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7:46 PM
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Sunset in Metropolis, IL
6:13 AM
Friday, August 16, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL
This Afternoon -A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight – Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday – A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night – A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light northwest wind.
Sunday – Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Get Massac County and Metropolis Illinois News in Your Text Message In-box FIVE Days a Week
Text the words “yellow sheet” to 618-524-9209
Metropolis City Clean-Up Week Underway Through Friday August 16th
All items must be at your normal pick up place and within 5 feet of the trash container.
All Items should be bagged or contained – anything loose should be bundled so that it can be handled by one employee.
Lumber will be picked up in small amounts only and must be stacked in 3’x3′ rolls. Carpet and padding must also be rolled in no larger than 3’x3′ rolls.
Items that will not be picked up include: electronics, appliances, yard waste, hazardous or medical waste, construction and demolition debris, tires, batteries and paint cans (unless empty and dry).
Last Day to Apply for LIHEAP this program year, that started in October of 2023, is August 15, 2024 – Assisting Southernmost Illinois Residents with Heating Expenses
Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.
Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible.
Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level.
Learn about the Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program
To speak directly with a representative of Shawnee Development Council regarding what programs you may be eligible for call the Massac County Office at (618) 524-2941
Last Fall as this year’s program got underway, WMOK spoke with Stephanie Eskridge of Shawnee Development to hear more about LIHEAP and their multitude of other programs. Hear our full discussion in the Soundcloud player below:
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WMOK Coffee Break
WMOK Coffee Break
Thursday, August 1st – Metropolis Public Library – Director Colby Kennedy
Tuesday, August 6th – Massac County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 7th – Chad Lewis – Harrah’s Metropolis Back to School Bash
Tuesday, August 13th – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor
Wednesday, August 14th – Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes
Thursday, August 15th – Metropolis Mayor Don Canada
Tuesday, August 20th – Connect Massac – Tiffany Henry Korte and Kaley McGinnis
Wednesday, August 21st – Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman
Thursday, August 22nd – Metropolis Fire Chief Micah Tolbert
Wednesday, August 28th – Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse
WMOK Community Events Listing
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Thursday
Thursday
Following the 8am WMOK News Check – Metropolis Mayor Don Canada will join us on WMOK’s Coffee Break program to discuss what’s been happening in City Since We Last Spoke and more
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
Friday, August 16
Friday, August 16
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.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, August 16th at 5:30PM
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Saturday, August 17
Saturday, August 17
Stock up on fresh produce, including sweet corn from Mr. Childress and refreshing Missouri watermelons from Mr. Verbarg. Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of breads, pastries, and treats. Explore the market for beautiful plants, including garden plants, bedding plants, succulents, and tropicals. You’ll also find unique handcrafted items and more.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
Get Your Event in the WMOK Community Events Listing
How to Submit Your Event:
Via email to WMOKnews@frontier.com with the words “upcoming event” in the subject line
Via Facebook Messenger on the WMOK Facebook page
Via Text – 618-524-9209
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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