WMOK News Check
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Tonight – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°.
Friday – A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86°.
Friday Night – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71°.
Weather Permitting the Massac County Farmer’s Market will take place this afternoon from 3 to 6 and on Saturday from 8 to Noon in the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
Metropolis 66 will reopen at 2pm today following a closure of a little more than 24 hours
The Metropolis 66 will reopen this afternoon at 2pm following the execution of a search warrant by the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Revenue on Wednesday morning.
When WMOK spoke with Store Manager, Carmen Bedding on Wednesday afternoon she advised that though it had been a stressful day – officials were kind and accommodating during the event which included the seizure of point of sale systems and records. Carmen was in touch with her supervisors from KKG – the company who owns the Metropolis 66. Carmen said that the owners have assured her that there are no ‘wrong doings’ and they are fully cooperating with the Illinois Department of Revenue.
WMOK has followed up with Bedding several times today and she has advised that a technician was on site this morning at the Metropolis 66 to determine what equipment would need to be replaced so that the store can reopen.
The Metropolis 66 will reopen this afternoon at 2pm and will be able to conduct EBT and Cash sales. The owners of the Metropolis 66 are in the process of securing a credit card machine for the Metropolis location and hope to have it in place tomorrow.
Carmen advised that rumors about town that guns were drawn when officials entered the store are absolutely false; however they greatly appreciate all of their regular customers and members of the community who reached out to and attempted to reach out to them on Wednesday in concerns for their well-being.
Today!! Harrah’s Metropolis Back to School Supply Give-A-Way
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 have issued 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.
Fort Massac State Park Looking for Help for Fort Massac Encampment
Fort Massac State Park is looking for an organization to assist parking cars on the park property during this year’s Encampment that will take place in October. Help Contact Chris McGinness –chris.mcginness@illinois.gov for more information.
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 Day!
The chocolate chip cookie is the most popular cookie in America. It was invented after 1930, most likely in 1937 or 1938, by Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, when she added cut-up chunks of Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate to a cookie recipe. Her Butter Drop Dough cookie recipe called for melted baking chocolate, which she did not have, so she cut up chunks of the Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate instead. Some believe she was hoping the chocolate would melt in the batter, and that she created the chocolate chip cookies by accident, but others believe she knew that it would not melt, and she was trying to create the new cookies on purpose. No matter the case, she gave us chocolate chip cookies! Read more here
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.
Today and Tonight Thunderstorm activity will be common across the region, and heavy rainfall will be a concern mainly this morning, especially along and west of the Mississippi River. A Flood Watch is in effect through mid-morning for part of southeastern Missouri. There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms across western Kentucky and southwestern Indiana today, mainly in the heat of the day. High winds will be the main hazard with stronger storms. Minor flooding will continue along the Little Wabash River at Carmi.
Friday through Wednesday Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue Friday and Saturday, primarily during the daylight hours. Lightning and locally heavy rain should be the primary hazards.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms remain possible from Sunday through Wednesday, with a peak in coverage anticipated late Monday into Tuesday. Lightning and locally heavy rain should be the primary hazards.
Southern Seven Health Department’s Wellness on Wheels will be in Metropolis on August 11, 2022
The S7HD’s Wellness on Wheels will be at the Univ. of IL Donation Garden Open House on Monday, August 11th from 5P – 6P.
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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