WMOK News Check
Tuesday – July 26, 2022
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Today – Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91°
– Elevated Heat Index – Heat Advisory Until 7pm
Tonight – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 75°, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday – A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91° and with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night – Showers and thunderstorms with a low around 72°.
Today is Aunts and Uncles Day !
The Metropolis City Pool advised this afternoon that they will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a maintenance issue
Metropolis Man Charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery
On July 22, 2022 Metropolis Officers were called to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1100 block of Ophia. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim who is disabled was struck numerous times in the face by 51 year old Michael B Robison of Metropolis. The victim was transported by ambulance to Massac Memorial Hospital. Robison was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery. Robison was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
All Southernmost Illinois Counties at High Community Transmission Level
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports that as of July 22, according to the CDC, 94 Illinois counties are at High or Medium COVID-19 Community Transmission Levels. Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) reports that all seven counties located in the Southern 7 region are listed at High Level.
“Residents in these counties are urged to be cautious, especially if they are immunocompromised, have underlying health conditions, or have close contact with someone who is either,” said Shawnna Rhine S7HD Community Outreach Coordinator. “While it’s hard to know how many positive cases there are, High Levels mean cases are rising and local hospitals are being affected. We should all take this seriously.”
COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children age 6 months to age 18 are available at each Southern 7 Public Health Clinic by appointment only. Adults can also get their shot, without an appointment, on the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van.
IV medications and oral pills can now be used to treat COVID-19. Talk with a health care provider as soon as possible to see if you are eligible for one of these treatments. You will need a prescription.
To find the Southern 7 Public Health Clinic in your county, visit southern7.org, download the Southern 7 App or call 618-634-2297. For a complete schedule of WOW Van dates in your area, visit Southern 7 Health Department on Facebook or call 618-634-2297 ex. 9161.
Food Distribution this evening at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church – COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place this week
On Tuesday from 6-7:30pm the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church Food Pantry will open it’s doors to the community. The Lighthouse Assembly of God Church is located at 670 Airport Road. For more information you can call (618)524-2256.
COPE Food Pantry Distributions take place this week:
– Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
– Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Brookport- Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
-Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Clients may pick up food items once a month in Brookport or Metropolis.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
The Metropolis Public Library has advised that they will host the After School Program again this year
Registration will be held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY August 1st-3rd from 10am 4pm – Call (618)524-4312 on Wednesday, July 27th to schedule an appointment.
📌 As much as the library would love to open this program to everyone, space is limited. Working Parents/ Guardians during the hours of 2:30-5p will have top priority for placement. Letters of employment and schedule will be required.
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
The Massac County Farmer’s Market takes place on Thursdays from 3-6p and on Saturdays from 8am-Noon at the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
The shopping experience is contingent upon how many producers show up to sell their goods to the community. We encourage vendors to contact WMOK so that we can add them to the vendor listing for this week. You can call WMOK at 618-524-4400 or message/comment to the WMOK Facebook page.
We’ve begun the vendor list for this week:
-Pamela Mclelland will be at the market on Thursday and Saturday with Fresh Local Honey
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