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Kingston Adjusts Ownership Structure Of Cortona Partnership

In November 2023, Steve Kingston agreed to a $75,000 purchase of an Annapolis, Md.-based FM translator. The acquisition of an AM that will serve as the primary station came in January. Now, Kingston has adjusted the ownership mix for the licensee of this AM and the FM translator.

Neuhoff Station Sale Closes

A transaction announced on February 1 brokered by Kalil & Co. that marks the end of radio station ownership for the Neuhoff Family in two Illinois cities has closed, with radio stations in both Danville and Decatur now under the ownership of a group led by Larry Perrotto.

Red Wolf Completes Acquisition of Constitution State FM

The sale of a unique 3kw Class A FM station with a signal covering Western Connecticut has closed, putting the facility in the hands of John Fuller, and Red Wolf Broadcasting Corp.

Maui CP Sold To CSN Radio

An unbuilt Construction Permit for a noncommercial radio station with 1,600 watts of power from a peak on the Hawaiian Island of Lanai, due west of Maui, has been sold. The buyer is CSN Radio's parent.

The ‘Ride’ Continues In Grand Rapids

Since July 2020, it has served Grand Rapids with an Adult R&B format via an expanded-band AM and its accompanying FM translator. Now, this operation branded as "102.5 The Ride" is poised to change hands, pending FCC approval.
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Meadows Seeks FCC Clearance For Paul Deal

The FCC has received paperwork for a proposed transaction that would transfer control of 400-watt Class A FM serving Astoria, Ore., from a city in the state of Washington from the company run by Robert Meadows.

Radio By Grace’s WYZE Choice In Georgia

A broadcast ministry overseen by President William Gehm has signed off on the sale of a pair of FM translators, one in Atlanta and the other in Rockmart, Ga. But, Radio By Grace will still very much be involved in the operation of the LPFM serving Georgia's largest metropolitan area.

Chattanooga Christian Voice Seeks Owner Shift

It holds a Construction Permit for 2.5kw of daytime power and 45 watts at night from 1 tower in Chattanooga, Tenn., and gets a boost from a pair of FM translators at 94.7 MHz and 94.9 MHz, respectively. Pending FCC approval, the trio of signals bringing the word of God to this city will have a new owner.
Seven Mountains Media COO Jim Loftus, photographed at the 2022 NAB Show

Loftus Spins Five Signals To Seven Mountains

It was in December 2023 when RBR+TVBR reported that Jim Loftus would be relinquishing his role as COO of Seven Mountains Media to lead Times-Shamrock Communications. Loftus has now engineered a radio station transaction that sees his former employer agree to acquire an AM, an FM and 3 FM translators he's owned in the Keystone State.

‘Q Rock!’ Slides Over To New Owner In S.C.

It's a station committed to "bringing the best summer of your life, back to life" and is anchored by the syndicated John Boy & Billy Big Show in mornings. Soon, it will become the property of an entity led by John B. Byrne.

Laughlin Agrees To Shed La. FM Translator

Many people across the radio broadcasting industry are familiar with George Laughlin for his role as Chief Executive Officer of radio programming syndication company YEA Networks. However, Laughlin is also the owner of Dallas-based GAP Broadcasting, which is agreeing to part ways with an FM translator in the Bayou State.

Big River Deals ‘The Bull’ To New Owner

A 6kw Class A serving tiny Ripley, W. Va., with Country music is trading hands. What does this mean for those who tune in to "The Bull"?

Hoskins Family Grows A Show-Me State Radio Stable

It might have a company name that suggests it focuses on print media, but Better Newspapers happens to be the owner of four FM radio stations and an AM with an FM translator in Missouri. Now this licensee, owned by Greg and Scott Hoskins, is adding to its station stable.
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A School District Agrees To Acquire A Non-Secular FM

Kathy Verseman and Sandy Biddinger were given the opportunity to acquire the license for an FM radio station serving Greensburg, Ind., in 2018. Salem radio Network signed on to provide programming.  Now, a potentially big change looms for listeners, as the station is being sold.

Zzz … A Total Buy For An Ohio Radio Group

A Class A FM serving the Portsmouth, Ohio listening area is trading hands. What does this mean for a Classic Rocker with a name that's traditionally been used for stations airing a Smooth Jazz format? It's a question that also applies to an AM/FM combo also poised to trade hands.