Today is Wednesday – March 9, 2022
Today is Barbie Day!
Our weather will be Sunny throughout the day and clear skies in the overnight.
We expect a daytime high of 53 and an overnight low of 33.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flood warning in effect for our area until Sunday, March 13th. River levels along the lower Ohio River are falling currently but many points are expected to have rises again this week due to recent rainfall in the basin. Many points will remain in flood for this week and beyond.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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The City of Metropolis has launched Metropolis/Massac Notify Now, a mass notification system that notifies registered users of important emergency information pertaining to severe weather, police & fire emergencies, public health crises, widespread power outages, etc. To download the Mobile app visit: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…or in the Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/everbridge/id565859420 Sign up here: https://member.everbridge.net/index/307455233884223 for more information contact everbridge@metropolisil.gov
Today is Barbie Day! On March 9th, 1959, Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The date became known as Barbie’s birthday and is now also celebrated as Barbie Day. Barbie was thought up by Ruth Handler, wife of one of Mattel’s founders, Elliot Handler. Handler noticed her daughter, Barbara, gave adult roles to paper dolls when she played with them.
In 1956, Handler bought three German Lilli Dolls while vacationing in Switzerland, and used them as inspiration in creating the Barbie doll. Barbie made her debut in stores on September 6th. The first Barbie wore a black and white swimsuit, had the full name of Barbara Millicent Roberts, and was available with either blonde or brunette hair. Her cost was $3.
Find more Barbie Tid Bits on today’s WMOK Facebook Feed
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
On March 14th the Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball Sports Banquet will be held at the Maple Grove Cafeteria. The event will begin at 5:30pm – Pizza and drinks will be served.
On Saturday, March 19th the Southern Seven Health Department’s Annual Strollin Through the Colon will take place on Saturday from 10 AM until Noon in the Big John Grocery parking lot. Learn about colorectal cancer while you stroll through a 20 foot, inflatable colon. Get a FREE at-home test kit and talk with health professionals. FREE food and prizes!
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Harrah’s of Metropolis will hold Walk in Wednesdays every Wednesday for the foreseeable future
Every Tuesday through Friday in March, 9AM – 4PM Ingram Barge Company will hold walk-in interviews for Deckhands and Cooks. All interviews will take place at their Paducah Office, located at 1000 S. 3rd St. Everyone is asked to wear a mask and bring your High School Diploma/GED if you don’t have previous towboat experience. No appointment needed. You do NOT need to bring your High School Diploma/GED if you have previous towboat experience.
Don’t forget to Spring Forward on Saturday Night
Daylight Saving Time Begins at
2am on Sunday, March 13
From the National Conference of State Legislatures:
“In the last four years, 18 states have enacted legislation or passed resolutions to provide for year-round daylight saving time, if Congress were to allow such a change, and in some cases, if surrounding states enact the same legislation. Because federal law does not currently allow full-time DST, Congress would have to act before states could adopt changes.”
More from the Old Farmers’ Almanac on Daylight Saving Time
Local School and Sports News
This week at Joppa Maple Grove:
Wednesday, March 9 will be Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 10 will be Hat Day
Friday, March 11 will be Black and Gold day or Blue and Gold day in support of either Beta or FFA
Joppa Maple Grove parents are asked to complete the 2021-22 Illinois 5 Essentials Survey. The survey can be filled out by Joppa Maple Grove parents here.
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