We try. Really, we do. Give me a minute to explain. Most large radio stations today don't even LISTEN to their own product. Their own “sound” and, their own “issues” when they happen. We DO. For the past few days, there's been quite a few interruptions in our streaming service AND in the service we provide to Lowell and Eastern Kent County. Unlike some stations, however, we: take responsibility and […]
SPECIAL GUEST POST FROM BARRY SCOTT WHO IS HEARD HERE ON WION SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM ET. THIS SPECIAL WILL AIR HERE ON WION ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Thank you Dolly, you will be missed! The Lost 45s with Barry Scott at lost45.com We say goodbye to the lovely Dolly Parton this weekend on the syndicated version of "The Lost 45s" - with her many appearances over the years. She […]
Obviously if you're here, you are well aware of WION's existence. Some of what you're about to read you may not know, however. The keys to this station were handed to me in 2004 on August 14th, 22 years ago this week. The station was DEAD. Off the air. NO programming, NO listeners, NO accounts receivable or clients, NO following, we didn't even have a kitchen sink! That's correct, there […]
As provided-to and published by "Lowell's First Look" and we thank them! WION Radio has been a partner with local Lowell businesses, most notably the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for many years. Liz Baker, former Chamber director now retired from the Chamber first advertised on WION when we had ONLY an A.M. Station in Ionia, but found it effective in bringing people to “Christmas on the Lowell Showboat” many […]
We're coming up on a huge birthday soon. This year, on july 4th, 2026, our country celebrates two hundred fifty years! That's a lot of years! That's a lot of history...AND, that's a lot of opportunity! Despite the way this country seems so divided and “determined to fight among it's own people”....AT Wion, we believe it's a time for celebration and your voices should be heard. With that in mind, […]
When we're not bringing you Jim and Justin or Edwards' Archives, or our Noon Newsblock, or "Totally 80's Flashback" or...Turntable Trainwrecks, or Popeye John's Monday Night Classic Rock"....or Barry Scott's Lost 45's....we're still working hard to bring you a great station with music and information EVERY hour!
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