Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Today – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82°.
Tonight – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61°.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 81°.
Thursday Night – A 20% chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62°.
Today’s WMOK Online News Check:
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On Tuesday afternoon the Illinois Department of Public Health released the most recent quarter’s (January, February, March) violation reports for Illinois Nursing Homes.
Springfield, Peoria and Skokie had multiple facilities will violations as did a few other towns throughout the state. You can view the 2022 1st Quarterly Report for Illinois Nursing homes in it’s entirety here.
One Nursing facility in Southernmost Illinois had violation reports included in the release from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Southgate Health Care Center at 900 E. Ninth Street in Metropolis received a Type A violation of an occurrence for failing to implement fall interventions and preventing the falls of two residents; one a female in her 90s with a history of falls and a 74 year old male.
The fine was doubled in the instance involving Southgate to $25,000. This was done “in accordance with 300.282i and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b), 300.1210d)6), and 300.3240a).
An index on Quarterly Reports regarding Illinois Nursing Home violations may be found here.
WMOK will follow up with the community on these findings as we are able to learn further details.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area. Today and Tonight – Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible today. Some of
the storms may become severe with damaging winds and large hail.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday – Thunderstorms are possible late Thursday night through Friday evening. The potential for a few severe storms cannot be ruled out, along with heavy rainfall.
Today is Betty Picnic Day! Betty Picnic Day is a day to celebrate anyone named Betty. The origin of this day is unclear, although one source claims that it was possibly started in 1987 by Betty Wilder and Betty Paterson. They were wondering how many people named Betty were around them and put up flyers for a Betty Picnic. As the legend goes, the picnic was a hit and it became an annual event. Betty has been quite a popular name in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, between the years 1923 and 1940 the name appeared on the top names chosen for girls.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
JUNE
June 10-12 – 44th Superman Celebration – Celebrating 50 Years as Home of Superman– It’s More than a Convention, Better than a Festival, It’s a CELEBRATION! The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce hosts the 44th Annual Metropolis Superman Celebration, June 10th – 12th. 2022, with opening ceremonies starting at 9AM. Celebrity guests include, Smallville Stars: Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as well as the voice of Clark Kent/Superman on the Cartoon Network’s Justice League, George Newbern.
Meet your favorite artists & writers in Artist Alley & Writers Way exhibition hall. You can also see full replicas of Optimus Prime and the Batmobile. Admission to the event is FREE! There are a few activities that do have a participation or ticket fee. Most all activities take place on Market St. in Metropolis with parking available around the event area. The City National Bank Metro Tent will have many programs and activities going on including on Sunday, they will have the annual Heroes & Villains Costume Contest. A fan-built replica of Optimus Prime from Transformers will be on display during the weekend.
For more information, visit their website at supermancelebration.net or call the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at (618) 524-2714.
Metropolis Elks Lodge 1428 will be providing a cooling station during the Superman Celebration. The Metropolis Elks Lodge will open at 11AM on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11.
On Friday, June 10th beginning at 5AM – The Super Museum Presents Hidden Gems SUPER mini Con will take place. Everyone is invited to come out 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 Kiwanis Club of Metropolis 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.
On Sunday, June 12th the Metropolis Rotary Club’s 34th Annual Super Car Show will take place at Fort Massac State Park with registration from 8AM until 12PM and Judging begins at 9AM. The entry fee is $20, $15, same name (second entry), $10 display only (non-judged entry).
New for 2022: Top 100 Awards – 1900 2012 Top 90 Best of show and 2013 – 2022 Top 10 Specialty Awards *OVC Club cars display only*
For questions or more information call Mike at (618)524-2448 or (618)638-4621. For lodging call (618)524-2714. This is a rain or shine event!
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