WMOK News Check – Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Today – Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm with a high near 78°. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46°.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 69°.Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 38°.
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The Massac County Fire Protection District has advised that a burn ban is now in effect for Massac County until further notice.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area. Today and tonight Thunderstorms will be possible through this evening. There is a small chance some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds the main threat. The greatest threat would be along the Tennessee border and toward the Pennyrile Region.
Thursday through Tuesday Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are forecast Thursday and Friday afternoon. Heed burn bans and use caution when handling fire triggers.
Metropolis Man Charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery
Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow – Food Donation Garden offers many opportunities for volunteers of all skill levels. Recently via social media they thanked regular volunteer Rebecca Hannum for tending to the garden, harvesting produce, and making deliveries of produce to COPE.
The garden has now given over 500 pounds of food this year.
Those who would like to volunteer in the garden can call 618-524-2270 for more information.
From the WMOK Coffee Break Archives
In January of this year WMOK spoke with Erin Garret of the Illinois Extension Office about the Plant a Row COPE Community Food Garden – Hear our full discussion below:
The next Metropolis City Clean Up Week for 2022 will be held the week of November 14-18. This will be the last Metropolis City Clean Up Week for the year.
River’s Edge Veterinary Hospital is offering to Massac County residents a $25 microchip special. Call them today for an appointment at (618)524-7500. (This 50% offer is for Massac County residents. Massac County Animal Control is partnered with REVH in order to get more pets chipped in Massac County)
The Metropolis Police Department will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by selling Pink Metropolis Police Department Patches to raise funds. The patches are $15.00 each. You can contact Chief Masse or stop by the police department to get a patch. The Metropolis Police Department is located at 1020 Broadway Street in Metropolis.
The Brookport Fire Department is looking for volunteers. Volunteer Now~ Stop by the Brookport City Hall during regular business hours or use the contact information below:
Chief Copley: 618-309-3010 Assistant Chief Wooten: 618-638-8230
Beyond the Mirror is hiring stylists. Apply in person at 1005 E. 5th St.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
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Today – Wednesday, October 12
Thursday, October 13
9A-12P – Cope Food Pantry – Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Call (618)524-3635
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
6P- Metropolis American Legion Post 306 holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The Metropolis American Legion Post 306 is located at 321 Market St.
6P Fall 2022 Women’s Personal Defense Course held at the Metropolis Community Center. This is a 5 week course for women/girls only. Participants will learn how and where to strike attackers, how to avoid potential threats, and ultimately test their new skills and go all out on the instructors. Course tickets are $80.
Friday, October 14
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
6-10P – The Metropolis Public Library presents Capture The Flag-Glow Edition!! The Metropolis Public Library will be blocking off the street block surrounding the Metropolis Public Library for an EPIC game of Capture the Flag- GLOW STYLE! *Receive a team glow bracelet and work together to enter the other team’s marked territory and recapture your glowing flag! Get caught and spend time in jail. Meet at 6pm @Washington Park Look for the bonfire *Losers roast marshmallows for winners *YOU MUST RSVP so that we have enough team bracelets. *AGES: 13 & UP
Saturday, October 15
Fort Massac Encampment
8 – 12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
9A-1P – Pre-K through 4th Grade Basketball Sign-Ups at the Metropolis Soccer Complex
12-4P- Project Hope Vaccine Clinic will take place at Project Hope Humane Society, 1698 W. 10th. Vaccines for rabies and dog and cat booster shots will be available, as well as microchipping, baths and toenail trims.
Brookport Community Yard Sales
Sunday, October 16
Coming up in November
Community Thanksgiving Dinner To Be Held at The Refuge Church
The Refuge Church invites you to join them for a free Thanksgiving Dinner that will be held on November 19th between 5-7P. The community dinner will be held in the Refuge Church parking lot located at 714 Filmore St.
They will have 2 options available: Drive-Thru Pick Up or Meal Delivery in the city of Metropolis.
Those needing meals delivered: Reserve your meal ahead of time by calling (270)933-3466 Pastor Tony Morris will collect all information needed for you to receive a hot thanksgiving dinner.
When calling be prepared to give a name for your order, how many meals needed for your order, your address & a phone number of contact to be placed with your order info.
The church will stop taking meal delivery orders on Nov. 17th at 4pm but drive thru option will still be available. For those doing meal delivery expect your thanksgiving dinner on SAT. Nov 19TH between the hours of 3-4:30P
For all those doing drive thru, just drive up in the parking lot. They will just need to know how many meals you need. Drive-Thru hours will be from 5-7P in the church parking lot. RSVP on their Facebook page to give them a head count. No matter your story there is a place at the table for you!
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