Today is Thursday, April 28, 2022

Today is National Superhero Day!

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Today partly sunny, with a high near 76°.
Tonight – A 20% chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58°.
Friday – A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms and a high near 76°.
Friday Night – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm  with a low around 63°.

The Brookport Bridge will be closed today from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for a walk-through inspection of the bridge structure and various maintenance activities – keep in mind that pavement patching is taking place in the overnight hours on portions of I-24 therefore some of those Lanes remain restricted.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime closure of the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m., CDT, to approximately 1 p.m., to allow a walk-through inspection of the bridge structure and various maintenance activities along the approaches and bridge deck.

KYTC District 1 will attempt to provide timely notice should the work be completed earlier than expected.

As a reminder, the bridge has a 15-ton load limit. Due to deck width, it is restricted to vehicles no more than 8 feet wide and has a 9 ft. 6 in. vehicle height restriction, which prohibits most motor homes, most commercial trucks, and prohibits all STAA Trucks. Farm equipment and permitted loads of any kind are prohibited from crossing the structure.

Also known as the Brookport Bridge and the Irvin S. Cobb Bridge, the U.S. 45 Ohio River Bridge is at McCracken County mile point 12.882.

The 10-span bridge carries approximately 4,200 vehicles across the Ohio River each day between Paducah, KY, and Brookport, IL.

The 5,385 ft. structure at Ohio River navigation mile point 937.3 was opened to traffic in 1929.

All Kentucky bridges get a detailed inspection every two years with long-span lane and river bridges getting an additional walk-through safety inspection annually.

To get traffic advisories and alerts for the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge via email please go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/signup/13651 and Look for the Brookport Bridge group. You may also click on any District 1 counties you regularly drive through, or join any of the other specialty corridors you travel. Be sure to check your SPAM filtering to assure Gov Delivery is on your approved list.

Timely traffic advisories for the 12 counties of KYTC Highway District 1 are available by going to www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1. You do not have to be a Facebook member to access this page.

Today is National Superhero Day! National Superhero Day is for honoring both fictional superheroes and real-life superheroes—those who risk their lives to keep others safe. Both of these heroes are role models for children, and even for adults. The day was thought up by employees of Marvel Comics in 1995.

There are a countless number of fictional superheroes who are honored on the day, such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman. But as a common phrase says, “not all heroes wear capes.” Real-life heroes put themselves in harm’s way, and in circumstances where they may risk their lives for others, just as their fictional counterparts do. Some of these heroes have careers that put them into these scenarios, such as members of law enforcement, military personnel, and firefighters. Other heroes may be everyday citizens who step up in moments of crisis and do extraordinary things. Other everyday people may not risk their lives, but may dress up as superheroes and help others on a daily basis. People from some charities, such as Love Your Melon, dress up as superheroes on the day and visit children’s hospitals.

Today is International Pay It Forward! The concept of “pay it forward” is nothing new. The phrase may first have appeared in print in 1916, in the book In the Garden of Delight, although the concept goes back much further. Since 2007, there has been a yearly event devoted to it. International Pay it Forward Day is a “global initiative that exists to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness felt across the world.” Each year, people in over 80 countries participate by performing over 10 million acts of kindness. When small acts of kindness and giving are performed by millions of people, there is a potential for the world to be changed for the better, which is the ultimate goal of Pay it Forward Day.

Australia’s Blake Beattie created the day, being inspired by Catherine Ryan Hyde’s book Pay It Forward, which was published in 1999 and adapted into a feature film the following year. Pay it Forward Day was first held in 2007, and by its second year was being marked by people in five countries. By the fifth year, people in 35 countries were celebrating and there had been seven state proclamations and fifteen city proclamations. By 2017, people in over 80 countries were celebrating each year, and over 100 city and state proclamations had been made in honor of the day.

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The location for Name That Tune Remixed is being relocated to Fat Edd’s (upstairs) due to the potential for rain. Everything else is the same.

On Friday, April 29th, beginning at 6 PM, upstairs at Fat Edds Roadhouse will host Name That Tune Remixed! This event will benefit the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce.

MAY

Attention All Ladies!! SuperBowl in Metropolis will begin hosting their Ladies Bowl Free Nights on May 3rd! Come in every Tuesday from 5PM to 10PM for Fun on Them! Must be 18 or Older to Participate.

New; On May 7, the Metropolis American Legion Post will be hosting a meal for all vets and their families between 4PM and 7PM. All veterans are invited to bring their families for burgers, hot dogs, bar

On May 7,  from 7A until 12P the Massac County Home and Community Education will be having a Benefit Sale. The Benefit Sale will take place at the Massac County Community Center on Korte Rd. This will be a great time to select Mother’s Day gifts, special bargains, crafts, and garden plants. All proceeds will go to HCE to help with programs they offer in the community.

Free Advice from an Attorney: Lawyer In The Library, Metropolis Public Library

Each day patrons across Illinois represent themselves in court. Many turn to their local public library to print forms, find legal information, and ask for help navigating legal self-help websites.

Beginning in May, 2022 patrons who wish to represent themselves in court, or have a legal matter to discuss, will have the opportunity for a private, 20-minute, face-to-face consultation with Attorney Julian Valdes through the Lawyer in the Library program offered at the Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street in Metropolis, IL.

There is no fee for the Lawyer in the Library and pre-registration is required. Please pre-register with the library in person or online. Please bring any paperwork pertaining to your legal matter, if applicable. The only requirement for participation is the patron must reside in one of the nine counties of the Illinois First Judicial Circuit which includes Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson Counties.

The Lawyer in the Library program will be held 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on the following Mondays: May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, and July 25.

For more information about this program you may call Director Rosemary Baxter at the Metropolis Public Library at 618-524-4312 or Brenda Sprague at the Office of the Chief Judge at 618-997-1234.

Thank you to the following individuals: First Judicial Circuit Chief Judge William J. Thurston and Massac County Presiding Judge Cord Wittig for their support of this program; Attorney Julian Valdes with Reed, Heller & Cannell Attorneys at Law for his service to the community; to the Metropolis Public Library Director Rosemary Baxter for her dedication to the program, helping patrons with legal information, and overseeing this program locally; and the Metropolis Public Library staff members for their help in making this program run smoothly and successfully.

Funding for this program was made possible through a grant from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Access to Justice Division. The Self-Represented Litigant Grant Coordinator is Brenda Sprague, Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

JUNE

The 2022 Vienna City-Wide Yard Sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th.

On Friday, June 10th beginning at 5AM – The Super Museum Presents Hidden Gems SUPER mini Con Everyone is invited to come out to the Hidden Gems Super Mini Con and meet actors Jeff East, Jack O’Halloran, and Douglas B Myers. The Hidden Gems Super Mini Con coincides with the 44th Annual Superman Celebration. there will be vendors food and all sorts of festivities. Tour the world famous Super Museum and shop Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles.

On Saturday, June 11th at 8AM the Superman Bicycle Ride will take place at Washington Park.   10, 40, and 60 mile rides with rest stops and “sag wagon” support. The Superman Bicycle Ride is a tour through historic Massac County in southern Illinois. Come explore the countryside surrounding the Home of Superman — Metropolis, IL, located on the banks of the Ohio River, along I-24, halfway between St. Louis, MO, and Nashville, TN. Parts of the routes follow the old Ohio River bed before the channel changed its course hundreds of years ago. Enjoy the country charm as you pass by this majestic farmland.

Metropolis Art Classes Summer Camp 2022 – Monday, June 13th: Stuffed Pet Camp (morning or afternoon session) – Bring your favorite small (think beanie baby size) stuffed animal to camp! We will be making a home and accessories for your little buddy.

Monday, June 20th: Robot Camp (morning or afternoon session)
Monday, June 27th: Landscapes on Canvas (morning or afternoon session)

-Suggested age: 1st grade and up, $15 per student covers all supplies, Message on Facebook or email kortneykennedy@gmail.com to reserve a spot, Minimum class size of 4, maximum of 9

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