Metropolis Superman Statue Rings in 2024

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – If you were on Market Street over the New Year’s weekend you may have noticed New Year’s glasses on our Superman statue.  The accessory was orchestrated by Metropolis City Council Woman, Michele Longworth.

Many local residents will recall that Michele made a pair of glasses for the Superman statue back in 2017 for the “Great American Eclipse”.   Michele told WMOK over the weekend that it struck her as she was on Market Street that Superman needed New Year’s glasses.  She said she looked back at her measurements from the solar eclipse glasses and went to work.

Approval needed to be made by the Metropolis Chamber and some other entities.  Everyone communicated on their phones to approve the glasses with the only problem remaining being how would the glasses get on Superman on a holiday weekend.

That’s where Michael Gentry came into the unfolding of events.  Mr. Gentry was on call this weekend for the City of Metropolis Electric Department and when contacted, was happy to use the bucket truck to affix the glasses on Superman in preparation for New Year’s Eve.