Link to our Google Photos Page of WION's 20 years, click here Twenty years ago today, a much younger Jim Carlyle sat behind the control board of WION-AM (Only) and at 6AM, rolled our National Anthem. At 39, I'd bought my own radio station! Oh, I had plenty of help […]
Seems to have more occurrences on "nice" days than when we have weather emergencies! Just Sayin.
WION welcomed members of the West Michigan and Lansing S.B.E. chapters (Society of broadcast Engineers) for their annual picnic on our lawn this evening. So, for awhile, WION had the SMARTEST backyard anywhere in the United States or maybe even the world. Engineers chatting with we, the "normal" people...lol...and exchanging […]
Justin's Summer fun....you never know where he may show up with a fishing rod and reel...but when he's not "on the air" he's likely "on the water" or at least near it!
During the midday show today, Izzy was chewing on something.....as she sat just behind Justin.... And THIS is what she had in her mouth...
In the wee hours of July 31st, as this is written, a power outage has affected WION which is operating on generator. Consumers' Energy map shows two major "lobes" of outage, Haynor road studios of WION just barely in one of them. There is no Estimated time of restoration for […]
Justin at the helm of WION during a show, with a little help from my dog, Izzy. Justin is taking some personal time off, (he started on Monday.)...and, I'm not exactly sure when he'll be back "on" but I'm sure it'll be soon. Just wanted to stop by your devices […]
Tell the Oakwood you "read this on the radio!" I'm pretty picky about my burgers...and my Chili. The Oakwood Lounge answers my needs in Eastern Ionia County with the BEST burgers since the Lamplight in Ionia! We congratulate them on 1 year of being reopened...with GREAT service, a friendly environment, […]
You may have heard Jim Carlye on the radio over the past nearly 20 years talk about his love of "vintage" electronics. The studios of WION have many vintage radios, some unique TV sets, and other oddities on display that came from his home when he moved to Ionia. Hello! […]
