WMOK News Check
Monday – August 15, 2022
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Today’s WMOK Online News Check:
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Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 66°.
Tuesday – A chance of showers before 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79°.
Fall Clean Up Week for Metropolis this Week –
Monday, August 15 through Friday, August 19
The City of Metropolis’ Fall Clean Up Week begins today and continues through Friday, August 19th.
Items must be at your normal pick up point and within 5 feet of the trash container.
All items must be bagged or in a container.
Anything loose must be bundled for one person to handle.
No construction or demolition debris or electronics will be picked up.
No tires, batteries, hazardous/medical waste, car parts, satellites, yard waste, flammable liquids, paint, electronics of any kind, or appliances.
You are asked to have your trash out on your normal day and out by 6A.
For more information, contact Bulldog Systems at 1-877-285-3479, or the Mayor’s Office at (618)524-4016.
Public Health Officials Announce 26,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week – In Southernmost Illinois, Johnson and Massac Remain at High Transmission Level
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 26,462 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 deaths since August 5, 2022. Read the full story here.
Illinois Link system changing – service interruption coming
The Illinois Department of Human Services has advised that Illinois is transitioning the Illinois Link Card System to a new system.
The transition of the Illinois Link Card System to the new system will occur on Saturday August 20th, 2022 beginning at 11:00 PM and will continue through 6:00 PM Sunday August 21st, 2022. During this downtime, your LINK card will not be available to make purchases or ATM withdrawals. Additionally, you will not be able to access your account information from the Illinois Link Helpline at 1-800-678-LINK or the Illinois Link Card Website.
Link cards will become active again on Sunday August 21st, 2022 after 6:00 pm.
All benefits that were available prior to transition will still be available after transition. You do not need a new Link Card. The blue Link Card will work after transition. Your four digit PIN will remain the same.
Before the transition, you should prepare by making food purchases, cash purchases and/or cash withdrawals needed during the transition prior to 11:00 PM on Saturday August 20th, 2022. The downtime will last until 6:00 PM on Sunday August 21st, 2022. During the downtime, you will not be able to access the Illinois Link Helpline. After the transition is over on Sunday August 21st, 2022, the Illinois Link Helpline 1-800-678-LINK will resume it’s normal functionality.
Get further details from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
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.
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This week on WMOK’s Coffee Break:
Coming Up This Week:
Coming Up This Weekend:
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.
Check out the WMOK Facebook page shortly after the Massac County Farmer’s Market begins as we’ll share with you there what goods will be available!
On Saturday, August 20 from 7A until 12P the Vienna Community Farmers Market will take place at the Johnson County Courthouse. Vienna Community Farmers Market located on the town square in Vienna, IL 1.5 miles west of I-24.
See more upcoming community events
Local Job Listings
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant – waiter/waitress position part-time – Must be 21 years of age and able to serve alcohol. – Message their Facebook page for more details. Apply in person.
The Southern Seven Health Department will hold an Open Interview Event!
Massac Memorial Hospital – Physician Liaison / Marketing Specialist – Part Time, Patient Access ER Clerk – FT, RN Emergency Room PT Nights, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician – Apply online at massachealth.org
School and Sports News
Weekend Blessings will begin this school year next week. Filled food bags should reach students on Thursday, August 25. Read more here
The Massac County Patriots will begin the football season on September 2 at Ballard Memorial. WMOK has received word that the game scheduled for August 26th will not take place. In it’s place will be Meet the Patriots.
As we have for over 70 years, WMOK will bring you Massac County Sports action – on your radio at 93.7FM, 920AM and streaming worldwide on the Section618 app and on our website at 920wmok.com.
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