Jan. 2, 1941: Earl Roberts Sr. is sworn in as judge of the 124th District Court.
The city of Longview has set up an online form for entries into the Longview 150 parade.
The beginning of Natalie Graves’ memories of Longview sounds like the start of a novel.
The Longview Public Library has scheduled time for patrons to make audio recordings of their memories of the area for the Longview 150 Sesquicentennial podcast.
A city panel is awaiting more donations of items that could be added into a time capsule next year for Longview’s 150th birthday.
Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano was presented the Pauline Cargill Award by the Gregg County Historical Museum on Monday.
Longview Public Library joined the Liftoff 2020 club Tuesday when Library Director Jennifer Eldridge led the unveiling of its metal balloon sculpture that will help mark it as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration next year.
NORRIS CITY, Ill. — In southern Illinois, Norris City is a small dot on the map, 20 miles northeast of Harrisburg. But for about seven months during World War II, it was one of the most important places in the country.