WLKR-FM
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| Broadcast area | Norwalk, Ohio |
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| Branding | 95-3 LKR |
| Slogan | It's All About The Music The Sports Voice of the Firelands! |
| First air date | 1962 |
| Frequency | 95.3 (MHz) |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Power | 3,300 watts |
| Class | A |
| Callsign meaning | NorWaLK Radio |
| Affiliations | ABC Radio Paul Harvey Dial-Global (formerly Westwood One) |
| Owner | Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co. |
| Website | www.wlkrradio.com |
WLKR-FM is an FM radio station licensed to Norwalk, Ohio, operating on 95.3 MHz. Its transmitter is located just outside of Norwalk near the intersection of Huber Road and Lamereaux Road. However, its studios are in Milan, along with sister stations WLKR (AM) and WKFM. The station is locally owned by Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co., and features an adult contemporary format dubbed as "95-3 LKR." In addition, WLKR-FM carries newscasts from ABC Radio and from commentator Paul Harvey.
WLKR-FM is the Norwalk affiliate for the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Ohio State Buckeyes. WLKR-FM also has coverage of local high school sports, including football, basketball, softball and baseball.
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[edit] History
WLKR-FM signed on in 1962, with the AM counterpart starting in 1968. The station was founded by Port Clinton, Ohio resident Robert W. Reider, who eventually started and operated WLKR AM/FM, WRWR in Port Clinton, WAWR in Bowling Green, and WKTN in Kenton, all via his "Ohio Radio Incorporated" banner.
Eventually, WLKR AM/FM were sold over to Firelands Broadcasting, headed first by James Westerhold, and later David Mehling. Both stations were then sold to the Elyria, Ohio-based Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co. in February 2002. WLKR has since maintained its' local presence, while the music programming has been streamlined into a traditional adult contemporary. WLKR also now supplies newscasts to both WLKR (AM) and WKFM.
[edit] Programming
[edit] Monday - Friday
- 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Craig Couch and Scott Truxell
- 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Michelle Lee
- 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: James Green
- 8:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Martin Davis
[edit] Saturday
- 12:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Martin Davis
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.: John Lynn
- 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Firelands Focus
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: The Curves Recipe Show with Kami Moon
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: The Locker Room with Scott Truxell and Mike Adleman
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: John Lynn
- 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.: Crystal
[edit] Sunday
- 12:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Laura
- 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: The Beacon with Austin Harris
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Powerline with Jon Rivers
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Service
- 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Jennifer J.
- 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.: Crystal
[edit] External links
- WLKR-FM's homepage
- Live and archived sports play-by-play from wlkrradio.com
- Query the FCC's FM station database for WKFM
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