WMOK News Check
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7:21 PM
Friday, April 5, 2024 (CDT)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

6:31 AM
Saturday, April 6, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

Today – Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight – Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday – Widespread frost, mainly between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. East wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night – A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday – A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday – Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 11 mph.

Tuesday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind around 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Photo: Super Solar Eclipse – Zach Brown – City of Metropolis placing the eclipse glasses on Superman. The glasses were created by Morgan Siebert of the Super Museum

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Metropolis’ Superman Statue is well equipped for the Super Solar Eclipse this Monday. The Eclipse will take place on Monday afternoon.

The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has planned for a fantastic weekend .. and Monday – full of events in the City of Metropolis. See the schedule and hear WMOK’s Coffee Break with Monica Obermark about the event.

Metropolis Police Department Arrest Blotter:

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – On the 27th of March, Metropolis Officers were called to the 1100 block of Metropolis. The caller found a small child clad only in a diaper wandering alone along the busy street.

Officers attempted to locate a parent without success. The child – who appeared to be about 2 years old – was then taken to the Metropolis Police Department and DCFS was contacted.

The mother, Daisy L. Downen,43, Metropolis, eventually arrived at the police Department. She was arrested and charged with Child Endangerment and was released on a notice to appear. The child was turned over to DCFS.

Late in the evening on March 30 a Metropolis Officer stopped a Gray Ford SUV for no taillights. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected a very strong odor of raw Cannabis emitting from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed items related to drug trafficking. Also found were 3 bags of Methamphetamine, (approximately 114 grams), 26.8 grams of Cannabis, and a large sum of cash.

The passenger of the vehicle, Travis C. Blanton,32, Joppa, admitted that the items were his and not the driver’s.

Blanton was charged with, Possession of Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of Cannabis, and possession of Cannabis with the intent to deliver. Blanton was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.

Rural Health Celebrates 7th Anniversary for Their Medication Assisted Treatment Program

ANNA, IL, APRIL 03 – April 03 marks the seventh anniversary of Rural Health, Inc.’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. MAT is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole patient” approach to the treatment of opioid use disorders. Through research, success in treating substance use disorders was found with the combination of medication and therapy.

MAT services have been found to help sustain recovery for individuals struggling with addiction, and MAT is even used to prevent and reduce opioid overdoses. Rural Health, Inc. believes the program is much needed during this state of opioid crisis for Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there were 3,261 fatalities due to opioid overdoses back in 2022.

Rural Health, Inc. is proud of the progress made with the program and is touched to see the lives affected by its restorative purpose. MAT services are provided at all five of Rural Health, Inc.’s clinics with certified providers who are accepting
new patients.

Individuals interested in learning more about MAT services are encouraged to call the Rural Health, Inc. main office in Anna at 618-833-4471.

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WMOK talks with Colby Kennedy Interim Director of Metropolis Public Library

- WMOK Coffee Break - Metropolis 4.4.24

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – WMOK spoke with Colby Kennedy of the Metropolis Public Library for Coffee Break on April 4, 2024.

We discussed the following topics:

Employment
Still having after-school program
Hiring committees
How to apply
Positions available
Genealogy
Summer Reading
Interlibrary loan survey
Book sale area
What to add back
Halloween books
Young Adult novels
Catching up on books
Adult programming
Outreach program
Beanstack App
Silver linings
Encouragement
Newly formed Library League

Hear WMOK’s Full Coffee Break interview with Metropolis Public Library’s Colby Kennedy below:

WMOK – Metropolis · Colby Kennedy 4.4.24 Metropolis Public Library Coffee Break WMOK Metropolis

WMOK Community Events Listing

Metropolis City Clean Up Dates for 2024

May 13-17
August 12-16
November 11-15

Metropolis Drugs 1 on East 5th Street in Metropolis

Caring for you and about you since 1975

COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place:

-Metropolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue

-Brookp0rt on the second and fourth Thursday of each month

Please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

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Sponsorships begin at $60 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Friday, April 5

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

Saturday, April 6

7:30P – SUPER SOLAR ECLIPSE GLOW RUN – Get ready to light up the night at the SuperSolar Eclipse Glow Run at the Superman Statue! Presented by Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. This electrifying 5K Glow Run will have you glowing with excitement as you race through the night sky.

8-10P – Moon Glow Street Dance DJ Michelle Bradley

Massac Mobile Health Unit

Massac Mobile Health Unit has three locations to make receiving healthcare easier for you! If you are needing a sick or well visit our providers can see you at one of these three locations.

Tuesdays: Vienna- City Park 9am-3:30pm

Wednesdays: Brookport- City Hall 9am-3:30pm

Thursdays: Ullin- Shawnee Community College 9am-3:30pm

To make an appointment at one of these three locations, call 618-638-1341

Sponsorships begin at $60 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Sunday, April 7

Super Solar Eclipse Events:

10A – 5P – Market St. Vendors & Food Trucks

Kids Fun Zone Inflatables & Activities

1-3P – Poker Run

2P and 4P – Tennessee Championship Wrestling 2 Shows

4-7P – Southern Draw Live Music

7P – Live concert featuring a Different Sound – Harrahs 100 E. Front St.

Monday, April 8

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

Great Solar Eclipse Events

9A-6P – Market Street Vendors & Food Trucks

Kids Fun Zone Inflatables & Activities

NASA Engineers Tent – Display with 20Ft Inflatable Artemis Rocket

Classic Car Cruise-in with DJ Michelle Bradley

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Metropolis City Hall – Upstairs 7P – City Council occurs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month beginning in the City Hall Forum at 100 State Street.

Tuesday, April 9

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

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

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.

IDNR ALERT

As people prepare to set out to view the solar eclipse on April 8, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sending out a reminder that that is also the first day of spring turkey hunting season. Officials are asking both eclipse viewers and turkey hunters to be mindful of each other. Officials are asking eclipse visitors to state parks to park in designated lots, and not spots designated for hunters.

Wednesday, April 10

On the beautiful courthouse square in Vienna IL - 2024 Spring Junque Jamboree

Grab your “junquing” group and make plans to take a well-earned break perusing about the amazing selection of vendors on the square in Vienna. Enjoy the sights and smells of the beautiful historic town square in Vienna as you take a little time for you. You’re bound to leave feeling refreshed with lots of great finds from your day out.

Find the event on Facebook here

2024 Kiwanis Scholarship Spaghetti Supper

Save the Date - Saturday, April 13 - 4-6:30p

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Dan Huffman, a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Metropolis joined us this week to discuss the upcoming Scholarship Spaghetti Supper.

We talked at length about the Supper and its history – as well as the work done by the Kiwanis Club and how to get involved.