WMOK News Check
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Tonight – A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72°.
Thursday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 84°.
Thursday Night – A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71°.
The Metropolis 66 remains closed this afternoon following activity this morning from the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Illinois State Police
Metropolis Director of Public Safety, Chief Harry Masse advised WMOK just before noon that the Illinois Department of Revenue and Illinois State Police were on the scene this morning at the Metropolis 66.
Just shortly before 2:00 p.m. this afternoon WMOK was able to speak with Metropolis 66 store manager Carmen Bedding.
Carmen confirmed the information and told WMOK that point of sale systems and records were seized this morning.
Carmen advised that rumors about town that guns were drawn when officials entered the store are absolutely false. She went on to say that officials we’re kind and accommodating during the event.
Carmen was advised that the items were to be taken for investigation and following review would be returned to the store at which time Metropolis 66 will reopen.
The Fort Massac Water District has advised that they have repaired the leak on Highway 145
The Fort Massac Water District has advised that they have repaired the leak on Highway 145.
They are issuing a precautionary Boil Order. This is strictly precautionary, there are no known issues with the water quality. The Boil Order is expected to last until the lab results are analyzed, which could be approximately Friday morning. This is for drinking water only.
Customers affected are along Highway 145 between Powers Church and the old Veach’s Building, including all of Waldo Church Road, Deer Run Road, Adam’s Way, Wesley Drive, Country Acres Lane and Old Orchard Road.
If you live close to these areas and are concerned if you’re included – call the office for assistance or you can call or text Ryan Travis at 618-638-3833 at anytime day or night.
The Fort Massac Water District apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Metropolis Man Arrested on Warrant for Driving While License Suspended
This Week on WMOK’s Coffee Break:
Wednesday – Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes
Thursday – Metropolis Public Library
Today Wednesday, August 3rd from 3P-4P the Metropolis Public Library will celebrate National Watermelon Day at Washington Park in Metropolis.
They will have a watermelon eating contest, favorite watermelon book readings, watermelon education, and more. Please register if you plan to attend and you may just get to take home a treat! For more information call the Metropolis Public Library at (618)524-4312.
The Metropolis City Pool will close for the season after the end of this week
The hours for the Metropolis City Pool Today through Thursday will be Noon to 7P.
The pool will close at 5P on Friday and Saturday for private events and the Back to School Bash lead by the Metropolis Police Department will take place on Sunday, August 7 from 12-5P.
Thrive Dispensary Collecting Animal Supplies for Local Animal Shelter
Thrive has begun collecting animal supplies to donate to Project Hope Humane Society for the month of August. Below is a list of items they are accepting. All who donate will be entered in a drawing to win a Thrive Gift Basket! The winner will be drawn on August 31st. If you are unable to pick up your prize in 7 days, another winner will be chosen.
Today is National Watermelon Day!
Popular during the summer, especially at cookouts and picnics, watermelon is celebrated today with National Watermelon Day. There are over 1,200 varieties of watermelon. In the Western Hemisphere, it is grown in the United States, Mexico, Central America—particularly in Guatemala and Costa Rica—and South America. More than 30 states in the United States grow watermelon, the leading ones being Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and Indiana. Watermelon is available year-round in the United States because of supply from south of the border. Read more here
Harrah’s Metropolis Back to School Supply Give-A-Way – Thursday, August 4th
Massac County Farmer’s Market
Thursdays from 3-6p
Saturdays from 8am-Noon
at the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
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.
COPE Food Pantry Distribution taking 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
Covid-19 Transmissions Remain Elevated in the Southern Seven Region
From the Southern Seven Health Department: (7/29/22) – S7HD COVID-19 Community Transmission Level Update – (Six Counties Remain at High Level. Residents urged to use caution)
• High Level: Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union
• Medium Level: Alexander
• Low Level: 0
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.
For more information 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.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area, along with a Special Weather Statement.
Today and Tonight Thunderstorm chances increase again late this afternoon into tonight. This will include a marginal risk of severe storms along and west of a Wayne City, Illinois, to New Madrid, Missouri line. The primary severe storm hazard will be damaging winds.
Thursday through Tuesday Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast Thursday and Friday. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms can be expected Saturday through Tuesday. Heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary hazards. Heat indices may exceed 100 in the western half of the region over the weekend. Minor flooding will continue along the Little Wabash River at Carmi.
Potentially dangerous heat indices are expected again today across southwest Indiana, far southeast Illinois, and much of western Kentucky. Afternoon heat indices will reach 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon.
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and stay inside or take breaks in air-conditioned rooms if you can. Be mindful to not leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles, and check up on relatives and neighbors when possible.
School and Sports News
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
August 8th, 9th, and 11th – 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. -Grades 3rd-8th – Boys and Girls Free Basketball Camp – JHS gym
Massac County Unit #1
First Day of school is August 11, 2022
Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes will join us for Coffee Break on Wednesday August 3rd.
Stay tuned to WMOK for more coming up this week on Back to School
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