Monday WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – 4.21.25 WMOK – Metropolis and Massac County News

WMOK Metropolis, IL – The second round of closures on the Irvin S Cobb Bridge will begin one week from today, April 28 and will continue until May 2.  The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and is place to continue Spring Inspection.

The inspection closure on the Brookport bridge coupled with the work on I-24 which will continue until 2027 makes the commute between Metropolis and Paducah difficult.

For those navigating the traffic disruptions caused by the bridge closures and ongoing construction, the Waze app can be a valuable tool.  We use it here at WMOK and rely on it often.

This navigation app provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, alternative routes, and estimated travel times, helping users avoid delays. By leveraging community-reported data, Waze can suggest quicker paths, ensuring that commuters between Metropolis and Paducah can adjust their routes on the fly to minimize inconvenience during this challenging period.

View a current look at Metropolis to Paducah traffic on I-24 AND through Brookport here.

WMOK (Metropolis, IL) – WMOK is in touch with Bettie Stoner at Happy Hearts Senior Center regarding what patrons need to be aware of as the move takes place to the new location this week.

Happy Hearts will be closed this week through Friday to facilitate the move to the new location at 7th and Pearl Streets in Metropolis.

There will be no dine in, deliveries or carry out this week.

Bettie advised that they hope to re-open on Monday April 28th.

Monthly Meetings from the WMOK Community Events Listing

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

1-3P – DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution – 1st Wednesday of each month – Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St.

6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.

9:30-11A – Garden Club – Metropolis Community Center – 900 W 10th St (2nd Monday of the month)

5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.

6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month

5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

4:30P – Nifty Needles Group – Metropolis Public Library – Every Friday – 317 Metropolis St, Metropolis