WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor Tells WMOK More About Monday Afternoon Fires

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor joined WMOK for an impromptu Coffee Break on Tuesday morning to discuss the Monday afternoon fires in Massac County.  Sheriff Kaylor reiterated to WMOK how important it is to obey burn bans as a fire can get out of hand very quickly with the extremely dry conditions

Massac County Emergency Management Director, Brian Horn tells WMOK that approximately 85 acres burned in Massac County on Monday afternoon.

Sheriff Kaylor went into detail during our Coffee Break interview about the fires and the community response.  He told WMOK that many individuals showed up with equipment ranging from garden hoes and rakes to skid steers and bucket diggers to cut lines and assist in stopping the fire.  It was late Monday evening when crews cleared the scene.  Approximately 70 acres were burned.

Hear WMOK’s full discussion with Sheriff Kaylor about the incidents below:

WMOK has curated below photos from Monday afternoon’s fire

Photos Below Courtesy of the Brookport Fire Department – Wendi and Kirby

Photos Below Courtesy of Massac County EMA

Drone Footage Courtesy of DC Drone Photos

More –> Approximately 85 Acres Burned in Massac County on Monday Afternoon Amid Extended Dry Conditions

Full list of Massac County Food Pantries

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This Week:

Drive safely: Give wildlife a “brake” Week: 23-29

Wednesday – October 26

8:10a – WMOK Coffee Break – Guest: Chief Harry Masse – Metropolis Police Department

9a-3p – COPE Food Pantry Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618) 524-3635

5:30 – 7:30P Rural Health, Inc. presents Night Of The Living Health Fair

Thursday – October 27

Black Cat Day: 27 Link

3-6p – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot

Friday – October 28

National First Responders Day

9a-3p – COPE Food Pantry Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618) 524-3635

Saturday – October 29

8a-12p – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot

8A-2P – Metropolis Kiwanis 2nd Peanut Day Fundraiser. The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis held the first 2022 Peanut Day fundraising project in September and will hold the second on Saturday, October 29th, from 8A – 2P. Kiwanians and Massac County High School Key Club members will set up roadblocks at two intersections in Metropolis to collect donations and distribute peanuts.

6:30-8:30P – Ghostly Wake hosted by Mrs. Elijah P. Curtis will take place at the Elijah P. Curtis House, located at 405 Market St. The event is suitable for all ages and costumes are welcome. Tickets are a donation of $7 donation to the Massac County Historical Society and are available at the door.

Sunday – October 30

Metropolis Police Department and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Trunk or Treat at Fort Massac State Park – Costume Contest at 4pm – Trunk or Treat Begins at 5pm

Monday – October 31

Halloween or All Hallows Eve

Trick or Treating:
Brookport 5-9p
Metropolis 5-8p
Joppa 5-8p

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