WLKR-FM

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WLKR-FM
"95-3 LKR"
Broadcast area Norwalk, Ohio
Branding 95-3 WLKR
Frequency 95.3 (MHz)
First air date 1962
Format Adult Album Alternative
Power 3,300 watts
Class A
Callsign meaning NorWaLK Radio
Affiliations Fox News Radio
Owner Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co.
Sister stations WEOL, WLKR-AM, WLKR-FM, WKFM, WNWV
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 album alternative format dubbed as "95-3 WLKR." In addition, WLKR-FM carries local newscasts at 6am, 6:30am, 7am, 7:30am, 8am, 8:30am, 12pm and 5pm, and newscasts from Fox News Radio.

WLKR-FM is the Norwalk affiliate for the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. WLKR-FM also has coverage of local high school sports, including football,volleyball, basketball, wrestling, softball and baseball. All local sporting events are streamed online at www.wlkrradio.com

[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 was first streamlined into a traditional adult contemporary. It assumed an adult album alternative format in March 2007.

WLKR also now supplies newscasts to both WLKR (AM) and WKFM.

Monday-Friday: Craig and Scott in the Morning 6a-10a Maggie Scott 10a-3p James Green 3-8p

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