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šŸŒ± How Metropolis Animal Control is handling bites, strays, and Bella

Metropolis, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Metropolis! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Metropolis Animal Control is handling bites, strays, and Bella
  • Discover why Metropolisā€™s riverside lighthouse turns heads statewide

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Metropolis Animal Control: An Update from Officer John Roman ā€“ April 2024 (920wmok.com) ā€” Animal Control Officer John Roman shares an April update on Metropolisā€™s city pound, recent dog bite concerns, and efforts to reunite a dog named Bella with her owner. He reminds residents to secure pets, clean up after dogs, and ensure animals are properly housed and cared for, and provides contact options for animal-related issues in town.
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ā€¢ 6 Enchanting Illinois Lighthouses That Look Like They're Straight Out Of A Painting (familydestinationsguide.com) ā€” One of Illinoisā€™s most picturesque lighthouses sits right on the Ohio River in Metropolis, offering a peaceful park setting, picnic spots, and changing seasonal views. This feature highlights that riverside beacon alongside five other scenic Illinois lighthouses, inviting residents to appreciate their hometown landmark and consider road trips to similar sites around the state.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Alpha lawn Care:If you need your flower beds Weeding and Mulching ?
    Give us a call/text: 270-217-2648 alphalawn7777@gmail.com (Nextdoor Hospital Dr)
  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation posted a job opening for Facilities Technician (Harrah's Metropolis, Illinois) in Metropolis. Apply here.
  • Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher in Ullin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metropolis here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Cairo

  • 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' is Squishy, Silly Horror with Less Edge (thecosmiccircus.com)
  • 15 Horrible Places In America You Should Never, Ever Visit (buzzfeed.com)

Marion

  • Caregiver's Resource and Refresh conference this week in Marion (kfvs12.com)
  • Marion joins Tree City USA network after planting initiative (wsiltv.com)
  • Marion fashion show raises $4,000 for families in need (wsiltv.com)

Ok Metropolis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Metropolis

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