WMOK News Check
Tuesday – August 16, 2022
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Today’s WMOK Online News Check:
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Tonight – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 62°.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 80°.
Metropolis Public Safety Director Chief Harry Masse Announces Police Academy Graduates
Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse announced via social media earlier this week the graduation of two new officers from the Police Academy. Roger Giltner and Hunter Meyer graduated from the police academy on Friday and have begun their next phase, the field training program with the Metropolis Police Department.
Roger Giltner (left), Chief Harry Masse (center) and Hunter Meyer (right) Photo Credit: Metropolis PD
Chief Masse joins WMOK on the fourth Wednesday of each month for Coffee Break. You can hear Chief Masse’s most recent Coffee Break below:
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.
Illinois Bus Driver Shortage Impacting School Districts Across the State
(IRN) The school bus driver shortage that was prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting some Illinois school districts with higher costs covered by taxpayers.
From Chicago to Metropolis, a shortage of drivers is forcing school districts and parents to make alternative plans.
Carbondale-based Robinson Transport, a busing company which serves several downstate communities, is in need of more drivers.
In some school districts, alternative transportation options are provided, or even parents are being reimbursed for driving their kids to class, like in DeKalb.
Chicago schools are offering families a monthly stipend to cover transportation costs. Read the full story here.
Robinson Transport Inc – 327 Fairgrounds Rd. Metropolis, is hiring for bus drivers. Apply online at linkedin.com
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!
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!
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area. Today and Tonight- Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across southeast Missouri, southwest Illinois and far west Kentucky today, and in southeast Missouri and southwest Kentucky tonight. Lightning and heavy rain will be the main storm associated hazards.
Wednesday through Monday- Isolated thunderstorms are possible in portions of southeast Missouri early Wednesday. There is a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the far southeast portion of the western Kentucky Pennyrile region Friday. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible across the entire Quad State Saturday through Monday, mainly during the afternoon hours. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning are the primary storm hazards to expect.
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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