Today – Gradual clearing with a high near 56°.
Sunset – 4:39 PM
Tonight – Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34°.
Saturday – A 40% chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59°.
Saturday Night – Showers. Low around 48°. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Sunday – A 30% chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56°, winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33°.
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Today – Friday – November 25 – Deadline for New Beginnings Antique Angel Tree Nominations
WMOK spoke with Kim Abell from New Beginnings with Massac Memorial Hospital earlier in the fall about their Antique Angel Tree program that’s coming up for the holiday season.
They are in need of nominations. The nominations are due by Thursday November 25. Kim told WMOK that nominees must be: over the age of 65 and either be on a limited income, not have family close, experience difficulty with the holidays, or live alone in Massac County.
If you have a nominee forms are available through New Beginnings. You may also print out the form included in this article. The nomination must include the name, address, phone number, gender, and age of the nominee along with their clothing size, preferred snacks, and six gifts wanted. Forms must also include the nominator’s name and phone number.
We also discussed the New Beginning’s Program at Massac Memorial Hospital. The program assists aging persons deal with depression, anxiety and other issues that stem from declining physical ability, loss of loved ones and isolation. Their goal is to help patients safely return to their optimal style of living.
For more information, call (618)524-7370.
Hear our most recent conversation with Kim Abell in it’s entirety below:
Tiny’s Christmas Challenge for 2022 Help Raise Funds for Project Hope Humane Society
Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix, Tiny has issued Tiny the Chihuahua’s Christmas Challenge for 2022.
Tiny is challenging all of her animal loving friends to give and to help raise funds for all her animal friends at Project Hope – For every dollar raised up to $5,ooo, Tiny will match it!
Tiny began making donations to Project Hope in 2007 and in 2012 began buying Christmas gifts to help meet the needs of Project Hope. Tiny’s Christmas Challenge began in 2016.
This year Project Hope will post the names of people who have donated on the walls of the shelter foyer (and hope to have the walls covered) and on Facebook. If you wish to remain anonymous, just let them know.
You may mail your donation to Tiny’s Christmas Challenge, c/o Project Hope Humane Society, PO Box 125, Metropolis, IL 62960, you may donate via the Facebook event here , you may donate via PayPal, using the email address giving@projecthopehumanesociety.org and you can also go to the PHHS website at projecthopehumanesociety.org and follow the “Donate” links.
Donors should be sure to put “Tiny’s Challenge” as a note on their donation, so it can be credited and matched.
Tiny was a rescue dog herself, and while her owner wishes to remain anonymous, this is a way for her to pay it forward for other potential pets.
Project Hope houses about 100 cats and dogs at any given time and opened in 1997.
View the Volunteer Application for Project Hope
Get involved with Project Hope
Follow Project Hope on Facebook
Deadline for Engraved Bricks to be placed at Metropolis Superman Statue is December 14
2022 Massac County Holiday Toy and Food Drives:
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Christmas for Kids Toy Drive – Brought to you by Metropolis Professional Firefighters L-3367, Metropolis BETA SIGMA PHI and Illinois PSI ETA
The Christmas for Kids Toy Drive will take place on Saturday December 17th from 7am until 10am at the Metropolis Community Center on west 10th Street in Metropolis.
The event is open to residents living in Massac County and is open to ages 16 and under.
An onsite registration for is provided in which the following information will be needed:
Proof of Need – Medical or Link Card Proof of Age – Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency – Driver’s License/Photo ID of Adult
Proof of Relationship of that adult to child – Must be Parent or Guardian
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Linwood Motors Metropolis Holiday Food and Toy Drive
1634 E 5th St Metropolis – All are invited to drop off food and toys which will go to local families. Drop Offs are accepted through December 16th
If you are aware of a Food or Toy Drive taking place that is not included in our listing – please email the pertinent information and any associated graphics or photos to wmoknews@frontier.com
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Dollar Saving Deals – Black Friday ATV Auction and Half-Price Gift Certificates from Metropolis 66, Super Museum and Other Local Shops and Restaurants
DollarSavingDeals get’s the holiday swing with an auction for a 2021 Canyon 250ccATV – the auction ends at 6pm – While you’re there have a look at some of the fantastic gift cards available from the Super Museum, Metropolis 66 and other local shops and eateries!
Save the Date – Saturday December 3, 2022
6:30-11:30A the Kiwanis Club of Metropolis will host their annual Pancake Breakfast!
The Pancake Breakfast will take place at the First United Methodist Church, located at 100 E. 5th St. Adults $10, children five and under free with an accompanying adult.
10A-1P, the Metropolis Public Library will hold their Christmas Open House!
Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, Cocoa, Tea, Coffee and Treats!
This year they will have a “Stockings for Soldiers” stuffing station and Christmas card creation station. For a $5 donation you can help stuff a stocking for our Soldiers and create a special handmade card!
12:30p-2:30p – Grinch Meet and Greet – Legence Bank – 522 Market Street
The Island of Misfit Toys PARADE
Join the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce for their 74 Annual Christmas Parade here in Metropolis.
4:30P Metropolis Christmas Tree Lighting
School and Sports News
The Metropolis Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest is coming up!
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
At Joppa-Maple Grove December 1st means it’s time for the 12 Days of Christmas Dress Up Fun! 12/1/2022 through 12/16/2022
Massac Unit #1
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