09 May 1980
Page 22
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1980
Page
22
An essay on radio’s role in daily life highlights how households cars and picnics rely on broadcasts. It notes that behind every station are staff who deliver weather sports music and debates shaping the listener experience.
Darryl Coleman 27, WLRO-1380 program director, handles noon to 6 pm weekday shifts. He talks about radio life, on air and off, career moves from WZLE-FM, and the station's public interest role. He warns aspiring broadcasters there is no job security and suggests college study before entry.
Bruce Johnson, program and sports director at WZLE FM, began in July 1975 as the station started. He describes radio as hard work, with WZLE rated No 1 in last official ratings. Johnson blends sports and broadcasting, enjoys 5:30 a.m. to midnight airings, and hopes to stay in sports whether in radio, publicity for a team, or college broadcasting, while valuing listener recognition.
Ken Lucas, WOBL-1320 Lorain County morning host since 1977, reflects on starting in 1973, liking country music, theatre work with Elyria Summer Theatre, and the challenges of radio fame. He notes local programming gives community focus, warns the long road to success, and aims for Cleveland market while enjoying the craft.
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