Obituary
Former WIOG and WSGW GM John Casey Dies
Dave Maurer, former Operations Director at WSGW-AM/FM in Saginaw told the MAB, “John Casey lived and breathed radio. He was masterful in sales, programming and promotions. He also was a strong proponent of local news and gave me the resources I needed for our award winning station. He did many receptions and dinners to show his appreciation to staff.”
Read MoreWJRT-TV’s Jim Wyatt Passes
WJRT-TV (Flint) has reported the passing on assignment editor Jim Wyatt who died on March 15. Wyatt was 65.
Read MoreLegendary Grand Rapids Air Personality Aris Hampers Dies
Veteran Grand Rapids rock radio personality Aris Hampers passed away February 5 at age 73. Hampers spent nearly 40 years in the format and is best known for his time at WLAV-FM, which he helped launch, in the 1970s.
Read MoreU.P. Broadcaster Aaron Harper Passes
Pioneer Upper Peninsula broadcaster Aaron Harper passed away. Harper worked at WJNR-FM (Iron Mountain) and Results Broadcasting, for nearly 50 years.
He died on Sunday (1/8) at the age of 76. Harper was the first voice heard on WJNR went it signed on in 1972.
Read MoreDuke Wright Passes at 83
During our Christmas break, the MAB was saddened to get news that Midwest Communications President/CEO Duey E. ‘Duke’ Wright, Jr. passed away December 21 at age of 83.
Read MoreWHTC/Holland Pioneer Bill Gargano Passes Away
Midwest Communication’s WHTC/WYVN (Holland) reports that longtime program host Bill Gargano passed away December 5 at age 98. The World War II veteran from Detroit first came to WHTC in 1954.
Read MoreFormer WILX News Director Kevin Ragan Dies
During his time at the station, Ragan hired and trained hundreds of people who would work in front of the camera and behind it, many who have taken the guidance and advice to advance their careers fat beyond mid-Michigan.
Read MoreWCSX Host Scott Shepard Passes Unexpectedly
Beasley Media Group’s WCSX-FM (Detroit) has sadly reported the unexpected passing of the station’s “Over Easy” host Scott Shepard. Shepard spent 20 years at the station and died at his home in Warren this past Saturday (11/12). He was 59.
Read MoreWLEN’s “Thank A Vet” Founder Dies at 74
The founder of WLEN-FM’s (Adrian) annual “Thank a Vet” event has passed away. James “Jim” Gregory Mooney (pictured above, far right) died on October 25. He was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on…
Read MoreLaurie Kahn Passes
The MAB is sad to report the passing of Laurie Kahn, the founder of Media Staffing Network. Kahn has done numerous sessions for broadcasters in Michigan and was a great advocate and supporter of connecting students to the industry.
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