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8:09 PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

5:54 AM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

This Afternoon – A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Tonight – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday – A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Thursday – A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Friday – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind.

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Mayor Canada Addresses Flooding Issues During Recent Terrential Rains 7.18.24

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Metropolis Mayor Don Canada joined WMOK for Coffee Break last week, he revisited the torrential rains we experienced earlier in the week and the flooding throughout Metropolis.

Mayor Canada explained that the current state of the water system in Metropolis makes this flooding unavoidable when rains are falling so quickly. Canada advised that water generally begins pooling in the James Drive area – the water travels through Hospital Edition and under Adkins to the railroad tracks – behind Marberry and to the sports park to the creek that carries it to the river.

Canada told WMOK that the water system is probably over 100 years old and that the age of the system is the reason the water-sewer separation project began.

Phases one and two of the water-sewer separation are complete.

As our conversation continued Mayor Canada went further in-depth regarding the water-sewer separation project and upcoming infrastructure work to be done in Metropolis. We will continue to bring you this conversation in this week’s WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet.

WMOK – Metropolis · Mayor Canada Addresses Flooding Issues During Recent Terrential Rains 7.18.24

July is Social Wellness Month

July is Social Wellness Month, a time to focus on nurturing relationships and building connections. Social wellness is vital for our emotional and mental health, reducing stress and anxiety. This month, prioritize activities that foster social connections, such as joining a club, volunteering, or simply scheduling coffee dates with friends.

By investing in our social well-being, we can cultivate a stronger sense of belonging and happiness. Make social wellness a priority this July and beyond!

WMOK Coffee Break Schedule - July

Wednesday – July 3rd – Historian Bob Lingle

Tuesday – July 9th – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor

Wednesday – July 10th – Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes

Thursday – July 11 – Tammie Obermark – Massac County Youth Fair begins Friday

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

Thursday – July 25th – Pharmacist Ashley Thompson – Metropolis Drugs 1

Wednesday – July 31st – Miranda Adams – Southern Seven Health Department Environment Health Director –

WMOK Community Events Listing

Metropolis Drugs 1 on East 5th Street in Metropolis
Caring for you and about you since 1975

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Metropolis Drugs 1
on East 5th Street in Metropolis

Helping you get your errands done
with convenient delivery in
Metropolis and Brookport

Call 618-524-8316

Caring for you and about you since 1975

Happening Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday, July 23

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

Wednesday, July 24

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.

University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU Unit Events

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Via email to WMOKnews@frontier.com with the words “upcoming event” in the subject line

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Via Walk-In – Lobby Hours 8am to 10:30 or by appointment (text 618-524-9209)

Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960

Happening Thursday and Friday

Thursday, July 25

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

Friday, July 26

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.

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Happening Saturday

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

Early Bird Drawing at the Market – Shop before 7:45am to pick up your ticket and enter – drawing is at 7:45am – Must be present to win – The Early Bird Drawing consists of an item from each vendor at the market – baked goods, plants and more

Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis – the park with the lighthouse – overlooking the beautiful Ohio River

See the Vendor listing for this week at Metropolis and Massac County Farmer Market on Facebook

The Annual Macedonia Baptist Church Barbeque will take place on Saturday in Brownfield at 297 Macedonia Road. Pork will be available by the pound – expertly prepared by Robert Crim. All are welcome to attend.

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Happening Next Week

Sunday, July 28

July

Monday, July 29

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.

6-7P – Walk To End Alzheimer’s – Mini Walk – Harrah’s Metropolis Casino