WMOK News Check
Wednesday – July 13, 2022
WMOK Metropolis – Serving Metropolis and the surrounding area since 1951
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In Today’s WMOK Online News Check:
– Sunny and Hot – but not excruciating – increasing temps through the week – possible storms on Sunday
– Illinois 145 Road Closure – Friday at 6pm – expected to reopen by Monday at 6am
– Due to the Illinois Family Relief Plan Sales taxes for qualified clothing and school-related items
will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25% for a 10-day window from August 5 to 14.
Learn more about Income and Property Tax Rebates that may also be available to you.
– Harrah’s Metropolis Back to School Supply Give A Way – August 4th –
Set a reminder for our Coffee Break with Chad Lewis for all the details – Thurs. July 28th
-Back to School Dates for Massac County Unit 1
-Massac County Farmer’s Market enters its’ 3rd week
Hear the current scheduled offerings for this week in the WMOK News Check below
-Arrest Reports
– Today is embrace your geekness day
Listen below:
Ask About Our Meat Bundles – (270) 488-316
Tonight – Clear, with a low around 65°.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 91°.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 67°.
Reminders from WMOK:
- Today is Walk In Wednesday at Harrah’s Metropolis – Noon to 2pm in the Harrah’s Hotel Lobby – Click here to see current positions available at Harrah’s Metropolis
Massac County Farmers Market in Search of Vendors – Produce and Non-Produce – Farmers – Home Gardeners – Crafters and More
The Massac County Farmers Market will take place on Thursday and Friday from 3-6pm and on Saturday from 8am-Noon. The shopping experience is contingent upon how many vendors arrive to share their produce, plants, crafts, jams, preserves and other goodies with the community. If you are interested in participating as a vendor – contact Alexis Burnett at the Massac County Farm Bureau Office at 618-524-5811.
WMOK heard from Mr. Verbarg on Wednesday morning and he advised that he will be at the Massac County Farmers Market on Thursday at 3pm and on Saturday at 7am. Mr. Verbarg will have available Missouri Watermelons (seeded and unseeded), Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Zuchini, Squash, Tomatoes (Yellow and Red). Mr. Childress has advised that he will have Sweet Corn at the Massac County Farmers Market on Saturday at 9am.
If you have plans to attend as a vendor this week please contact WMOK so that we can include the information. You may call WMOK at 618-524-9209, email at WMOKnews@frontier.com or message the WMOK Facebook page.
Follow the Massac County Farmers Market Page on Facebook
WMOK’s Coffee Break:
Tuesday – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor
We welcome suggestions for guests! Email suggestions to wmoknews@frontier.com, message to the WMOK FB Page or mail to: 339 Fairgrounds Rd. Metropolis 62960
JULY
On July 16 – The Christian Bowhunters Association National Banquet will take place at Eastland Life Church – 716 East 3rd Street in Metropolis.
Tickets are on a first come first serve basis – to reserve your ticket today call Brian Comer at 618-638-6563. For more about Christian Bowhunters of America visit www.christianbowhunters.org
The Massac County Youth Fair begins Friday July 15th and runs through Saturday July 23rd
Hear our full Coffee Break with Massac County Youth Fair 2022 President Tammie Wiseman Obermark below:
Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th, 2022 -26th Annual Massac County Youth Fair Tractor and Farm Machinery Show
Rules for Tractor & Old Machinery Show (July 16 & 17) Sponsored by Massac County Youth Fair & Community Center, Inc
Machinery must be operated in slow and safe manner always. Anyone 16 years of age operating machinery must have adult supervision. Do NOT leave machinery running and unattended. Sponsor and/or contact person are NOT responsible for injury, theft, damage or loss of tools or equipment. NOTE: Riders on tractors MUST have a seat, extra riders will NOT be permitted on tractors unless they have a safe seat.
Machinery may be brought to the show site beginning on Friday, July 16 and must be moved from the show area by 4PM on Sunday (7/17).
Campers for Youth Fair participants will be allowed to set up Sunday afternoon at 4P.
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Massac County School and Sports News
Metropolis Head Start – Wants parents to be sure to get those appointments made for health requirements. Returning children will need updated physicals and dental exams on file. Call before offices get booked up! They still have a few spots left for the 22-23 school year but they are filling up quickly. Call (618) 524-5222 to set up your appointment!
Upcoming Important Dates for Massac Unit #1 Students:
Tuesday, August 9 – Teacher In-Service
Wednesday, August 10 – Teacher In-Service
Thursday, August 11 – First Day of School for Students
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