[Ccarc] Indiana RadioWatch

Tue Mar 11 08:34:22 EDT 2008



> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:21:09 -0700
> From: irw at well.com
> To: irw at well.com
> Subject: Indiana RadioWatch
> 
> A question, before we begin.  Amongst the papers on IRW's desk was an
> obituary for Chicago journalist John Drury, who passed away in November,
> 2007.  Among Drury's many stops were radio and television stations in both
> Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.  Does anyone know where he might have worked in
> each city?
> 
> A second, reader-submitted question: He was wondering the whereabouts of
> former WBTU/Fort Wayne PD Mitch Mahan.  If you know, please drop us a line.
> 
> Now, onto the news.
> 
> Northeast
> 
> More "corner office" moves this issue, as Northeast Indiana Public Radio GM
> Bruce Haines is leaving after 20 years as GM there, to become president of
> PBS affiliate WFWA-TV (Channel 39/DT40, Fort Wayne).  No start date has been
> announced.  IRW will follow this story and let you know when Haines'
> successor is announced.
> 
> AllAccess reports that Federated Media's Rock/WBYR (98.9fm, Van Wert, Ohio)
> has added station imaging services from Kansas City-based Subnoize Creative
> (Brian Prince).
> 
> Where Are They Now?  Cindy Miller, formerly PD at WBYR, along with PD work
> down in Evansville, is now PD at WSFL-FM in New Bern, North Carolina.
> 
> Northcentral
> 
> If you live in South Bend, rest assured it really wasn't your TV set.  PBS
> affiliate WNIT (Channel 34/DT35) had its analog transmitter fail, reducing
> its power.  The South Bend Tribune's Jeremy Bonfiglio reports that on 22
> February, one of two Klystron tubes failed, causing sound loss for WNIT over
> the air viewers.  The WNIT Board of Directors decided not to fix the
> problem, since parts are no longer supplied (because of next year's
> television DTV conversion), and buying an expensive part for ten months' use
> might not be fiscally responsible.  Bongiflio also reports that WNIT's
> analog signal is now at half power.
> 
> AllAccess reports that the Notre Dame football radio network moves
> distribution from Westwood One to ISP Sports, in a new ten year deal.
> Westwood One had distributed Notre Dame football since 1968.  In South Bend,
> Notre Dame football is heard on Artistic Media Partners stations Sports/WDND
> (1490am, South Bend) and CHR/WNDV-FM (92.9fm, South Bend).
> 
> A former radio station owner finds political aspirations.  Bill Dixon, who
> once owned WAWC (103.5fm, Syracuse) is seeking the seat for Indiana House
> District 22, as a Republican.  The 42 year old Dixon sold WAWC to Talking
> Stick Communications in 2006.  Dixon told The Warsaw Times-Union's Jennifer
> Peryam "I am not afraid to call things the way they are and stand up for the
> district."
> 
> Northwest
> 
> The Chicago Sun-Times' Robert Feder reports that "The Lou Dobbs Show" is now
> part of the talk show roster on Gerard Media's N-T/WIMS (1420am, Michigan
> City).  The show airs weekdays from 2pm - 5pm, replacing WIMS Rewind, and
> "Afternoons with Matt n' Craig."  However, Matt and Craig remain with WIMS;
> Matt does Sports for the station, while Craig hosts "Into the Outdoors" on
> Thursday evenings.
> 
> Central
> 
> ShopTalk reports that Jenna Maloney is now co-anchor of the 5:00am -
> 6:00am morning news at FOX affiliate WXIN (Channel 59/DT45, Indianapolis).
> Last year, Maloney joined WXIN as a weekend anchor.  She arrived from FOX
> affiliate WBFF in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was a morning reporter.
> 
> The new Cumulus AC/WWFT (93.9fm, Fishers) changes call letters to match its
> "Warm" moniker.  Mark down WRWM on your Indy Radio Call Letters scorecard.
> 
> A call letter change we inadvertently missed last November.  Electronic
> Applications Radio Service's WRFM (90.1fm, Wadesville), a religious
> broadcasting simulcast of WJCF (88.1fm, Morristown), changes its call
> letters to WENS.  WLHN (990am, Muncie) takes the WRFM call letters.  The
> WENS call letters have not been heard in central Indiana since Emmis
> Communications changed the call letters of its Shelbyville-licensed
> 97.1fm to WLHK in March, 2005.
> 
> Southcentral
> 
> Very sad to report tonight the passing of Phil Stoerck, known on-air as
> "Phil The Listener" at Sarkes Tarzian's AAA/WTTS (92.3fm, Bloomington).
> Since 2004, Stoerck has hosted a monthly show on WTTS.  Phil started out as
> a listener and presence at many WTTS events and concerts.  Tonight, WTTS
> aired a most touching one hour musical tribute to Stoerck.  WTTS PD Brad
> Holtz tells IRW: "What started as a wild idea over some beers became
> something simply incredible.  Phil The Listener epitomized the independent
> spirit of WTTS.  He became the voice of the listener.  He represented what's
> great about local radio.  Most importantly, he became our dear friend, and
> our audience's friend.  Phil will be sorely missed, and our thoughts and
> prayers are with his loving wife Bonnie and son Reed."  Stoerck passed away
> yesterday at the too early age of 54.
> 
> Southwest
> 
> JP Engelbrecht was recently named CEO of South Central Communications.
> Engelbrecht's father - John D. - will continue as Chairman of the Board
> and President.  JP had been the VP/COO of the Evansville based company
> since 2002, when he entered that role at age 22.  South Central
> Communications owns WABX/WEOA/WIKY-FM/WLFW/WSTO and has an LMA with WEJK.
> Also, South Central owns several stations in Tennessee.  JP was named CEO
> on 21 February.
> 
> This Week in Indiana Radio History (Not as much found in our archives this
> week...)
> 
> March 9: In 1949, WCTW-FM in New Castle was granted a CP for 102.5fm,
> running 4000 watts at 250 feet.
> 
> March 11: In 1949, 1370am, Bloomington signed on; Today, it is WGCL.  In
> 1993, 98.7fm, Battle Ground signed on; Today it is WASK-FM.
> 
> March 12: In 2001, a three way frequency swap occurred in Fort Wayne.
> First, after ending its simulcast a day earlier with WYSR (94.1fm), WCKZ,
> then at 102.3fm, moved its call letters to 94.1fm and began an Urban AC
> format as "The Wiz."  102.3fm became WEJE with an alternative music format.
> And 96.3fm (where WEJE was) took a country music format, as WWWD.  Today,
> the WCKZ calls are on 91.3fm in Orland, 102.3fm is Spanish music formatted
> as WGBJ, and 96.3fm is Rhythmic CHR as WNHT.  In 1999, J.C. Baker left
> mornings at Fort Wayne's WMEE and is now the News Director for Fort
> Wayne-based Northeast Indiana Public Radio.
> 
> March 14: In 1974, WLYV (1450am) in Fort Wayne changed formats from Top 40
> to Country, with a switch in ownership.  Until 1980, Jack Nicklaus owned the
> station under the corporate name "Golden Bear Broadcasting".
> 
> That's all for this issue.  Until next week...
> 
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