Wednesday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – 8.28.24

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7:28 PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (CDT)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

6:23 AM
Thursday, August 29, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

Entries Sought for 2024 Lions Club Labor Day Parade

Contact

Maxine Russell at 618-534-3058

Sammy Jones at 618-559-6085

This Afternoon -Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Thursday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday – A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Massac Memorial Therapy Services Presented to the Community on Tuesday Night

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – A new set of faces will now welcome patients at the former office of Dr. Patel. These new faces are those of the Massac Memorial Therapy Services Department.

The Therapy Services Department welcomed the community on Tuesday night for the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting.

See the WMOK Live Stream from the event below:

Lori Miller, Physical Therapist at Massac Memorial joined us earlier this summer on WMOK’s Coffee Break to talk about Wreaths Across America. While we had her in the studio we asked her to tell us a bit about the new developments with the Physical Therapy Department at MMH.

Hear our discussion below:

WMOK – Metropolis · Lori Miller PT Massac Memorial Hospital 6

November is National Long-term Care Awareness Month 14h ago

I-24 Lane Closure - Projected for First Two Weeks of December 17h ago

Project Hope Humane Society Christmas Bazaar on Saturday Nov 19, 2024

Recent Earthquake - Discussion on What Could Happen if we get the Big One - with Beau Dodson Nov 15, 2024

Leila Lindquist of Chiropractic Works Speaks on #Nutrition - High Vibration and Low Vibration Foods and More WMOK Coffee Break11.14.24 Nov 14, 2024

2024 WMOK Community Events Listing Nov 13, 2024

Massac EMA Director Brian Horn on Winter Preparedness 11.12 Coffee Break Nov 12, 2024

Massac County Clerks Office in Search of Election Judges - Judge School Next Week Oct 11, 2024

WMOK Election Coverage - WMOK Talks with Hailey Miles Massac County Clerk - Early Voting Numbers Considerably Higher than in Prior Years - Election Turn Out, Early Voting, Day of Protocols and More Oct 11, 2024

Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles - November 2024 General Election - WMOK Coffee Break 10.10.24 Oct 11, 2024

Community Participation Encouraged in Labor Day Parade - Set for Monday

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Mayor Canada is encouraging all residents and businesses to participate in this year’s Lion’s Club Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

This free event offers a unique opportunity for local businesses, organizations, and groups to showcase themselves and connect with the community.

Participants can build floats, enter vehicles, or simply walk the parade route. All are welcome, including clowns, hula-dancers, neighborhood groups, families, schools, churches, and civic groups.

To enter the parade, contact Maxine Russell, Lion’s Club President, at 618/534-3058. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a beloved community tradition!

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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

Tuesday, August 27th – Melissa Haynes – Massac County Mental Health

Wednesday, August 28th – Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse

Recent Earthquake - Discussion on What Could Happen if we get the Big One - with Beau Dodson Nov 15, 2024

Leila Lindquist of Chiropractic Works Speaks on #Nutrition - High Vibration and Low Vibration Foods and More WMOK Coffee Break11.14.24 Nov 14, 2024

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Coming up This Week

Wednesday, August 28

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.

Thursday, August 29

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

6:30P – Extension Facilities Annual Meeting- Held at the Massac County Extension Office

Friday, August 30

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.

In September::

Saturday, September 14

5-9P – 1st Annual Super Fast and Furries Car Cruise. All proceeds will go to the Project Hope Humane Society a no-kill animal shelter. Please join in supporting this awesome event. There will be a photographer, dj and door prizes.

Tickets for the Massac Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraiser is still available. Tickets can be purchased by the QR code, on our website at www.massachealth.org or by calling Robbin McDaniel at 618-524-2176 ext 3113