WMOK News Check – Thursday, October 20, 2022

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Today – Sunny, with a high near 68°. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 41°.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 76°. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 53°.

The BOIL WATER ORDER in the City of Brookport, Illinois has been lifted.

The Massac County Fire Protection District has advised that a burn ban is now in effect for Massac County until further notice.

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City of Metropolis requests the assistance of property owners in identifying the type of service line running to their home’s internal plumbing

The City of Metropolis requests the assistance of property owners within the city in identifying the type of service line that they have running to their home’s internal plumbing.

There are four types of piping: Lead, Copper, Galvanized and Plastic.

The information is needed following a Federal Government mandate that requires the City of Metropolis to identify where Lead services are located so that they can begin the process of eliminating them.

Lead unlike other drinking water contaminants – is usually not present in the drinking water source. It results from the distribution system or on-site plumbing itself. Lead gets into water at the tap when water corrodes lead in pipes, fixtures and solder.

The most impactful way to reduce the risk of exposure to lead in drinking water is to remove the lead service line that brings water to homes from the water main in the street.

To report to the City of Metropolis what type of water service line you have visit their website www.metropolisil.gov – scroll down to “Resources for Residents” and click “Lead Service Line Survey”.

Mayor Canada joined WMOK for Coffee Break and gave us the full details on the project – Hear our discussion below:

WMOK – Metropolis · Metropolis Mayor Don Canada – Water Pipes – October 2022

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

Today and Tonight – A Red Flag Warning is in effect for today through early this evening. Gusty southwest winds combined with very dry vegetation and low humidity will result in a critical fire danger across the four state region.

Friday through Wednesday – The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

Today is International ShakeOut Day! International ShakeOut Day is being observed today! It has been observed the third Thursday in October since 2008.

The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are based on scenario earthquakes that could effect the area if they were to actually take place. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness. These events are made possible through a collaboration between several agencies including the USGS.

Visit the Great American Shake Out here: https://www.shakeout.org/

Massac County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for the holiday fruit order! They will be delivered to their office on December 13. If you have any questions feel free to call them at (618) 524- 5811 or send them a Facebook message!

The Metropolis Public Library hopes you can join them for breakfast and bring a guest this Veterans Day on Friday, November 11 from 9 – 10:45 A
Immediate after at 11A will be the Ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Park the lunch will be served at the Metropolis American Legion at 12P

Full list of Massac County Food Pantries

Halloween Events 2022 – WMOK

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Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman spoke with WMOK this week about the importance of making sure that outdoor pets have the proper shelter in cold weather. Hear our discussion below:

Today – 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 – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot

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 1st Annual Zombie Walk – 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 – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot

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!

10-5P Fall Back to Metropolis

10A-12P Bridge Inn Fundraiser Toy Run and Hog Roast ( Road Closed 10A-Midnight) Jeeps and Bikes Welcome! 105 E. 2nd St. Brookport!

12-8P- Brookport Fall Festival at the Harry Statham Gymnasium

Sunday, October 23

1-4P Harry Statham Youth Basketball League sign-ups at the Harry Statham Gymnasium

5P Community Christian Church Fall Festival, 1150 Country Club Rd

Local School and Sports News

Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38

Meet the Teams will start at 5:00 on November 5th. The booster club will be selling hotdogs and hamburgers, athletes will eat for free. There will be some amazing raffle baskets! There will also be uniforms from years past for sale. They will also be honoring the veterans in attendance with free Longhorn appetizer cards. If all goes as planned there will also be an alumni game to wrap up the evening.

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