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Lenawee County Radio Stations Break Thank A Vet Record
WLEN-FM, WQTE-FM and 96.5fm The Cave Radio Stations (Adrian) hosted the 19th Annual Thank A Vet day on Monday. This day is in celebration of Veterans Day and is an event to raise funds and awareness for homeless and other veterans in need in Lenawee County.
Read MoreWZMQ Teams with Goodwill for “Operation Warm UP”
Lilly Broadcasting’s WZMQ-TV (Marquette) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for a winter clothing drive for those who need a helping hand. The station says many people in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula do not always have enough clothing to stay warm or lack funds to buy certain cold weather items.
Read MoreWCFX Raises $37k for Community Cancer Services
This past Wednesday (10/23), Black Diamond Broadcasting’s WCFX-FM (Clare/Mt. Pleasant) raised over $37,000 for Community Cancer Services of Isabella County with the station’s annual ”2024 CFX Bras for a Cause presented by Graff Mt Pleasant.”
Read MoreWHMI Holds All-Day Hurricane Relief Drive
This past Thursday (10/10), Krol Communication’s WHMI-FM (Howell), in partnership with American Legion Devereaux Post 141 held a day long Hurricane Relief Drive to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The drive, hosted by WHMI Morning Show hosts Chuck Edwards & Madison June on Thursday took place live at the Legion post from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreWDVD Holds Baby Bash 2024!
This past Thursday night (8/22), Cumulus Media’s WDVD-FM (Detroit) held their annual “Baby Bash” event at District 142 in Wyandotte. The annual event supports the Glamourous Moms Foundation, which works to support, inspire, and build confidence in women, expectant mothers, and their children, to enhance their quality of life.
Read MoreWLNS Wraps Up 2024 Operation Backpack
Nexstar Media’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) has wrapped up their 2024 Operation Backpack campaign. The station partnered with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties to collect school supplies for local children, including foster children, adopted children, refugees, and others who may need assistance.
Read MoreWHLS Raises $2500+ For Blue Water Area Humane Society
On August 15, Liggett Communication’s WHLS-AM/FM (Port Huron) partnered with the Blue Water Area Humane Society for the third year of “Rockin’ the Rescue,” a day-long fundraising and awareness event.
Read MoreFree Beer & Hot Wings raises nearly $130K for Kids’ Food Basket
This past Thursday (8/8), Townsquare Media’s WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids) morning show “Free Beer and Hot Wings” held a 12-hour commercial-free “Fill the Basket” radiothon to raise money for the nonprofit Kids Food Basket, which serves Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.
Read MoreSmall Market Radio Comes Up HUGE – Again!
Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) recently held their 15th annual Radiothon to benefit the St. Joseph County United Way recently and the event broke all previous year’s numbers with a record breaking $165,508.00 raised over an 18-hour period.
Read MoreWILX-TV Supporting Capital Area Diaper Bank
Gray Television’s WILX-TV (Lansing) is partnering with the Capital Area Diaper Bank this week to bring awareness to the diaper/incontinence insecurity that exists in our Mid-Michigan. All week long, WILX is collecting donations at their studios as well as two sponsor locations in the Lansing area.
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