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WMOK News Check – Monday – August 29, 2022

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Aug 29, 2022 | 3:40 PM


WMOK News Check

Monday – August 29, 2022

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Today –  Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89°.
Tonight – A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70°. 
Tuesday – A 30%chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 89°.
Tuesday Night – Clear, with a low around 60°.

Massac County Sheriff’s Office App is Now Available

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor has been looking forward to for some time the release of a new app that will allow the Sheriff ‘s Department to communicate quickly with residents in the event of an emergency or traffic situation.  The App features push Notifications directly to your phone and is available for free in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Hear our conversation from earlier this month with Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor as he awaited final details to be tied up on the release of the app.

The National Weather Service  has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area.

Today and Tonight – More widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight, most numerous in the afternoon. Locally heavy rain and lightning are the primary hazards to expect from the storms; although, a few strong to marginally severe storms are possible with gusty winds and marginally severe hail.

Tuesday through Sunday Scattered showers and thunderstorms will linger through Tuesday morning before gradually diminishing from northwest to southeast throughout the day. Locally heavy rain and lightning are the primary hazards to expect from the storms There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, mainly over western Kentucky and parts of southeast Missouri. Any storms that occur are forecast to be non severe.

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Fire Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program Now Accepting Applications

Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked no later than October 31, 2022.
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) have opened the application period for the Fire Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program. The Fire Truck Revolving Loan Program (FTRL) and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program (ARLP) are designed to assist departments or cities in purchasing emergency vehicles that they may not be able to afford.
“There are numerous departments across the state that have not replaced some of their emergency vehicles in several decades. Having reliable emergency vehicles helps to enhance the safety of community members and safety of those who are responding to incidents. These programs provide the opportunity for departments to purchase vehicles in an affordable manner,” said Acting Illinois State Fire Marshal Dale Simpson.
Under the FTRL program, fire departments, fire protection districts, and township fire departments may apply for up to $350,000 in low interest or no interest loans for purchase of a fire truck or brush trucks. The loans must be repaid within 20 years. Approximately $10.5 million is available for this application period.
“The Illinois Finance Authority thanks Governor JB Pritzker and OSFM for the opportunity to help the first responders of local fire and ambulance services buy new emergency vehicles without burdening local taxpayers with high-cost financing,” said Chris Meister, Executive Director, Illinois Finance Authority.
Under the ARLP program, units of local government (city, town, village, township, fire department, fire protection district) and not-for-profit ambulance service providers can apply for no interest or low interest loans for purchase of ambulances of up to $200,000. These loans must be paid back in 10 years. Approximately $2.7 million is available for loans this application period.

Monkey Pox in Illinois

A Central Illinois county has become a hotbed for the monkeypox virus, or what health officials now call MPV. Champaign County, home to the University of Illinois, reports the highest number of positive cases in any county outside of Chicago and Cook County. Health officials said there most likely are more than 10 MPV cases in the county, but no U of I students have tested positive as of yet.  See statistics on Monkey Pox here from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Coming Up This Week:

COPE Food Pantry Distribution

  • 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

Happening Today – Monday, Aug. 29

COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635

Thrive of Metropolis is collecting animal supplies to donate to Project Hope Humane Society for the month of August with their Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive. 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. Pet supplies to be collected include: bleach, paper towels, cat and kitten food, dog and cat treats, All Purpose cleaner, non-clumping Cat Litter, contractor trash bags, peroxide, brooms, baby gates, fabric softener, bathroom tissue, laundry detergent, 30 gallon trash bags and latex disposable gloves.

Tuesday, August 30

9 AM – 3 PM  Ingram Barge Company Walk-In Interviews for Deckhands Only: 1000 S. 3rd St., Paducah.

10A-5P – EQUILIBRIUM: Kaylan Buteyn + Ronald Toth will take place at the Yeiser Art Center, located at 200 Broadway St., Paducah. Stop by and celebrate the work of two regional artists, painter Kaylan Buteyn and photographer Ronald Toth. While their materials and methods may vary, many similarities can be found in the artists’ abstractions of natural subject matter.
They will have an opening reception on Friday, July 29th from 5-7pm that is free and open to the public.
Gallery is open 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Wednesday, August 31

COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635

8:30A – 5P –  Rural Health Inc. will be distributing Narcan at several of their locations including: Metropolis, Vienna, Anna, Dongola, and Goreville in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. It will be available for any 18 and older, it’s free and will be available while supplies last. For more information call (618) 833-4471.

 

Thursday, September 1

Friday, September 2

COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635

 

Saturday, September 3

11A-1P – “Butts for Mutts” by Bear on the Air And Cub Catering –  Project Hope Humane Society is now taking orders for BBQ Butts cooked by Bear on the Air and Cub Catering!! Cost will be $45 for the butts. Bear’s award-winning sauce will also be available for an extra cost of $5 per bottle. Orders must be paid for in advance, and the deadline to pay is Thursday, September 1 by 12 noon. The butts will be cooked overnight September 2 and be ready for pick-up on September 3 at Project Hope, 1698 W. 10th in Metropolis from 11 am until 1 pm.
To order, come by the shelter between 1-5 pm, and pay with cash, check, credit card or Venmo. You can also pay via PayPal, but you will need to message either on Facebook or by email that you have paid that way. The email address is info@projecthopehumanesociety.org All proceeds go directly to care for the animals at the shelter!! For more info call 618-638-4555

3P – McCracken County Public Library –  Digital Skills: How to Apply for a Job Online – Applying for jobs online can be difficult. This class will walk you through the process of getting to the application from the job ad, making a quick resume, and uploading your documents. They’ll also talk about making an account when necessary to apply for the job, and how to keep track of your account information. The class will meet in the smaller meeting room upstairs and last one hour. The McCracken County Public Library is located at 555 Washington St.

4P Book Reading with Sabrina Beck and Art Display will take place. Join the author for a book reading, signing, and art display! The doors will open at 4P with the Art Display and the Book Reading will begin at 4:30P with a Q&A session at 5P. The event will take place at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. For more information email Sabrina at 1sabrinabeck@gmail.com.

8-11P Super City Bar & Grill will have live music featuring Gary Bobo!

9A the Panther Den Loop will take place in Makanda. All Trails states this is a 2.9 mile trail rated as “Moderate.” Expect it to be between 4-5 miles. Expect it to be quite rugged in some spots (bring a stick). Expect to spend a few hours here and don’t be surprised if you get a little “lost.” It’s part of the thrill!

8P – The Kentucky Opry welcomes William Lee Golden & The Goldens!

Sunday, September 4

Monday, September 5 – Labor Day

Local Job Listings

  • Bill’s BBQ – is hiring for a full time position.  Tuesday- Saturday.  Apply in person at Bill’s BBQ 1215 E 8th St, Metropolis
  • Metropolis Drugs I is in search of a Full Time Cashier.  The position will have a weekly set schedule and the pharmacy is closed on Sundays.  Working every other Saturday is a requirement of the position. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED.  Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work with customers to meet their needs and attention to detail.  Reliability is necessary. Apply In person or email your resume to Metropolisdrugs1@gmail.com

Local School and Sports News

Coaches Corner – Jim Prevallet welcomes Massac County Football Coach Roper – August 2022

WMOK’s Jim Prevallet spoke with Massac County’s Coach Roper about the Massac County Football season which will begin Friday.  Hear their full discussion below:

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.

Sponsorships are available for Massac County Sports on WMOK – Contact Greg Clark at 270-538-5251 to join Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis Big John, the City of Metropolis and John Foster State Farm among others as a sponsor of Massac County Sports on WMOK.

Joppa Maple Grove has advised that today, Tuesday, August 30th an Air Force recruiter will be at the Joppa High School  during high school lunch.

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