Izzy is a January 1st puppy, As I write this she's 20 weeks old plus or minus a few days. I tend to forget that, because the "puppy-like" features have already started to melt into the "dog" look. Yet, she still has and WILL HAVE for awhile that puppy curiosity, some occasional "uh-oh's" in the house or studio, and will continue to need training for awhile. She's loving, curious, quick, very vocal at times, has spurts of energy more than […]
THIS IS A PROGRAM NOT TO BE MISSED! LISTEN WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT WHY WE HAVE THIS LONG WEEKEND
This page is to help you understand streaming, how it works, and how to help keep it going! "Streaming"...the common name thrown around today for anything brought to you live or "previously live" via the internet includes WION's (almost) worldwide service that you can enjoy here, on our website, on Amazon and Google Devices, Internet Radios, Tablets, Phones, and other 'net devices that play audio. Our Streaming source begins in one of our offices, from an AM stereo tuner. When […]
It' a Wednesday morning. Ionia escaped the REALLY bad weather that went south of us including tornadoes and other damage that rolled through Michigan last night. WION put the tornado WATCH on the air instantly. It's what we do. We've done the BEST we can for nearly 20 years to cover weather for anyone who has the "radio" as their companion and may not have access to the 'net whether at work, driving, or just those who prefer a live […]
On this Tuesday, we've got great weather...making us think....GRILLING! So, given unlimited sources and available toppings, let us know at 616-527-WION how would YOU build your ultimate burger? A listener in Austrailia, "Dave" sent us pictures of the "Aussie Burger with the Lot" Moroccan Lamb burger patty instead of the usual beef patty.. Vintage tasty cheese, pineapple (grilled), beetroot (I believe it’s just beet in the USA) red onion cooked on the grille (caramelised), free range egg, bacon, hydroponic lettuce, […]
When you ask you Amazon Alexa to play WION, do you hate all the ads that your Alexa plays before playing WION? Or how many times have you said "Alexa play WION" only to have it play a different station? WE HAVE A SOLUTION! We have made our own "Skill" for Alexa to help with these issues! With our Alexa skill installed you just say "Alexa Play AM Stereo" and you immediately get WION, there are no pre roll ads […]
There are sometimes interesting journeys we embark upon. Sometimes they follow deep hurt and heartbreak. We do them to occupy ourselves, to fill voids, and to let us know the world is still OK and there's hope for our happiness. I've now done that.. Many of you have followed Isabelle's story, from arrival at my home and WION to a few weeks ago when Isabelle went home to God after fast-moving cancer attacked her beautiful and loving existence on this […]
Facebook doesn't allow the music, but the music's Copyright owner DOES allow this on Youtube according to Youtube's notes on this video in our account...so.... To Isabelle......We love you.
-From Jim Carlyle's Personal Facebook Page... On Monday, March 11th, and with an extremely heavy and breaking heart, I witnessed Isabelle returning to her maker in the presence of two of her favorite uncles. I held Isabele's head, and two of her favorite uncles, including the one who saved her were petting her as she slipped away from us to her maker. I had less than three years with Isabelle, but her incredible spirit stole a HUGE part of my […]
