Today is Monday March 21, 2022
Today we expect Sunny skies, with a high near 72°, with wind gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight we expect Showers and thunderstorms, with an overnight low around 52°.
Today is National Common Courtesy Day and National Agriculture Week!
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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area. There an elevated fire danger for part of the our rea this afternoon, given low relative humidity and increasing winds. A chance of thunderstorms is forecast from west to east across our area tonight. Any storms that develop are expected to remain below severe limits.
Locally moderate to heavy rainfall is expected Tuesday and Tuesday evening across parts of the outlook area and may lead to isolated overland flooding. Other than heavy rain and lightning, any thunderstorms that develop Tuesday and Tuesday evening are expected to remain below severe limits.
Golconda Man Arrested for Obstructing Justice in 2021 Child Pornography Investigation
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 officials advise that on March 17 they arrested Jacob L. Lemon, a 20-year-old male of Golconda, IL for Obstructing Justice (Class 4 Felony) in an ongoing August 2021 Possession of Child Pornography investigation.
Lemon was processed at Saline County Jail and released on a $25,000 / 10% bond. ISP DCI Zone 7 has not released any further details regarding the matter, however they do ask that anyone with additional information call ISP DCI Zone 7 at 618-845-3740, Ext #281.
Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis wants the community to know that Yard Sales are coming back to Project Hope as soon as the weather cooperates. They cannot currently accept your yard sale donations until they get rid of some of what they already have. WMOK will bring your further details as they become available.
The Southern Seven Health Department wants the community to know that you can request your at-home colon cancer test kit today for FREE! Call 618-634-2297 or visit southern7.org. No prep or dietary restrictions. And no doctor’s referral needed.
TONIGHT – The Rural Pope County Fire Protection District has advised of a training opportunity on Monday night (March 21) at 6pm. Basic pumps class will be held at station 1 at 64 Franks road in Dixon Springs. Please register on Illinois Fire Service Institute website at https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/ If you have questions you can message the Rural Pope county fire protection district. facebook page.
The Metropolis Public Library wants to inform the community that Little Wigglers is coming back on MARCH 29th 10:30-11:15AM Watch for Information to RSVP coming soon. This will be the library’s first official attempt to bring their RSVP/registration process for their programs ONLINE. To register, clink on the available link: https://www.facebook.com/52352940475/posts/10160422723440476/?d=n**Space is limited you must RSVP to attend.
Today is National Common Courtesy Day! With ever-busy lives, we often forget that simple things can make a difference. National Common Courtesy Day is a great way to remind ourselves that the world is better off when we show gratitude and graciousness in both big and small ways.
National Agriculture Week: 20-26 – National Agriculture Week is devoted to educating people about where food, fiber, and fuel come from. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies, and others join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. National Ag Day falls during National Agriculture Week.
Farm Facts: According to most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 386,531 men are working as farmers and ranchers. Additionally, 51,865 women are working as farmers and ranchers. Today, a farmer grows twice as much food as his parents did – using less land, energy, water, and fewer emissions. Today, the average U.S. farmer feeds 155 people. In 1960, a farmer fed just 26 people. To keep up with population growth, more food will have to be produced in the next 50 years than the past 10,000 years combined. U.S. farmers produce about 40 percent of the world’s corn, using only 20 percent of the total area harvested in the world. According to the USDA, one acre of corn removes about 8 tons of carbon dioxide from the air in a growing season. At180 bushels per acre, corn produces enough oxygen to supply a year’s needs for 131 people.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalAgricultureWeek: Attend a local Ag Day event hosted by Future Farmers of America, National Farm Bureau, or National Farmers Union. Share your experiences with agriculture. Host a webinar, seminar, or forum discussing agriculture. Join a discussion about the future of agriculture. Discover new technology that advances and improves agriculture. Talk to a farmer. Share events and photos using #AgWeek on social media.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Massac Unit 1 Student Half-Day – 11:30 AM Dismissal – FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH
On Saturday, March 26th from 4-7 the 2022 Scholarship Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Metropolis will take place at Massac Junior High School. All money raised will go toward scholarships for Massac County and Joppa High School students. Tickets will be available from Kiwanis and Rotary members and at the door. If you have tickets from the 2020 event they will be honored this year.
On March 30th the Southern Seven Health Department Health Screening Event, Wellness of Wheels will take place at the Golconda Golden Circle (10a-12:30p) and Golconda HS Community Room 1:30p-4p) For more information call the Southern Seven Health Department at 618-634-2297 ex 9161
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Opioid Medication Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Online event https://www.facebook.com/events/323964766460066/
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
Honeywell is hiring for Field Service Support – Hourly, Process Engineer, and Sr. Human Resources Manager. Apply online at careers.honeywell.com
Dollar General is hiring immediately for Sales Associates and an Assistant Store Manager. Apply online at glassdoor.com
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