Northeast
Tri-State Christian Television’s WINM (Channel 12, Angola), also rebroadcast on WEIJ-LD (Channel 38, Fort Wayne) adds the MGM digital subchannel Light TV to their .3 subchannel.
Where Are They Now? Later this week, former then-WYLT (103.9fm, Fort Wayne) and then-WNHT (96.3fm, Churubusco) DJ Man at Large (McConnell Adams) will join Townsquare Media/Lansing, Michigan to program both WFMK-FM (99.1fm) and WJIM-FM (97.5fm), along with mornings on "97.5 Now FM."
Northcentral
LeSEA Broadcasting's WHME-TV (Channel 46, South Bend) adds the MGM digital subchannel Light TV to their .3 subchannel.
Northwest
FOX's WPWR-TV (Channel 50, Gary) adds the MGM digital subchannel Light TV to their .3 subchannel.
This Week in Indiana Radio History
Sign-on dates seem to be a prickly matter, subject to great debate, and mostly impossible to confirm. If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. Please e-mail us if you have updated information.
September 24: In 1950, 91.3fm in Indianapolis signed on as WAJC in the evening. In 1956, WAJC moved from 91.3fm to 104.5fm (where it's now commercially owned WJJK). In 2001, Verna Whitworth passed away. Age 91. Verna hosted "Visit with Verna," a music show for kids at WHBU(AM) (1240am, Anderson).
September 25: In 1966, 89.5fm, Valparaiso signed on as WVUR. It later moved to 95.1fm. In 1996, WDJB (106.3fm, Columbia City) flipped formats from Rhythmic CHR to Modern AC, as "Storm 106.3."
September 26: In 1954, Channel 15 in Waterloo signed on as WANE-TV. It later moved to Fort Wayne. In 1990, WBBE (106.3fm, Columbia City) signs on with CHR format.
September 27: In 1926, 1490am in Richmond signed on as WKBV ("William Knox BrookVille") and still is. In 1953, Channel 50 in Evansville signed on at 3:00pm as WEHT-TV ("Watch Evansville-Henderson Television.")
September 28: In 1957, Channel 21 in Fort Wayne signed on at 3:00pm as WPTA-TV (for founder Sarkes Tarzian's daughter and son Patricia and Thomas). In 1964, 105.3fm in Lafayette signed on as WASK-FM. Today, it's WKOA. In 1967, 107.5fm in Terre Haute signed on as WBOW-FM. After going dark for over a decade, 107.5fm has new owners, and is WYLJ.
September 29: In 1998, former Indianapolis broadcaster Lou Sherman dies. Age 63. Mr. Sherman worked in Indianapolis (WNTS, WBRI, WTUX, WFBM) and worked with David Letterman.
September 30: In 1950, 90.9fm in Bloomington signed on as WFIU. It later moved to 103.7fm. In 1971, 1380am WKJG and 97.3fm WKJG-FM (both Fort Wayne) each broke off from co-ownership with then-WKJG-TV (Channel 33, Fort Wayne).
Employment Opportunities
WZBD in Berne is looking for an individual to be the voice and face of the radio station mainly in Wells County with some work in Adams County. This would include on air reporting, sales, and news and sports coverage from Wells County. Interested individuals should send resumes to Rob Weaver at rob.weaver@wpgwradio.us. Adams County Radio, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WITZ Radio has a very rare full time mid-day opening for an announcer to join our family. Duties include a live air shift from 9AM-2PM Monday through Friday and 7AM-12N on Sunday. Strong interview, writing and production skills are key to this position. Knowledge of website design and social media is also important. This individual needs to get involved in the local community. Minorities especially females are encouraged to apply. WITZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send air check and resume to:
Gene Kuntz
gkuntz@witzamfm.com
General Manager
WITZ Radio
1978 S. WITZ Rd.
Jasper, IN 47546
Take a pleasurable trip up US-31 to Ludington, Michigan. We are looking for a morning show for our CHR station. It’s locally owned and operated. We cover area news, sports, promotions, and have a unique music mix. Send demo and resume to patrick@wmom.fm. EOE/M/F
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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