Monday, May 23, 2022
Today we expect cloudy skies, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69°. With gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 55°.
Tuesday – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79°.
Tuesday Night – A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 67°.
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Early voting for the General Primary Election, which will be held on June 28, 2022, will go through June 27, 2022. Early voting is done at the Massac County Courthouse, 1 Superman Square, in the County Clerk’s Office – Monday through Friday 8A-12P and 1-4P and on Saturday, June 25, 2022 between 8A -12P.
Today is World Turtle Day!
Created and sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue, an organization that works to protect turtles and tortoises, World Turtle Day brings attention to turtles and tortoises so that both knowledge of and respect for them may be increased. The day aims to encourage humans to take action to help turtles and tortoises survive by protecting their habitats and stopping their illegal trade and sale. Turtles and tortoises face threats on many fronts: smuggling, cruel pet trade, the exotic food industry, destruction of their habitats, water contamination, and global warming.
There are approximately 330 species of turtles and tortoises. Turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises live on land. Both turtles and tortoises live long lives, although tortoises can live much longer, reaching up to 200 years. Turtles and tortoises have shells that are covered by scutes, which are hard scales. Turtles shed their scutes, but tortoises do not. Both turtles and tortoises brumate in the fall or winter, which is similar to hibernation. They become slow, they cool down, and they stop eating, in an effort to protect themselves from cold weather.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
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Monday, May 23 – At The River Ministries Monthly Community Meals – Dorothy Miller Park – Free community meals are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5P.
-The meal will have barbecue, chips, baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad and ice cream with toppings. There will be activities and outdoor games to enjoy along with live contemporary Christian music. If it rains, the event will be held at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. If you are in need of transportation, you can call (618) 638-7561 by 3PM Monday.
-Boarding for the First Baptist Church van will be at 4:30P at Guardian House, Haven House and Humma Apartments.
Coming Up in June:
Massac County Patriot Boys Basketball Camp . June 6-9 for Grades 2nd through 9th. Registration will be the day of, 2nd through 5th grade is 9A – 11:30A; 6th through 9th grades will be 12:30-3P. The cost is $40. For more information, call Coach Joe Hosman at (270) 816-6923.
Metropolis Public Library Summer Reading Program Registration will take place on 06/07/2022 (Tue.) from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Metropolis Public Library
The program will take place on Tuesdays for eight weeks beginning June 7. Sign up here for the Summer Reading Program or call the Metropolis Public Library at 618-524-4312.
On Thursday, June 9, at 7P – Superman 5K Fun Run / Walk at Harrah’s Metropolis. This Massac County United Way fundraiser is FUN for the whole family!
Entry Fee: $20 (by June 3) or $25 after Kids 10 & Under: $10 (by June 3) or $15 after T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners.
Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Metropolis/SupermanRoadRace **NEW LOCATION** This year’s race will begin the Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel Parking Lot.
Questions? Email cpierce@cnb-metropolis.com
Southern Seven Health Department will have Wellness on Wheels – Massac County Health Screening Events
May 26th – Metropolis Community Center – 3p-6p
June 15 – Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis 10AM – 12:30PM
June 15 – Brookport in front of City Hall – 1 – 4PM
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Walgreens – Shift Leads, Customer Service Associates – Apply online at jobs.walgreens.com
Honeywell – QC Laboratory Analyst, Capital Project Manager, Uranium Accountability Leader, Process Engineer – Apply online at honeywellcareers.dejobs.org
Massac Memorial Hospital – LPN – Inpatient – FT, Patient Access Clerk – PT, Maintenance Tech – Full
Local School and Sports News
Joppa Maple Grove has also announced supplied that will be needed by incoming 7th grade students:
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