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:

This Saturday - May 2, 2026 is Genealogy Time at the Metropolis Public Library! An assistant will be on hand in the Genealogy Department from 10am until 2pm.

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...

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...

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 ...