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WMOK News Check – Monday, July 11, 2022

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WMOK Staff
Jul 11, 2022 | 12:57 PM


WMOK News Check
Monday – July 11, 2022

WMOK Metropolis – Serving Metropolis and the surrounding area since 1951
93.7FM 920AM and streaming worldwide at 920wmok.com

In Today’s WMOK Online News Check:

-Weather hot, but not excruciating
-Covid-19 cases elevated locally
-Free Pool Day for kids tomorrow at Metropolis City Pool – brought to you by Sully’s
–Metropolis Library Community Pantry
-Massac County Farmers Market
-Arrest Reports
and more!

Listen below:

Ask About Our Meat Bundles – (270) 488-316

 Today – Sunny, with a high near 93°.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 71°.
Tuesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 91°.
Tuesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 65°.

Reminders from WMOK:

The Metropolis Fire Department advised that at approximately 3:30 this morning, firefighters were called to a fully involved fire at 18th and Gibbons Street.  Fire crews were met with heavy smoke and fire in the structure at the time of their arrival.  Crews were on scene for a few hours and there were no injuries reported.  The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Metropolis Police Department.

Photo: Metropolis Fire Department

The Massac County Youth Fair begins Friday July 15th and runs through Saturday July 23rd.  WMOK will have much more to come on this as the week goes on.
Hear our full Coffee Break with Massac County Youth Fair 2022 President Tammie Wiseman Obermark below:

Coming Up This Week on Coffee Break:

Tuesday – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor

Wednesday – Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes

Thursday – Rural Health, Inc.

WMOK’s Coffee Break airs following the 8am WMOK News Check (Tuesday thru Thursday)

We welcome suggestions for guests!  Email suggestions to wmoknews@frontier.com, message to the WMOK FB Page or mail to: 339 Fairgrounds Rd. Metropolis 62960

JULY

On July 16 – The Christian Bowhunters Association National Banquet will take place at Eastland Life Church – 716 East 3rd Street in Metropolis.

((((There has been some confusion – This is not the Swamp Hollow Archery & Outfitters event – for details regarding that event please contact Swamp Hollow Archery & Outfitters ))))
The doors will open at 1pm. The event is free, however you will need to reserve your ticket of the 250 available to attend.  The event will include vendors, youth and beginner’s archery, CBA Merchandise, seminars, FREE door prizes, a silent auction, great food and fellowship. The evening will conclude with a message from CBA founder Rev. David L. Roose.  This year’s banquet will be hosted by CBA Chapter Joshua 24:15 Outdoors Ministries.

Tickets are on a first come first serve basis – to reserve your ticket today call Brian Comer at 618-638-6563. For more about Christian Bowhunters of America visit www.christianbowhunters.org

More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

Local Job Listings

Holts Lawn Care & Home Maintenance is in search of a seasonal full time lawn care specialist/landscaper. Applicants must have a driver’s license, pass a drug test and not be fearful of hard work.
Pay will depend on experience and work ethic. Please call (618) 638-7864 or message the Holt’s Lawn Care & Home Maintenance Facebook page to setup interview.
City of Metropolis Police Department is hiring a full time dispatcher. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• 21 years of age  • US Citizen  • Work under stressful conditions  • Be able to deal with people under different stressful circumstances  • Pass drug test  • Pass criminal background test  • Pass IL State Police LEADS testing.  • Be able to type approx. 50 words per minute  • Be able to multi task under stressful situations  • Be able to work different shifts and holidays  • Excellent starting pay and benefits
You may pick up an application at City Hall or the Metropolis Police Department. The City of Metropolis is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Metropolis will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, sexual orientation or affectional preference, military status, or status as a special disabled or Vietnam era veteran except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Metropolis will prohibit harassment against any applicant or employee who is a member of one of these groups.
Applications will be accepted until close of business on Monday, July 18,2022

More Local Job Listings

Massac County School and Sports News

Metropolis Head Start  – Wants parents to be sure to get those appointments made for health requirements. Returning children will need updated physicals and dental exams on file. Call before offices get booked up! They still have a few spots left for the 22-23 school year but they are filling up quickly. Call (618) 524-5222 to set up your appointment!

Upcoming Important Dates for Massac Unit #1 Students:

Tuesday, August 9 – Teacher In-Service
Wednesday, August 10 – Teacher In-Service
Thursday, August 11 – First Day of School for Students

It’s Summer Days and Winning Waves brought to you by Furniture World Galleries
Your Chance to win some amazing tickets to Holiday World, the St. Louis Cardinals and other great Summer Attractions.
To enter, email your name, and phone number to SummerDaysWinningWaves@gmail.com.
Winners will be selected weekly. Sponsored by Barkley Regional Airport, and Rocky Massey Motors. Contest ends 7/8/22.

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