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WDLW
WDLW (1380 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lorain, Ohio, United States, and features a classic rock format known as the "Kool Kat". Owned by WDLW Radio, Inc., the station serves Lorain County and western parts of Greater Cleveland, and is relayed over Lorain translator W255CW (98.9 FM). WDLW's studios are located in Oberlin, Ohio, while the transmitters for both WDLW and W255CW reside in Sheffield Township. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WDLW is available online.
Signing on as WLRO in 1969 as the replacement to WWIZ, this station initially featured a full-service/middle of the road format oriented towards Lorain. A sale to real estate developer Jon Veard in 1984 saw the station become WRKG with an adult standards format, which changed again to a country gospel format in 1990 after another sale to Christian radio operators. Tropical music and other Spanish language programming, which had been featured in some capacity on 1380 AM throughout its history, became the station's primary format in 1998 as WDLW via a local marketing agreement with the Cleveland-based Latino Media Group. Sold to WOBL's owners Doug and Lorie Wilber in 2002, WDLW adopted an oldies format later in the year. Both stations have been owned by Gary and Renee Tollett from 2021 onward.
Owned by Lorain Community Broadcasting Corporation, this station signed on as WLRO, fully replacing WWIZ after two and a half years of silence on 1380 AM. WWIZ's license renewal had been denied in 1964 because of an improper transfer of control for the station, ceasing operations on July 14, 1967. Lorain Community prevailed against two other applicants for a replacement license in a bidding process which began in 1966, one year before WWIZ signed off. WLRO was authorized to began operating on December 4, 1969, under a temporary permit, but due to several delays did not sign on until December 13. The official license for the station was not granted for over a year.
At launch, WLRO initially had a combined middle of the road and full-service format, with an emphasis on community news, and operated from 6 a.m. to sunset. The initial staff was composed of Bill King, Bob Ladd, Rodger Glover, sports anchor Jim Allen, news director Bill Wilkens, production director Jeff Baxter and music director Norm N. Nite. During this time, it was also an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System and carried Mutual's coverage of Notre Dame football throughout the 1970s and 1980s. WLRO also carried Cleveland Indians daytime games in 1971 and 1972.
On July 7, 1984, WLRO was sold by Lorain Community Broadcasting to local real estate developer Jon Veard. Shortly thereafter, on July 13, the call sign was changed to WRKG and a pop standards format was installed. The WRKG calls stood for their new slogan, "Working for you is our business". The station's studios were moved to the Antlers Hotel in downtown Lorain, of which Veard also owned. The station still remained as a daytime station for many years, with overnight service (via just 57 watts) being added as of the fall of 1986.
Among the air talent that was on "Golden 13 Radio" at this time included Dick Conrad, John Antus, Donovan "D.K." Kent, Charles LuBear, Dave Rush, Lauren Wreath, John Ryan and sportscaster Jim Allen. Newscasts were handled by Craig Demyan, Joan Lowry, Mike Partin and Terry Burnabell. Ethnic programming on Sundays included the Ecos Latinos Hispanic music show hosted by Miguel Berlingeri, The Polka Express with Jimmy Bryda and The Friendly Promoter Club with Matty Bright.
On February 12, 1990, Jon Veard sold WRKG to Victory Radio, Inc. headed by Vernon Baldwin, who was also the owner of WZLE (104.9 FM). WRKG's format changed to country gospel during the day with personalities Terry Lee Goffee and Teri Drda, with Hispanic music played in the evening and overnight hours. WZLE was sold off in late 1998.
By the spring of 1997, WRKG began simulcasting some programming from WELW in Willoughby, Ohio, during the daytime hours. Among the WELW fare carried by WRKG included the television audio from WOIO's morning, noon and 6 p.m. newscasts, and a daily polka show hosted by WELW co-owner Tony Petkovsek, a 36-year station veteran. Accordingly, the callsign was first changed to WELL on June 6, 1997, but was eventually switched again to WDLW that August 1. The nighttime hours remained devoted to Hispanic music, now amounting to over 80 hours a week.
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WDLW
WDLW (1380 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lorain, Ohio, United States, and features a classic rock format known as the "Kool Kat". Owned by WDLW Radio, Inc., the station serves Lorain County and western parts of Greater Cleveland, and is relayed over Lorain translator W255CW (98.9 FM). WDLW's studios are located in Oberlin, Ohio, while the transmitters for both WDLW and W255CW reside in Sheffield Township. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WDLW is available online.
Signing on as WLRO in 1969 as the replacement to WWIZ, this station initially featured a full-service/middle of the road format oriented towards Lorain. A sale to real estate developer Jon Veard in 1984 saw the station become WRKG with an adult standards format, which changed again to a country gospel format in 1990 after another sale to Christian radio operators. Tropical music and other Spanish language programming, which had been featured in some capacity on 1380 AM throughout its history, became the station's primary format in 1998 as WDLW via a local marketing agreement with the Cleveland-based Latino Media Group. Sold to WOBL's owners Doug and Lorie Wilber in 2002, WDLW adopted an oldies format later in the year. Both stations have been owned by Gary and Renee Tollett from 2021 onward.
Owned by Lorain Community Broadcasting Corporation, this station signed on as WLRO, fully replacing WWIZ after two and a half years of silence on 1380 AM. WWIZ's license renewal had been denied in 1964 because of an improper transfer of control for the station, ceasing operations on July 14, 1967. Lorain Community prevailed against two other applicants for a replacement license in a bidding process which began in 1966, one year before WWIZ signed off. WLRO was authorized to began operating on December 4, 1969, under a temporary permit, but due to several delays did not sign on until December 13. The official license for the station was not granted for over a year.
At launch, WLRO initially had a combined middle of the road and full-service format, with an emphasis on community news, and operated from 6 a.m. to sunset. The initial staff was composed of Bill King, Bob Ladd, Rodger Glover, sports anchor Jim Allen, news director Bill Wilkens, production director Jeff Baxter and music director Norm N. Nite. During this time, it was also an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System and carried Mutual's coverage of Notre Dame football throughout the 1970s and 1980s. WLRO also carried Cleveland Indians daytime games in 1971 and 1972.
On July 7, 1984, WLRO was sold by Lorain Community Broadcasting to local real estate developer Jon Veard. Shortly thereafter, on July 13, the call sign was changed to WRKG and a pop standards format was installed. The WRKG calls stood for their new slogan, "Working for you is our business". The station's studios were moved to the Antlers Hotel in downtown Lorain, of which Veard also owned. The station still remained as a daytime station for many years, with overnight service (via just 57 watts) being added as of the fall of 1986.
Among the air talent that was on "Golden 13 Radio" at this time included Dick Conrad, John Antus, Donovan "D.K." Kent, Charles LuBear, Dave Rush, Lauren Wreath, John Ryan and sportscaster Jim Allen. Newscasts were handled by Craig Demyan, Joan Lowry, Mike Partin and Terry Burnabell. Ethnic programming on Sundays included the Ecos Latinos Hispanic music show hosted by Miguel Berlingeri, The Polka Express with Jimmy Bryda and The Friendly Promoter Club with Matty Bright.
On February 12, 1990, Jon Veard sold WRKG to Victory Radio, Inc. headed by Vernon Baldwin, who was also the owner of WZLE (104.9 FM). WRKG's format changed to country gospel during the day with personalities Terry Lee Goffee and Teri Drda, with Hispanic music played in the evening and overnight hours. WZLE was sold off in late 1998.
By the spring of 1997, WRKG began simulcasting some programming from WELW in Willoughby, Ohio, during the daytime hours. Among the WELW fare carried by WRKG included the television audio from WOIO's morning, noon and 6 p.m. newscasts, and a daily polka show hosted by WELW co-owner Tony Petkovsek, a 36-year station veteran. Accordingly, the callsign was first changed to WELL on June 6, 1997, but was eventually switched again to WDLW that August 1. The nighttime hours remained devoted to Hispanic music, now amounting to over 80 hours a week.