WMOK News Check – Monday, October 17, 2022
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Today – Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54°. With wind gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight – Clear, with a low around 27°.
Tuesday – Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50°. With wind gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night – Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 22°.
A BOIL WATER ORDER in the City of Brookport, Illinois continues until further notice.
The Massac County Fire Protection District has advised that a burn ban is now in effect for Massac County until further notice.
Massac County Court House Gets New 70′ Tower
Director Horn said the Rohn25 tower holds several different antennas for communications. It currently has a 80 meter, 40 meter, and 2 meter antenna for HAM communications. It also has a VHF, UHF, and Starcom antenna for emergency communications.
Hear our full discussion with Massac County Commissioner Jerel Childers about the replacement of the tower below:
Hear our full discussion with Massac County EMA Director Brian Horn about the replacement of the tower below:
You can see more photos of the project and follow the Massac County Emergency Management Agency here
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area. There is also a Freeze Warning in effect until October 18 at 9AM.
Today and Tonight
A hard freeze is expected across most of the area tonight, which will end the growing season. A Freeze Warning has been issued for the entire Quad State region from tonight through Tuesday morning. Elevated fire danger is expected this afternoon due to gusty winds, lower humidity values and continued drought conditions. The worst conditions are expected this afternoon into this evening. Any fire may quickly get out of control.
Tuesday through Sunday Fire weather danger becomes elevated again on Thursday due to lower humidity, dry soils, and breezy conditions and will likely persist through at least Saturday.
Today is National Boss Day! Celebrated on October 16, or the closest weekday if that date falls on a weekend, National Boss Day is a day when appreciation is shown to bosses. The day was thought up by Patricia Bays Haroski, who registered the day with the United States Chamber of Commerce in 1958. Haroski worked at the State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois, and wanted to create the day to show appreciation for her boss and other bosses. She also thought the day could be useful in improving the relationship between bosses and employees. She chose the birthday of her father as the date of the holiday. Soon afterward, in 1962, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner proclaimed the day. On the holiday, greeting cards, gift certificates, and other gifts have been given to bosses. Some companies have held company lunches or other group activities on the day. But, the day has also not been without its critics, who say it goes against etiquette and puts monetary pressure on employees.
Massac County Animal Control Officer Quinton Hillebrand would like to thank the community for your help in getting this adorable dog back home!
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
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Today – Monday, October 17
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
Tuesday, October 18 National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Wednesday, October 19
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
Thursday, October 20
1:30P – Happy Hearts Senior Center will have a Rules of the Road refresher course. This is free of charge. Happy Hearts Senior Center is located at 701 Market St. For more information contact Betty at (618)524-9755.
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market
Friday, October 21
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
1-6P Southern Seven Health Department will hold open interviews. They will be hosting the Open Interview Event at the Shawnee Community College Extension Center in Anna, 1150 E Vienna St. All you need to bring with you is your resume.
7P Fall Back to Metropolis 2022 – Come out at 7pm and participate in the first annual zombie walk. Stay for shopping , a costume contest and other fun.
Saturday, October 22
8A-12P Massac County Farmer’s Market
8:30A – 2P Harry Statham Youth Basketball League sign-ups at the Metropolis Soccer Complex
9A until 12P the McCracken County Humane Society will have a Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic 2022.
9A – 4P the Autumn Artisan & Plein Air Festival will take place at Dorothy Miller Park!
10A-12A Bridge Inn Fundraiser Toy Run ( Road Closed 10A-12A)
12-8P- Brookport Fall Festival at the Harry Statham Gym
Sunday, October 23
1-4P Harry Statham Youth Basketball League sign-ups at the Harry Statham Gym
5P Community Christian Church Fall Festival, 1150 Country Club Rd
Metropolis Kiwanis to have 2nd Peanut Day Fundraiser on Saturday, October 29
The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis held the first 2022 Peanut Day fundraising project in September and will hold the second on Saturday, October 29th, from 8A – 2P. Kiwanians and Massac County High School Key Club members will set up roadblocks at two intersections in Metropolis to collect donations and distribute peanuts. Along with Kiwanis Peanut Day, other annual fundraising projects that the club holds include Kiwanis Pancake Day, the Scholarship Spaghetti Supper, and the Superman Bicycle Ride.
Coming up in November
Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 11A – 7P – The Tree of Life Spirituality & Sustainability Faire – Venus Rising Events, Spill the Tea with Amber along with Empowered Solutions for Environmental Sustainability present a community sponsored event geared towards leading from the heart and supporting the healers of the community!!! They support all the spirit lovers, nature lovers, cosmic lovers in our community. Shop Local, support women owned crafters, Reiki Master’s, Mediums, Sound Healers, Modern Mystics, Massage Therapists, Crystal Healers as well as many local resources for alternative healing solutions.
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