Local Historian Bob Lingle joined us for Coffee Break on August 17th. We discussed Metropolis High School history, Rose E. Cutting Gymnasium, local sports history and more. Hear our full conversation below: WMOK - Metropolis · Bob Lingle Local Historian - Coffee Break - 8.17.21

WMOK spoke with local historian Bob Lingle for Coffee Break on Tuesday, August, 22nd. We discussed the following topics: Retail businesses in Metropolis Farming was big business 1840's and 1870's Full time farming The glove factory Stove plant Old Fitch House Long Mansion (Metzker) Kraper Cigar Factory Elliott brothers...

On November 16 Local Historian Bob Lingle joined us at WMOK for Coffee Break. We discussed local sports history, the history of Fort Massac and the history of the Laidlaw building - also known as "the Bender" and the Babee Tenda. Hear our full conversation below:

WMOK spoke with local historian Bob Lingle for Coffee Break on July 3, 2024. We discussed the following topics: Just attended 60th reunion Group class reunion Old movies The US and Christopher Columbus The early years The name "America" Harlem A country of migrants Wars British empire Solitary neglect Conserv...

WMOK spoke with local historian Bob Lingle for Coffee Break on May 6, 2024. We discussed the following topics: How basketball evolved 1924 Centennial Summer of 1924 - changed name of high school Uniforms Fellow coaches Longest coaches Back in the day players 3 coaches 1st Regional Tournament Win State Tournament IHSA 1...