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Monday December 18, 2023

Sunset in Metropolis – 4:40 PM (CST)

Tuesday – December 19, 2023

Sunrise in Metropolis, IL – 7:04 AM (CST)

Today

Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph.

Pope County First Responders Search for Elderly Male with Dementia in Pope County

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Pope County Sheriff’s Dept. Jerry Suits has advised that first responders are looking for an elderly male with dementia in Pope County – In the area between Golconda and Eddyville – – Possibly along Eddyville Blacktop.

Jerry Harris is 5’9”, weighs approximately 158 lbs and is wearing a bright green coat.

If you see him please call the Pope County Sheriff Dept at 618-683-4321

Your assistance is greatly appreciated – It’s getting awfully cold and personnel in Pope County hope to get him home safely and quickly.

Kids Can Call Santa!

Hey, Kids! You now have the opportunity to give Santa a call and leave him a special message. Whether it’s a cheerful greeting or your Christmas wishlist, feel free to share your thoughts with him.

Kids, be sure to get your parents permission.

Parents please note that long-distance rates may apply.

1-951-262-3062

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Monday, December 18

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

Rural Health, Inc. is once again giving back to the community this holiday season! While supplies last, stop by one of the following locations for a food bag and more:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

-Goreville Clinic – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

-Vienna Clinic – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

6:30P – Massac County High School Band/Choir Christmas Concert at the Massac County High School

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Tuesday, December 19

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

5P – Anna United Methodist Church – Rural Health, Inc. is once again giving back to the community this holiday season! While supplies last, stop by one of the following locations for a food bag and more.

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Wednesday, December 20

8A – Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Meeting will take place at Metropolis City Hall

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

10A-2P – Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St – Santa’s Workshop! – The library will open up Santa’s Workshop –Drop your children off at the library where they can make and wrap gifts for their family members while you finish up last minute Christmas errands. They will make and wrap their Christmas crafts, eat pizza for lunch, and finish with free play.
Ages 5 and up. To register stop by the library or call (618) 524-4312.

Rural Health, Inc. is once again giving back to the community this holiday season! While supplies last, stop by one of the following locations for a food bag and more: Big John’s Metropolis – 9:00 am til gone -Dongola Clinic – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

5-7P – Trinity Tree of Life Food Pantry 605 Metropolis St (Every Wednesday)

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Thursday, December 21

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

Friday, December 22

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

11A-3P – Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Free Laundry Event

Happening This Weekend:

Saturday, December 23

11A-3P – Grace Church, 102 E. 20th St., will host a free community meal on the fourth Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, December 24

Monday, December 25

Christmas Day

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How to Submit Your Event:

Via email to WMOKnews@frontier.com with the words “upcoming event” in the subject line

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Via Text – 618-524-9209

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Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960

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Today Is...

Bake Cookies Day

Bake Cookies Day is on December 18, just in time for Christmas. Cookies are more than just a baked treat, with generations bonding over it. What we love best about cookies is their versatility; crispy or soft and chewy, traditional shapes or special cookie-cutter designs, sugar, spices, dried fruit, chocolate, the list of options goes on. So get baking and fill your house with the aroma of warm, soft cookies baked to perfection.

Learn more about this and other holidays here

Generation Gap

Happy Hearts Technology Time with WMOK Returns in January

Happy Hearts
Technology Time
with WMOK

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – We’ve been receiving more texts from you Happy Hearts learners following our gathering this week and we are thrilled!

We’re going to include some things here that we have covered in our sessions. We’ll recap on what we’ve done and add additional info to help you hone up your skills.

Moving toward Christmas – Please text us at 618-524-9209 ((you can also “reply” to your “Yellow Sheet Text” – just jot us a little note or a big one and recap for us what you have learned and what you still have questions about.

One of the items we mentioned when we last met was “finding and following fun things on Facebook” –

When you’re on Facebook later search for “American Memory Lane” – on your smartphone touch the “magnifying glass” in the upper right hand of the screen and in the blank that appears type in American Memory Lane. If you enjoy the page you will see a “like” or “follow” button. Touching that button will cause the page and it’s posts to show up in your “Facebook Feed”.

Experiment with it and let us know how it goes!

Other pages we enjoy that following that you can investigate:

Mental Floss – Home for all things curious, including surprising facts; answers to life’s big questions; and untold – Repeat the steps above at Facebook and search for Mental Floss. If you enjoy it and would like to see it show up in your Facebook feed click “like” or “follow”

We’re going to set up a few small group sessions between now and when we restart at Happy Hearts in January. If you would like to set up a small group – just text and let us know at 618-524-9209.

Frosty the Snowman: A Charming Holiday Icon

(WMOK) Frosty the Snowman has become a beloved symbol of the holiday season, captivating audiences for decades with his jolly persona and magical adventures.

The character was first introduced in a song written by Walter “Jack” Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1950.

The song’s popularity led to the creation of a short animated film in 1969, bringing Frosty to life on screen for the first time. The story follows the magical tale of a snowman who comes to life thanks to a discarded magician’s hat. With his cheerful personality and childlike wonder, Frosty embarks on a heartwarming journey, spreading joy wherever he goes.

Over the years, Frosty has continued to enchant audiences through various adaptations, including books, television specials, and movies. Frosty the Snowman’s enduring appeal lies in his timeless message of friendship, kindness, and the joy of the holiday season, making him a cherished figure in the hearts of people of all ages.

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Massac Unit 1 Winter Weather Parent Survey 2023 – Mr Hayes Talks With WMOK

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL –

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Massac Unit 1 Superintendent Jason Hayes joined WMOK for Coffee Break last week he advised that the Winter Weather Survey closes December 22.

Hayes told WMOK that with new solutions for missed school days such as were developed during the height of Covid that he wants to revisit the topic of remote learning with parents as it pertains to winter weather.

You hear our conversation with Mr. Hayes below and you can access the survey HERE