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What's Been Happening in City Crime Since We Last Spoke - Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse Speaks with WMOK - 10.22.25
Oct 24, 2025

New Streaming Service for Metropolis Public Library Card Holders - Dir. Colby Kennedy Talks with WMOK - WMOK Coffee Break 10.2.25
WMOK - Metropolis - New Streaming Service for Metropolis Public Library Card Holders - Dir. Colby Kennedy Talks with WMOK - WMOK Coffee Break 10.2.25 ...
Oct 27, 2025

Important Upcoming Dates for the 2025/2026 School Year - First Quarter Ends Friday, Fall Break Next Week, Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday October 28
The first quarter ends Friday, October 10, 20251. Reports will be distributed Wednesday, October 22nd. Important Upcoming Dates for the 2025/2026 Scho...
Oct 27, 2025
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Halloween, Fall Break, Fall Festivals and More in Massac Unit 1 - WMOK Coffee Break - 10.8.25
Oct 20, 2025
Reminder to Pick Up Your Yard Sale Signs from the Weekend to Avoid Citations - WMOK 10.20 WMOK - Metropolis
Oct 20, 2025
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Historian and Storyteller Bob Lingle
Massac County History - Football with Bob Lingle
Massac County History - Football Local Historian, Bob Lingle joined us at WMOK for Coffee Break this week as he often does to "talk a little local history". We asked him to speak with us on the history of Football and WMOK's broadcasting of it. Hear our discussion - Touch "Listen in Browser" in the ...
Aug 25, 2023
Local Historian Bob Lingle - Coffee Break - November 16, 2021
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:
Nov 17, 2021
Bob Lingle WMOK Full Coffee Break 8.22.23
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...
Aug 22, 2023
Bob Lingle Local Historian - Metropolis High School and Local Sports Facility History - Coffee Break - 8.17.21
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
Aug 17, 2021
Local Historian Bob Lingle - WMOK Full Coffee Break - July 3, 2024
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...
Jul 04, 2024
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