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Friday – January 5, 2024

Sunset in Metropolis – 4:52 PM (CST)

Saturday – January 6, 2024

Sunrise in Metropolis, IL – 7:09 AM (CST)

Today – A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight – Rain, mainly before 5am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 36. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday – A 20 percent chance of rain before 7am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night – A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Helps Hundreds in Massac County in December

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – C.O.P.E. Food Pantry has advised that during their December distribution, they were able to provide 495 Holiday Bags in addition to the 495 regular pantries to those in need.

The folks at C.O.P.E. express extreme gratitude to those who have helped in 2023 and that without the assistance of the community, the holiday bags and C.O.P.E. itself would not be possible.

Not long ago as C.O.P.E. gave follow-up for one of their Fall months they advised that they had purchased 9,076 pounds of foodstuff that month in addition to the just over 1100 lb of foodstuffs donated by the community.

The need for C.O.P.E. in Massac County has grown greatly during 2023. They advise that each time their doors are open they gain new patrons.

Moving into 2024 C.O.P.E. asks for the continued support of the community. If you wish to donate or take part in assisting in the mission of C.O.P.E. you can visit them during pantry hours (9a-3p, M W F) at 1013 North Avenue in Metropolis.

NA and AA Meetings Available at the Metropolis Public Library

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Metropolis Public Library Director Rosemary Baxter joined WMOK this week for Coffee Break she said that some scheduling difficulties with recovery meetings have been ironed out and meetings have resumed.

Baxter said the NA meetings are back in full swing on Tuesdays at the Metropolis Public Library. The meetings begin at 5:30 in the basement of the library. Baxter said attendees should enter through the 4th Street side door near the library’s community pantry.

AA meetings are also held at the Metropolis Public Library on Mondays and Fridays. The AA meetings take place from 7pm-9pm. Attendees are welcome to arrive at 6:30pm for coffee.

The Metropolis Public Library is located at 317 Metropolis Street.

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This Week

Friday, January 5

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

7pm – AA Meeting – Metropolis Public Library – enter through basement door near community pantry – 317 Metropolis Street, Metropolis

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This Weekend

Saturday, January 6

5:30P – Lucky 7’s – Metropolis American Legion Auxiliary-Overton P. Morris Post 306 – 321 Market St – Start your New Year out Right. Doors open@5:30pm Game starts@6pm Must Be 18yrs old to Enter & Play. Dobbers, Food & Beverages Available

Sunday, January 7

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Next Week

Monday, January 8

9:30-11A – Garden Club – Metropolis Community Center – 900 W 10th St (2nd Monday of the month)

9:30-11A – Quilter’s Group – Metropolis Community Center, 900 West 10th St For more information contact the Metropolis City Hall at (618)524-4016.

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

7-8P – Metropolis City Council Meeting, 106 W 5th St

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Next Week

Tuesday, January 9

10-11A – Aerobics Class, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St, For more information contact the Metropolis City Hall at (618)524-4016.

Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis, and is always in search of new members – Hear our discussion with Dan Huffman of Metropolis Kiwanis from WMOK’s Coffee Break program here

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Next Week

Wednesday, January 10

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

11:30A-1P – Metropolis Chamber of Commerce meeting, 106 W 5th St.

4-6P – Dance Class, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St, For more information contact the Metropolis City Hall at (618)524-4016.

5:30-6:30P – Cash for Cats- Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St

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Kidz Club Resumes on Thursdays at the Metropolis Public Library

(WMOK) – The Metropolis Public Library Kidz Club resumes today from the holiday break.

The Kidz Club is for ages 3rd grade and older and takes place every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5pm and allows parents to have the kids in a safe space following the school day.

Each Thursday offers a different activity for attendees including lego, art and more.

Parents must provide emergency contact information to the Metropolis Public Library when dropping their children off for the first time.

Hear our conversation about the Kidz Club with Director Rosemary Baxter of the Metropolis Public Library from this morning’s Coffee Break program:

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National Whipped Cream Day

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Today’s holiday, National Whipped Cream Day falls on Reddi-Wip founder Aaron “Bunny” Lapin’s birthday (January 5, 1914 – July 10, 1999). Lapin invented Reddi-Wip in 1948.

We’ve included below a short video about Lapin from CBS This Morning’s Jane Pauley.

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George Reeves - TV's First Superman

Born on this day - 1914

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – We thank the Metropolis Super Museum for calling to our attention this morning that George Reeves’ TV’s first Superman would be 110 today!

George Reeves was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the 1950s television series “Adventures of Superman,” making him television’s first Superman.

Born on January 5, 1914, in Woolstock, Iowa, Reeves initially pursued a career in the arts before transitioning to acting. His breakthrough came with the role of Superman, which catapulted him to fame and made him an icon.

Tragically, Reeves’ life came to a mysterious and suspicious end.

On June 16, 1959, he was found dead from a gunshot wound in his home in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles. His death was officially ruled a suicide, but it has been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories, with some believing that he may have been murdered.

Reeves’ passing remains a controversial and enigmatic chapter in Hollywood history, leaving a lasting impact on his legacy and the way he is remembered.

Get more on the life of George Reeves in the video below from Classic Hollywood Legend on Youtube: