Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 63°.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 91°.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 69°.
Massac County Primary Election Results:
Representative 117th:
Patrick Windhorst – 94.54%
Ron Ellis – 5.46%
Massac County Clerk:
(R)Hailey Miles – 100%
(C)Tim S Pearcy – 100%
-Tim S Pearcy will take on incumbent Hailey Miles in the General Election
Massac County Treasurer:
Jody Haverkamp – 47.8%
Sarah Bremer – 52.2%
Massac County Sheriff:
Chad Kaylor – 100%
Massac County Commissioner:
(R)Billy Max Reagor – 30.89%
(R)Jimmy Burnham – 69.11%
(D)Jerel Childers – 100%
-Jimmy Burnham will take on incumbent Jerel Childers in the General Election
Precinct Committee Persons:
Adkins – Abby Batha – 100%
East Brooklyn – Brett Campbell – 100%
George’s Creek – (R)Randy Turner – 100%, (C)Tim S. Pearcy – 100% – Randy Turner and Tim S Pearcy will face off in the General Election
Grant – Doris Vogt – 100%
Hillerman – Cheryl Qualls – 100%
Lincoln – (R)Juanita Newberry (53.45%) over (R)Gary Webb (46.55%), Joshua Duncan (100%) – Joshua Duncan will take on Juanita Newberry in the General Election
Logan – Charles W Peck – 100%
Metropolis 1 – (R)Samuel Stratmeyer – 100%, (D)Orlando McReynolds – 100% – Samuel K Stratmeyer will face Orlando McReynolds in the General Election
Metropolis 2 – Curtis M Kerley – 100%
Metropolis 3 – (R)Jamie L Fowler – 100%, (D)Aaron Clark – 100% – Jamie Fowler will take on Aaron Clark in the General Election
Metropolis 4 -William Holt – 100%
West Brooklyn – Billy Wessel – 100%
This week on WMOK’S Coffee Break:
Thursday – Metropolis Fire Chief Micah Tolbert
Coffee Break has been part of the southernmost Illinois morning radio landscape for decades and airs following the 8:00 a.m. WMOK News Check
Today is National Waffle Iron Day! Although the ancient Greeks cooked wafers similar to waffles using metal plates, what we’d recognize today as waffle irons got their start in Belgium in the fourteenth century. These irons consisted of metal plates that were hinged together and connected to wooden handles, which allowed them to be held over open fires. While the plates of modern waffle irons are honeycomb-shaped, which molds waffles in such a way so they can easily hold syrup and other toppings, early waffle iron plates had designs or etchings that left imprints in the waffles. The downside of these early irons was that the waffles, handles, and sometimes even the person using the iron were burned. Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, patented the first American waffle iron in 1869. This iron was designed for cooking waffles over wood or gas stoves and easily rested on them. It had a handle that made it easy to turn over, which made it less likely that its user would get burned.
The first electric waffle irons started being made in 1911. Or, at least their prototype was made then; according to Smithsonian Magazine, they didn’t go into production for another seven years. Waffle batter is poured onto their non-stick griddles, they are closed, and electricity heats them until waffles are made. In recent years, waffle irons have not only been used to make waffles, but for “waffling”: the cooking of foods besides waffles in waffle irons, like breakfast foods, pizza, burgers, chicken, and even more obscure foods. In addition, waffle iron use hasn’t even been confined to food—they’ve been used to help design shoes! Today we celebrate waffle irons for the waffles—and whatever else—they give us!
JULY
Metropolis Public Library’s Community Pantry is now available! It is located in the rear of the library. Items are available for anyone in need of them. This pantry is also available as a community project to anyone or group that would like to help keep it stocked contact the Metropolis Public Library at (618)524-4312.
Fourth of July Celebrations:
On Friday, July 1 – Harrah’s will kick off the holiday weekend with their Hometown Celebration! The celebration will start at 6P. They will have inflatables for kids and food and drinks to purchase. Fireworks will start at 9:15P. There is a $5 cover charge per person, cash only, and will benefit the local School Supply Drive.
On Friday, July 1st, the Golconda Marina will host a fireworks celebration starting at 5P and a fireworks display they will begin at dark. The Independence Day Lighted Boat Parade will start at 9P.
On Saturday, July 2nd – Anna City Park – 5P – live music, food trucks, winery, vendors, and fireworks at 9P.
On Saturday, July 2nd – City of Brookport will celebrate the holiday weekend with a parade beginning at 10A. They are still in need of some vintage cars for the parade. If you are interested, on Saturday, line up at 3rd and Margrave Streets between 9 – 9:30A. After the parade, there will be free chips, hot dogs, and water given out at the Brookport City Park. Fireworks will be at 9P.
On Monday, July 4, the Massac County Historical Society will hold an Ice Cream Social on the lawn of the Elijah P Curtis home located at 405 Market St. The Ice Cream Social will take place from 2 – 4P. Everyone is invited to attend at no charge. There will be seating provided, or people may bring their own chairs and blankets.
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Massac County School and Sports News
Upcoming Important Dates for Massac Unit #1 Students:
Monday, July 25 – 6:30pm – Regular School Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 9 – Teacher In-Service
Wednesday, August 10 – Teacher In-Service
Thursday, August 11 – First Day of School for Students
Monday, August 22 – 6:30pm – Regular School Board Meeting
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