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WSAQ Community RoofSit 2026 Nets $150k for Child Abuse/Neglect Council
Liggett Communication’s WSAQ-FM (Port Huron) held their annual Community Roof Sit to benefit the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN) last week (9/13-18). WSAQ morning show host Matt Markham again lived on a rooftop downtown Port Huron, through both blazing sunlight as well as some brief rain showers, raising funds and awareness for child abuse prevention and advocacy.
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WLXT Welcomes Riley Couture
MacDonald Garber Broadcasting Head of Programming Peter Garber commented, “My family and I are thrilled to welcome Riley to MGB. We feel extremely fortunate to have found someone with Riley’s passion and talent to join Mark Elliott on The Breakfast Show. She’s a perfect fit for Lite 96 and we look forward to seeing the relationship she builds with our listeners and the community at large.”
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Siggy Ehrlich Named Classical IPR Fellow
Interlochen Public Radio’s Amanda Sewell has announced that Classical IPR is welcoming Siggy Ehrlich as the 2026-2027 Classical IPR fellow. Ehrlich is a recent graduate of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts
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Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
News Directors Summit
November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.
1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit
4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
