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8:04 PM
Monday, July 29, 2024
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

5:58 AM
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

Metropolis Public Library Moves Forward Following Sad Era

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Metropolis Mayor Don Canada joined WMOK for Coffee Break in July we asked him to give a summation of where things currently stand with the Metropolis Public Library following the disruption earlier this year that garnered national attention.

Hear our discussion below:

WMOK – Metropolis · Metropolis Public Library Moves Forward Following Sad Era 7.24

This Afternoon – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 113. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph..

Tuesday Night – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light south southwest wind.

Wednesday – Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light south southwest wind.

Thursday – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wrapping Up - 5th Street - Civitan and Lincoln Park

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When WMOK spoke with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada we learned the current situation of the Civitan / Lincoln Ballpark on East 5th Street in Metropolis.

Regarding tennis courts in the park – Canada advised that it would not be feasible to replace the courts at the park as the cost could fall in the 500-600 thousand dollar range.

Mayor Canada told WMOK that councilpersons are working on potential ideas for the future of the park.

Hear our conversation below:

WMOK – Metropolis · Wrapping Up – 5th Street – Civitan And Lincoln Park

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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

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University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU Unit Events

Happening Monday through Wednesday

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

Tuesday, July 30

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

Wednesday, July 31

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

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Happening Saturday

Saturday, August 3

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! Rain or shine – excluding “severe weather” To vend email MassacFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

10A-4P – Metropolis Back To School Fair

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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

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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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Happening Next Week

Monday, August 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.

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

Tuesday, August 6

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday 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.

Wednesday, August 7

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.

Thursday, August 8

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

5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room

9P – The IAHCE District 4/5 Workshop will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham)

Friday, August 9

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.