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Monday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – July 1, 2024

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Monday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet - Metropolis and Massac County News - July 1, 2024


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8:19 PM
Monday, July 1, 2024
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

5:39 AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

This Afternoon – Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night – Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night – A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

Thursday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge Temporary Closure - Today and Tomorrow

(Metropolis, IL) – The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridgeis temporarily closed for two days through July 2 at 5 p.m. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled the closure to allow for paving operations, including a mill and pave operation on the Kentucky side approaching the bridge.

Key Details:

– Closure Dates: July 1 (8 a.m.) – July 2 (5 p.m.)
– Reason: Paving operations and storm drainage maintenance
– Impact: Bridge will remain closed overnight on July 1 due to equipment placement
– Detour: No marked detours; motorists can self-detour using Interstate 24 over the Ohio River bridge

Additional Work: The City of Brookport will also perform maintenance on storm drainage valves and piping near the end of the bridge on the Illinois side during this time.

Power Outage Hits Metropolis Residents on Saturday

(Metropolis, IL) – A power outage affected some Metropolis residents on Saturday morning, beginning around 5:00 a.m.  According to Metropolis City Dispatch, the outage was caused by a vehicle hitting a power pole on Mary’s Lane overnight. Crews worked quickly to replace the pole, with power restored by approximately 8:00 a.m.

In a separate incident, a driver hit a light pole on West 10th Street on Sunday afternoon, with the Metropolis Police Department responding to the scene.

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WMOK Coffee Break - Metropolis IL

WMOK Coffee Break Schedule - July

Tuesday – July 2 – Massac County Commissioners

Tuesday – July 9th – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor

Wednesday – July 10th – Massac County Unit 1 school superintendent Jason Hayes

Wednesday – July 17th – Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman

Thursday – July 18th – Metropolis Mayor Don Canada

Tuesday – July 23rd – Chase Hileman – Rural Health, Inc.

Wednesday – July 24th – Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse

WMOK Community Events Listing

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Happening Monday, July 1

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Happening Tuesday, July 2

Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis.

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.

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Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960

Happening Wednesday, July 3

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

1-3P – DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution – 1st Wednesday of each month – Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St.

Happening Thursday, July 4

Happening Friday, July 5

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.



Metropolis Events – Independence Day Fireworks in the City of Metropolis Scheduled for Friday July 5th – Harrah’s Metropolis to Host Annual Hometown Celebration

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Step out into town on Friday, July 5th for Independence Day fireworks in the City of Metropolis—a dazzling fireworks display will be launched at approximately 9:15 PM from the Ohio River.

Come out at 6pm to visit the Harrah’s Metropolis Hometown Celebration leading up to the fireworks display.  Admission to the event is just $5, with proceeds benefiting the Back-to-School Supply Giveaway.  The Hometown Celebration takes place in the Harrah’s Metropolis parking lot.

This year’s Hometown Celebration promises to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family, with a range of activities and attractions.  Kids will enjoy the inflatable games, while adults can indulge in delicious food and drinks provided by El Tequila Taqueria and Dr. Frankfurter’s Concession, featuring their famous Shake-Ups.

The event is proudly sponsored by the Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Metropolis, IL (Home of Superman), and Harrah’s Metropolis.

Mark your calendars and join in the celebration!

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Happening Saturday, July 6

7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market

Vendors may begin setting up at 6am – Check in with Kim Comer or Angie Lockard upon arrival.

7am to Noon – Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis – the Park with the Lighthouse overlooking the Ohio River!

To vend email MassacFarmersMarket@gmail.com

or message Metropolis and Massac County Farmer Market on Facebook

 


Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market Open Saturday from 7am until Noon

 

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market takes place every Saturday through September 14th at the Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis.

 

 

You’ll find produce, plants, breads and bakery items, hand-crafted items, arts, upcycled clothing, sweets, crafts and creations and more at the Market.  

 

 

 

Shop before 7:45am to be entered in the early bird drawing – drawing at 7:45am – Must be present to win. 

 

The organizers of the market have advised WMOK that they have ranged between 12 and 25 vendors each week during the weeks that the market has taken place this season.

The volunteers look to add as many local producers of produce, vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers and other hand-crafted goods as possible.

They ask that especially folks with produce, flowers and other farm goods visit the market and speak with them about vending.

 

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