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Wednesday – August 31, 2022
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Tonight – Clear with a low around 58°.
Thursday – Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 88°.
Thursday Night – Mostly cloudy with a low near 64°.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area.
Today and Tonight – Patchy ground fog may result in locally reduced visibility at times early this morning.
Thursday through Tuesday – There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, mainly over western Kentucky and parts of southeast Missouri during the afternoon hours. Any storms that occur are forecast to be non-severe.
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Illinois Department of Public Health Achieves Reaccreditation from National Public Health Body
CHICAGO – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra announced that that IDPH has achieved reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) following a rigorous review process by the national board to ensure it continues to meet or exceed the highest quality and performance standards for a public health agency. National accreditation through PHAB indicates that IDPH has demonstrated dedication to equity, accountability to stakeholders, strong relationships with key health stakeholders, and that it continues to evolve and strengthen its performance to improve the health of the residents of Illinois.
“IDPH’s reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board is an outstanding accomplishment, particularly given the challenges of the last three years,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The people of Illinois are fortunate to have a public health department that champions performance improvement and innovation—with a team of people dedicated to advocacy and partnerships that promote health equity, prevent and protect against disease and injury, and prepare for health emergencies. Congratulations to the entire IDPH team.”
“This recognition by the nation’s accrediting body for public health agencies is a well-deserved acknowledgement of the quality and dedication of our IDPH staff who work so hard each day to protect the health and wellness of everyone who lives in or visits Illinois,” said Director Vohra. “This honor demonstrates IDPH meets the highest national standards in each phase of our operations and displays our dedication to equity, accountability to stakeholders, strong relationships with key health stakeholders, and our goal to continuously evolve and strengthen our performance.”
The non-profit PHAB works to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB’s accreditation program, which receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sets standards against which the nation’s governmental public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance.
“We are extremely pleased to be at the point in the accreditation program where the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with many others, are successfully maintaining their five-year accreditation status through PHAB,” said PHAB President and CEO Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN. “In so doing, these health departments are assuring their communities that the value of accreditation is long-term — not a one-time recognition — and that continual improvement is the hallmark of a 21st century organization.”
Often called the “backbone” of the public health system, public health departments are on the front lines of communities’ efforts to protect and promote health and prevent disease and injury. PHAB-accredited health departments demonstrate great leadership by placing their work for peer review, with the goal of using the feedback obtained during the process to improve the services they provide to their communities.
IDPH has 200 different programs that benefit each state resident and visitor. With the assistance of local public health agencies, these essential programs and services make up Illinois’ public health system, a system that forms a frontline defense against disease through preventive measures and education.
Iowa town asks: Where did we put our time capsule?
(AP) The small northwest Iowa city of Sheldon planned to make the opening of a time capsule one of the centerpiece events of its 150th anniversary this weekend, but it ran into a slight problem. No one is sure where the time capsule is buried. “We’re trying to find instructions on exactly where it’s at before we just start digging,” said Sheldon Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Nordahl. “We think we know where it is, but to dig up concrete in the park when we have such a big event going on, we’re just postponing that to a little bit later in the year.”
The time capsule was buried 50 years ago during Sheldon’s centennial celebration and over time its specific location became a bit fuzzy. Event organizers had planned to open the time capsule during a town birthday celebration Friday morning featuring birthday cake and coffee. They then planned to place new items inside the capsule and rebury it.
The other events will go on as planned, with the time capsule unveiling delayed until workers can find it. To do that, the city will hire a company with an underground radar system that helped the nearby city of Sibley find its time capsule earlier this year.
“We still have every intention of finding it and digging it up,” Nordahl said. “It’s just a little more involved than what we originally had planned.” Sheldon, a city of 5,178 people about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines, was founded in 1872.
COPE Food Pantry Distribution
- 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
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Happening Today – Wednesday, August 31
COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
8:30A – 5P – Rural Health Inc. will be distributing Narcan at several of their locations including: Metropolis, Vienna, Anna, Dongola, and Goreville in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. It will be available for any 18 and older, it’s free and will be available while supplies last. For more information call (618) 833-4471.
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
Saturday, September 3
11A-1P – “Butts for Mutts” by Bear on the Air And Cub Catering – Project Hope Humane Society is now taking orders for BBQ Butts cooked by Bear on the Air and Cub Catering!! Cost will be $45 for the butts. Bear’s award-winning sauce will also be available for an extra cost of $5 per bottle. Orders must be paid for in advance, and the deadline to pay is Thursday, September 1 by 12 noon. The butts will be cooked overnight September 2 and be ready for pick-up on September 3 at Project Hope, 1698 W. 10th in Metropolis from 11 am until 1 pm.
To order, come by the shelter between 1-5 pm, and pay with cash, check, credit card or Venmo. You can also pay via PayPal, but you will need to message either on Facebook or by email that you have paid that way. The email address is info@projecthopehumanesociety.org All proceeds go directly to care for the animals at the shelter!! For more info call 618-638-4555
3P – McCracken County Public Library – Digital Skills: How to Apply for a Job Online – Applying for jobs online can be difficult. This class will walk you through the process of getting to the application from the job ad, making a quick resume, and uploading your documents. They’ll also talk about making an account when necessary to apply for the job, and how to keep track of your account information. The class will meet in the smaller meeting room upstairs and last one hour. The McCracken County Public Library is located at 555 Washington St.
4P Book Reading with Sabrina Beck and Art Display will take place. Join the author for a book reading, signing, and art display! The doors will open at 4P with the Art Display and the Book Reading will begin at 4:30P with a Q&A session at 5P. The event will take place at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. For more information email Sabrina at 1sabrinabeck@gmail.com.
8-11P Super City Bar & Grill will have live music featuring Gary Bobo!
9A the Panther Den Loop will take place in Makanda. All Trails states this is a 2.9 mile trail rated as “Moderate.” Expect it to be between 4-5 miles. Expect it to be quite rugged in some spots (bring a stick). Expect to spend a few hours here and don’t be surprised if you get a little “lost.” It’s part of the thrill!
8P – The Kentucky Opry welcomes William Lee Golden & The Goldens!
Sunday, September 4
Monday, September 5 – Labor Day
Metropolis Labor Day Parade – 10am – the parade route is from the Massac County Courthouse down Fifth Street to Fort Massac State Park
Local Job Listings
- Bill’s BBQ – is hiring for a full time position. Tuesday- Saturday. Apply in person at Bill’s BBQ 1215 E 8th St, Metropolis
- Metropolis Drugs I is in search of a Full Time Cashier. The position will have a weekly set schedule and the pharmacy is closed on Sundays. Working every other Saturday is a requirement of the position. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED. Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work with customers to meet their needs and attention to detail. Reliability is necessary. Apply In person or email your resume to Metropolisdrugs1@gmail.com
Local School and Sports News
Joppa
- Due to the Gym Lobby construction project, the main entrance to the Joppa High School gym is closed. If you are attending a sporting event at JHS, Please enter the gym through the back southwest double doors. These are the doors by the old tennis courts.
Massac
Massac County High School Athletic Director Pat Clark has advised on Parking Changes for the upcoming Football Season
It is asked that folks use the North and South parking lots to park for football games as the back lot near the garage needs to be used for handicap parking, game workers and the like.
Clark advised that there are no guidelines in place regarding Covid-19, however they ask that parents/guardians remind the young kids they need to be in the bleachers when not going to the concession or the restroom. Clark also said that with the new concession stand being used, the “old” band and football concession sheds will not be in use.
The band concession is located in the middle nearest the restroom and the junior class football concession is now located on the far right of the new building.
Admission will be $4 for adults and $3 for students.
As we have for over 70 years, WMOK will bring you Massac County Sports action when Football resumes September 2 – on your radio at 93.7FM, 920AM and streaming worldwide on the Section618 app and on our website at 920wmok.com.
Sponsorships are available for Massac County Sports on WMOK – Contact Greg Clark at 270-538-5251 to join Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis Big John, the City of Metropolis and John Foster State Farm among others as a sponsor of Massac County Sports on WMOK.
Prep basketball playoffs in Illinois will look a little different this coming season
The Massac County Youth Sports League has advised that they are looking for umpires for fall baseball and softball. Minimum pay is $20 a game and could be up to $40 a game. Most ages are pitching machine and tball level players. Please contact the Massac County Youth Sports Facebook page or contact Ryan McClellan at 618-638-8384.
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