Indiana RadioWatch: September 1, 2001
Northcentral
Oldies/WGTO (910am, Cassopolis, Michigan) morning duo Mike Shannon and Deb
Millard switch to an Internet only feed of WGTO. No replacement has been
named at WGTO(AM) though. If you're interested in hearing them, they will
start Monday at http://www.goodtimeoldiesradio.com
or http://www.theoldieschannel.com
Eastcentral
Where Are They Now? Former CHR/WLBC (104.1fm, Muncie) overnight guy Chris
Green is now pulling down afternoons at WTGR (97.5fm, Union City, Ohio)
Central
CHR/WZPL (99.5fm, Greenfield) promotes Kari Johll to Assistant Director
for Programming and Promotions, effective today. Johnn will remain
primarily in the Promotions Department, with added responsibilities in the
Listener Services Department, specifically her role as Listener Services
Coordinator. She'll also have some responsibilities with programming
(music research, scheduling weekends, promos), and music (assisting PD
Scott Sands and MD Dave Decker with record labels).
Obituaries
Condolences to the family & friends of Victor H. Sterling who passed away
on August 1. According to Andrea Mettert's article in The Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette, Sterling's TV stops included WANE-TV and WPTA-TV (where
he was GM) in Fort Wayne, WEHT-TV in Evansville, and KWBY in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. In Radio, he worked in the early 1950's at WIOU
(1350am, Kokomo), WTOM/WTTS (Bloomington), and WSAL(AM) (1230am,
Logansport). In 1969, he left WPTA-TV to join WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne)
to do sales, announcing, and some management duties. He retired from WLYV
in 1973. Surviving Mr. Sterling are two daughters, three sons, a sister,
three brothers, as well as several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Employment Opportunities
Vincennes University is in need of an engineer. Facilities include
WFML-FM, a 3000 watt commercial station, WVUB, a 50,000 watt
non-commercial radio station, and WVUT-TV (PBS). Benefits include
retirement, insurance, and more. Contact Phil Smith, General Manager,
812-888-5830, or Jim Evans, Director of Engineering, 812-888-5352.
That's it for this issue. See you in a week!
Blaine Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch
irw@well.com
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