to if grilled or sautéed onions are wanted or not. If raw onions are desired, this also must be stated.
In the early twentieth century, South Philadelphia was a neighborhood of working-class Italians, many of whom regularly ate cheap sandwiches from food carts. One sandwich purveyor was Pat Olivieri, who, beginning in 1930, along with his brother, Harry, sold hot dogs and fish cakes from a food cart at the edge of the Italian Market, at the intersection of Passyunk Avenue, 9th Street, and Wharton Street. One day in 1933, Pat wanted something for lunch besides what he had on his cart. He sent Harry to a butcher shop, and he came back with some thinly-sliced ribeye steak, which Pat cooked on his grill with onions and put in an Italian roll.
A cabbie who was a loyal customer saw him eating it and asked what it was, and then asked Pat to make him one. After eating it, he encouraged Pat to focus on selling steak sandwiches instead of hot dogs and fish cakes. The food cart soon became Pat’s King of Steaks, and by the end of the decade, the business would be in a brick-and-mortar building, which still stands today, not far from the spot where Pat and Harry Olivieri once had their food cart. Today, Pat’s King of Steaks is known for being the restaurant that invented the cheesesteak sandwich.
But Pat’s original sandwiches didn’t have cheese, and the ingredient didn’t arrive until years later. Accounts differ as to how and when this happened. According to one story, Pat added it in 1948. According to another, it started when one of Pat’s employees, “Cocky” Joe Lorenzo, added provolone to his own sandwich in the late 1940s. A third account says that Joe Vento of Geno’s Steaks started putting cheese on the sandwiches sometime after they opened in 1966. Whatever the case, cheese is not only in the sandwich’s name, but is an integral ingredient for the sandwich.
Pat Olivieri is not only credited with creating the cheesesteak sandwich, but also with helping to popularize it. He brought the sandwich to stars at theaters and concert halls and then got them to come to his shop to eat the sandwich and get their picture taken while doing so. Soon, other Philadelphia locations began selling the sandwiches, like Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies, Jim’s Steaks, and Tony Luke’s. Today, Geno’s Steaks is Pat’s King of Steaks’ biggest rival. The establishments are both open 24/7 and are right across the intersection from each other.
Since the time the cheesesteak sandwich started its journey at a food cart in 1933, it has gone through many changes. Not only did it gain cheese along the way, but many variations of it are now made. Health-conscious admirers made chicken cheesesteak sandwiches commonplace in the 1980s, and vegetarian and vegan versions have been popular in the twenty-first century. But it is the classic steak and cheese sandwich on a hoagie roll—with or without onions—that has reigned supreme all these years, sparked rivalries between restaurants, and inspired a holiday: National Cheesesteak Day.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
The Metropolis Superman Statue Project is coming to a close. This is the final chance to purchase an engraved brick to be included around the Superman Statue base area. The deadline to order is Sunday, April 10th. To order your engraved Brick: call Metro Chamber at (618)524-2714 or order online at www.supermancelebration.net or office@metropolischamber.com. Cost: Engraved Brick – $100 up to 3 lines with up to 13 characters per line.
Massac Unit 1 Student Half-Day – 11:30 AM Dismissal – FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH
On Saturday, March 26th from 4-7 the 2022 Scholarship Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Metropolis will take place at Massac Junior High School. All money raised will go toward scholarships for Massac County and Joppa High School students. Tickets will be available from Kiwanis and Rotary members and at the door. If you have tickets from the 2020 event they will be honored this year. Hear a bit from Dan Huffman of the Kiwanis of Metropolis about this Saturday’s event in today’s Noon WMOK News Check.
The Egyptian Chapter # 30 Order of the Eastern Star and Vienna Masonic Lodge # 150 will conduct a chicken & dumpling fundraiser on Sunday, March 27, at the Masonic temple, 1615 Old Route146 Loop, Vienna. The event will be held from 11 AM – 2 PM. All-You-Can-Eat homemade Chicken & Dumplings, Green Beans, Slaw, Corn Bread or Rolls, Dessert & Drink will be available for a donation of $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children age 6-12 years. Children under 6 years of age are admitted free. There will be limited indoor seating available and carry-out orders will be available.
On March 30th the Southern Seven Health Department Health Screening Event, Wellness of Wheels will take place at the Golconda Golden Circle (10a-12:30p) and Golconda HS Community Room 1:30p-4p) For more information call the Southern Seven Health Department at 618-634-2297 ex 9161
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Opioid Medication Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Online event https://www.facebook.com/events/323964766460066/
On April 3rd, The Massac County Youth Fair will hold their Pork Burger Fundraiser on Sunday, April 3rd, from 11AM until 2PM. The fundraiser will take place at the Massac County Youth Fair Grounds, 4476 Korte Rd. This event will be a drive-thru style fundraiser. Stay in your car and drive through for a delicious pork burger meal. Each meal comes with a pork burger, chips, baked beans, and a drink. All proceeds will go to the Massac County Youth Fair.
Project Hope Humane Society has scheduled their Spring Vaccine and Microchip Clinic. It will be Saturday, April 23rd from Noon until 4 pm. No appointment is necessary. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. If you need additional information, message their Facebook page or call the shelter at: 618.638.4555.
On Monday, April 25th at 6:30 – The Massac County High School will have their band/choir spring concert.
Coming Up in April
Massac Unit School District #1 – Student Early Dismissal – 2PM – FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH
Superheroes Stand Up For Children – FRIDAY, APRIL 8th AT 12PM – Superman Statue
Massac Unit School District #1 – SPRING BREAK – MONDAY, APRIL 11TH Through FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH
The Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Meeting – WEDNESDAY, APRIL – 20 – 8AM
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Metropolis Big John is looking for responsible, reliable and multi tasking people to come be a part of their family. They have a deli position and bakery position open. Must be 18 years of age, have dependable transportation and willing to work weekends. Email mbj5697@gmail to set up an interview.
Metropolis 66 is looking for dependable, hard working people to join their team! Friendly customer service is a must!! Starting at part time/minimum wage for cashier, kitchen and stocking. Please come in for application. Metropolis 66 is located at 11117 E. 5th St. For more information call (618)524-7210.
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