WMOK News Check – Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Today – Partly sunny, with a high near 82°. With wind gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60°. With wind gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then partly sunny, with a high near 81°. With wind gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48°.
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The Massac County Fire Protection District has advised that a burn ban is now in effect for Massac County until further notice.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area.Today and Tonight An elevated risk of wildfire spread is forecast this afternoon across the Missouri Bootheel, western Kentucky, far southwest Illinois, and southwest Indiana. Please heed all burn bans and use caution when handling fire triggers.
Wednesday through Sunday A chance of thunderstorms is forecast throughout the region Wednesday into Wednesday evening. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm with damaging winds or large hail is possible. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are forecast Thursday. Please heed all burn bans and use caution when handling fire triggers.
The next Metropolis City Clean Up Week for 2022 will be held the week of November 14-18. This will be the last Metropolis City Clean Up Week for the year.
The Metropolis Police Department will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by selling Pink Metropolis Police Department Patches to raise funds. The patches are $15.00 each. You can contact Chief Masse or stop by the police department to get a patch. The Metropolis Police Department is located at 1020 Broadway Street in Metropolis.
The Brookport Fire Department is looking for volunteers. Volunteer Now~ Stop by the Brookport City Hall during regular business hours or use the contact information below:
Chief Copley: 618-309-3010 Assistant Chief Wooten: 618-638-8230
Beyond the Mirror is hiring stylists. Apply in person at 1005 E. 5th St.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
Friday, October 21 – 7P Fall Back to Metropolis 2022 – Come out at 7pm and participate in the first annual zombie walk. Stay for shopping , a costume contest and other fun.
At 9pm Zaago’s Horror Extravaganza will be guiding everyone through an outdoor showing of the cult classic Night of the Living Dead.
Sunday, October 23 – 5-7P Waldo Baptist Church – Fall Fellowship
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Today – Tuesday, October 11
2-4P – The Massac County HCE presents Craft Night The craft sessions will be held in the Farm Bureau & Extension Office meeting rooms. Those who attend will have the choice to make any of the following crafts: Stamping Up Cards (instructor Mina Haverkamp), Material Wreaths (instructor Carol Kent), Painted Stepstones (instructor Judy Ferguson), and Lace Pumpkin (instructor Lisa Blair from MarLi’s). A small fee will be asked for each craft you make to cover the instructor’s expenses. Come have some fun and bring a friend! PLEASE sign up ahead to make sure they have enough for everyone.
7P – Brookport City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 13
9A-12P – Cope Food Pantry – Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Call (618)524-3635
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
6P- Metropolis American Legion Post 306 will be holding monthly meetings on the second Thursday of the month. The Metropolis American Legion Post 306 is located at 321 Market St.
6P Fall 2022 Women’s Personal Defense Course held at the Metropolis Community Center. This is a 5 week course for women/girls only. Participants will learn how and where to strike attackers, how to avoid potential threats, and ultimately test their new skills and go all out on the instructors. Course tickets are $80.
Friday, October 14
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
12P – Sunday, October 23 at 12P Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles Presents – Fall Back to Metropolis 2022! Fun filled weekend in Metropolis Illinois. Featuring Mini-Con, Zombie Walk, Night of The Living Dead outdoor screening with Zaago’s Horror Extravaganza, Super Retro Dance Party with DJ Ray Martinez, Special Guest Raushan Hammond from Steven Speilburg’s “HOOK”, Voice actress Samantha Newark. Q&A a with celebrity guests, Bounce House, face painting, treats at Sissy’s a Sweet Shop after hours.
Massac County High School Jazz Band in Sissy’s Courtyard Saturday afternoon.
6-10P – The Metropolis Public Library presents Capture The Flag-Glow Edition!! The Metropolis Public Library will be blocking off the street block surrounding the Metropolis Public Library for an EPIC game of Capture the Flag- GLOW STYLE! *Receive a team glow bracelet and work together to enter the other team’s marked territory and recapture your glowing flag! Get caught and spend time in jail. Meet at 6pm @Washington Park Look for the bonfire *Losers roast marshmallows for winners *YOU MUST RSVP so that we have enough team bracelets. *AGES: 13 & UP
Saturday, October 15
Fort Massac Encampment
8 – 12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
9A-1P – Pre-K through 4th Grade Basketball Sign-Ups at the Metropolis Soccer Complex
12-4P- Project Hope Vaccine Clinic will take place at Project Hope Humane Society, 1698 W. 10th. Vaccines for rabies and dog and cat booster shots will be available, as well as microchipping, baths and toenail trims.
Brookport Community Yard Sales
6-9P – Massac County Mental Health’s Haunted Hayride will be held at the Massac County Youth Fairgrounds, 4476 Korte Rd. Join in their wagon, drive your car, or even bring your own wagon through the haunted hayride route! All proceeds go to MCMH’s community programs. PRICING: MCMH Wagon-$5 per person, $10 per car, $20 per truck/wagon
Sunday, October 16
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