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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.
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
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 –
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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.
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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.
Happening Saturday
7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market
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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.
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
Coming Up in August
HollandFest – Thursday, August 1 at 5PM
Saturday, August 3 – 10A-4P – Metropolis Back To School Fair
August 12-16 – Metropolis City Clean-Up Week
Tuesday, August 13 – Massac Unit 1 – First Day of School
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