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WMOK News Check – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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Today is Wednesday, April 20, 2022



Today is Volunteer Recognition Day!


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Today we expect a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm,  with a high near 64° and possible wind gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight – Showers and thunderstorms likely with a steady temperature around 60° and possible wind gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms,  with a high near 73°.
Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 60°.


Today is  Volunteer Recognition Day! National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Each year, we shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in their communities.

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week. Today, as people strive to lead lives that reflect their values, the expression of civic life has evolved. Whether online, at the office, or the local food bank; whether with a vote, a voice, or a wallet – doing good comes in many forms, and we recognize and celebrate them all.

The easiest way to honor volunteers on Volunteer Recognition Day is to volunteer yourself; don’t have time? Make sure to thank a volunteer, and donate to their cause.



Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

Project Hope Humane Society has scheduled their Spring Vaccine and Microchip Clinic. It will be Saturday, April 23rd from Noon until 4 pm. No appointment is necessary. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. If you need additional information, message their Facebook page or call the shelter at: 618.638.4555.

 


On Saturday, April 23rd, from 7A until 2P the Dongola Community Yard Sale will take place.


On Monday, April 25th at 6:30 – The Massac County High School will have their band/choir spring concert.


MAY

Attention All Ladies!! SuperBowl in Metropolis will begin hosting their Ladies Bowl Free Nights on May 3rd! Come in every Tuesday from 5PM to 10PM for Fun on Them! Must be 18 or Older to Participate.


On May 7,  from 7A until 12P the Massac County Home and Community Education will be having a Benefit Sale. The Benefit Sale will take place at the Massac County Community Center on Korte Rd. This will be a great time to select Mother’s Day gifts, special bargains, crafts, and garden plants. All proceeds will go to HCE to help with programs they offer in the community.


JUNE

The 2022 Vienna City-Wide Yard Sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th.


On Friday, June 10th beginning at 5AM – The Super Museum Presents Hidden Gems SUPER mini Con Everyone is invited to come out to the Hidden Gems Super Mini Con and meet actors Jeff East, Jack O’Halloran, and Douglas B Myers. The Hidden Gems Super Mini Con coincides with the 44th Annual Superman Celebration. there will be vendors food and all sorts of festivities. Tour the world famous Super Museum and shop Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles.


On Saturday, June 11th at 8AM the Superman Bicycle Ride will take place at Washington Park.   10, 40, and 60 mile rides with rest stops and “sag wagon” support. The Superman Bicycle Ride is a tour through historic Massac County in southern Illinois. Come explore the countryside surrounding the Home of Superman — Metropolis, IL, located on the banks of the Ohio River, along I-24, halfway between St. Louis, MO, and Nashville, TN. Parts of the routes follow the old Ohio River bed before the channel changed its course hundreds of years ago. Enjoy the country charm as you pass by this majestic farmland.


Metropolis Art Classes Summer Camp 2022 – Monday, June 13th: Stuffed Pet Camp (morning or afternoon session) – Bring your favorite small (think beanie baby size) stuffed animal to camp! We will be making a home and accessories for your little buddy.

Monday, June 20th: Robot Camp (morning or afternoon session)
Monday, June 27th: Landscapes on Canvas (morning or afternoon session)

-Suggested age: 1st grade and up, $15 per student covers all supplies, Message on Facebook or email kortneykennedy@gmail.com to reserve a spot, Minimum class size of 4, maximum of 9

More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events


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Local Arrest Reports

April 12, 2022 – A Metropolis Officer clocked a blue Hyundai on US 45 at 76 mph in a posted 45 mph zone. The officer observed that the driver could not keep the vehicle in its marked traffic lane. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath. The driver, Aaron E. Wolford, 62, Murray, KY showed obvious signs of impairment and failed the field sobriety tests. Wolford was arrested and charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and illegal transportation of open alcohol. (He tried to hide an open bottle of Tito’s Vodka). Wolford was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.

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