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Friday – August 19, 2022

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Today – Sunny, with a high near 86°.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 67°.
Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 88°.

Saturday Night – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 68°.
Sunday – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85°.
Sunday Night – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 65°.

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.

At the Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meeting on Aug. 17, Cathy Elliott, Michael Love, and Conrad Love from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tri-state spoke about the work they do and their impact on the youth of southern Illinois.

Some of the many contributions they have made in our area recently include an Outstanding Educator Award to a teacher at MES, donations to Weekend Blessings, donation of books to MES, and donations to Reaching for Kids. Their RMHC chapter also makes annual donations exceeding $50,000 to the Ronald McDonald Houses in St. Louis, Evansville, and Louisville, as well as giving out grants on the order of $125,000 annually. All of their money comes from private donations, while all administrative costs and salaries are covered by the McDonald’s Corporation. The RMHC of Tri-state covers southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

At the conclusion of their meeting they presented a grant of $2500 for the Weekend Blessings project. Shown in the photo are Cathy Elliott, Conrad Love, Michael Love, and club president Carroll Duncan.

Coming Up This Week:

Today – Friday – August 19

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

Saturday – August 20

8a-12p – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot

1P until August 21 at 1AM Trails Billiards Bar & Grill in Metropolis will hold a Singles 8 Ball tournament. 6 & Under Singles 8 Ball Tournament starts at 2PM Sharp.

2P – Massac County HCE members, family members, present and past will come together on Saturday for their 75th Anniversary at St. John’s Church, located at 6201 Waldo Church Rd in Metropolis.

Next Week:

Tuesday – August 23rd – Metropolis Elks Lodge #1428 Salad Luncheon from 11a-1p or until they run out. The menu includes Chicken Salad, a variety of Pasta Salads, Veggie Salads, Sweet Salads, Bread and a drink. Reservations were required during their July Salad Luncheon – however they will not require reservations for the August or September Salad Luncheons. The September Salad Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 20. The Metropolis Elks Lodge is located at 104 west 4th Street in Metropolis.

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