WMOK News Check
Friday, August 5, 2022
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Tonight – A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 72°.
Saturday – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88°.
Saturday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 72°.
Sunday – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91°.
Sunday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Weather Permitting the Massac County Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday from 8 to Noon in the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
Metropolis 66 reopened at 2pm yesterday following a closure of a little more than 24 hours
The Metropolis 66 reopened yesterday afternoon at 2pm following the execution of a search warrant by the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Revenue on Wednesday morning.
When WMOK spoke with Store Manager, Carmen Beeding on Wednesday afternoon she advised that though it had been a stressful day – officials were kind and accommodating during the event which included the seizure of point of sale systems and records. Carmen was in touch with her supervisors from KKG – the company who owns the Metropolis 66. Carmen said that the owners have assured her that there are no ‘wrong doings’ and they are fully cooperating with the Illinois Department of Revenue.
WMOK has followed up with Beeding several times today and she has advised that a technician was on site this morning at the Metropolis 66 to determine what equipment would need to be replaced so that the store can reopen.
The Metropolis 66 will be able to conduct EBT and Cash sales. The owners of the Metropolis 66 are in the process of securing a credit card machine for the Metropolis location and hope to have it in place today.
Carmen advised that rumors about town that guns were drawn when officials entered the store are absolutely false; however they greatly appreciate all of their regular customers and members of the community who reached out to and attempted to reach out to them on Wednesday in concerns for their well-being.
The Fort Massac Water District has advised the Boil Water Order has been lifted
Fort Massac Water District has advised that the current Boil Order in place for areas on and connecting to Highway 145 has been lifted.
The samples have been analyzed and the results were returned satisfactory. Everything is currently operating as normal.
Fort Massac Water District appreciates the kindness and patience of their customers.
If you have questions you may call the office at 618-543-7475
Fort Massac State Park Looking for Help for Fort Massac Encampment
Fort Massac State Park is looking for an organization to assist parking cars on the park property during this year’s Encampment that will take place in October. Help Contact Chris McGinness –chris.mcginness@illinois.gov for more information.
The Metropolis City Pool will close for the season after the end of this week
The pool will close at 5P Today and Saturday for private events and the Back to School Bash lead by the Metropolis Police Department will take place on Sunday, August 7 from 12-5P.
Thrive Dispensary Collecting Animal Supplies for Local Animal Shelter
Thrive has begun collecting animal supplies to donate to Project Hope Humane Society for the month of August. Below is a list of items they are accepting. All who donate will be entered in a drawing to win a Thrive Gift Basket! The winner will be drawn on August 31st. If you are unable to pick up your prize in 7 days, another winner will be chosen.
Today is International Beer Day! International Beer Day is for enjoying beer, for uniting the world by celebrating the beer of all nations and cultures, and for celebrating the brewers and bartenders who make and serve the beer. The day is observed at bars, breweries, backyard barbecues, and anywhere beer can be found. Taking place on the first Friday in August, International Beer Day was created in 2007 by Jesse Avshalomov and was first celebrated the following year. It was originally celebrated on August 5 each year but began being celebrated on the first Friday of August beginning in 2013. August was chosen as the month for the holiday because it is in the summer and is not near many other beer holidays. It began as a small, localized event, and has since spread around the world, with over 200 cities formally participating in events.
Massac County Farmer’s Market
Thursdays from 3-6p
Saturdays from 8am-Noon
at the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
We encourage vendors to contact WMOK so that we can add them to the vendor listing for this week.
You can call WMOK at 618-524-4400 or message/comment to the WMOK Facebook page.
COPE Food Pantry Distribution taking place this week:
– Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
– Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Brookport- Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Clients may pick up food items once a month in Brookport or Metropolis.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area.
Today and Tonight Heavy rain is a concern across western Kentucky today. Though a disturbance continues to slowly depart the area to the east, flash flooding is still possible this morning. Thus, a flood watch for most of western Kentucky has been extended until 100 PM.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop across much of the region today, diminishing in coverage overall tonight. Lightning and locally heavy rain will be the primary hazards.
Saturday through Thursday There will be isolated to scattered thunderstorm activity over the weekend, mainly during the heat of the day, with the best coverage in western Kentucky and southwestern Indiana. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage from late Monday through Wednesday as a frontal boundary slowly works its way through the region. Lightning and locally heavy rain should be the primary storm related hazards with thunderstorms.
Coming Up This Weekend:
Southern Seven Health Department’s Wellness on Wheels will be in Metropolis on August 11, 2022
The S7HD’s Wellness on Wheels will be at the Univ. of IL Donation Garden Open House on Monday, August 11th from 5P – 6P.
Art Classes “for ages 4 to 99″” to Resume August 15th in Massac County
Betty Diles-Fitchett will resume art classes on August 15th. Betty told WMOK that she will offer several time slots and the classes are one hour long.
Learn more here
The 27th Annual Gospel Benefit Concert for the American Cancer Society is August 18, 2022
The 27th Annual Gospel Benefit Concert for the American Cancer Society is coming up on Thursday, August 18, at 7P and will feature “The Hoppers”. The concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 5th St. Metropolis. There will be free admission, however offerings will be taken will 100% of the proceeds going to cancer research. For more information contact Martha at (618)524-5601 or Beth at (618)638-3244.
School and Sports News
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
August 8th, 9th, and 11th – 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. -Grades 3rd-8th – Boys and Girls Free Basketball Camp – JHS gym
Massac County Unit #1
First Day of school is August 11, 2022
Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes will join us for Coffee Break on Wednesday August 3rd.
Stay tuned to WMOK for more coming up this week on Back to School
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