Showing posts with label talk radio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label talk radio. Show all posts

Monday, March 2, 2009

Tod Jeffers Passes Away

Well, I've been sad all day since hearing that Wheeling, WV radio station WKKX lost ANOTHER talk show host.

According to news reports, (Charles) Tod Jeffers passed away at his home sometime Saturday eve/Sunday early am.

On his show he was funny, had witty remarks for every situation, and told great stories.

He will be missed.

Friday, February 20, 2009

George Kellas Passes

Local radio talk show host George Kellas of WKKX passed away yesterday. The story is on WTRF.com and WTOV9.com. Send a condolence card to his family:

The Kellas Family c/oWKKX
1201 Main Street #100
Wheeling, WV
26003

WKKX is a local radio station that is locally owned, operated, and staffed. It serves the eastern Ohio/northern panhandle of West Virginia listening area. It is supported by advertising from local businesses.

This station was formed a few years when many local employees of the Wheeling Clear Channel station lost their jobs. WKKX is an example of a place-based economy and proves that local talk radio can succeed in spite of big corporations.