Public radio stations WMRA and WEMC have named Allen Bartholet as the new executive director and general manager effective July 1, 2013. “Allen was selected because of his years of experience in public radio programming, leadership and development,” said Dietrich Maune, search committee chair. “This, along with his collaborative approa ...More
For 40 years, Jim Bishop has had his hands in all forms of local media. And while he aims to stick around for a bit longer, he says next week will mark the beginning of the end. On Jan. 7, the 65-year-old Belmont Estates resident will give his final broadcast of “Friday Night Jukebox” on WEMC’s 91.7FM, which he has hosted weekly for nearly 11 years. Bisho ...More
They are three men on a mission – seeking to serve up an appetizing smorgasbord of eclectic music that may otherwise not hit the local radio airwaves. John L. Horst, Ted Grimsrud and Jim Bishop produce and host w ...More
Some programming changes are in the air everywhere for WEMC and sister public radio station WMRA. WMRA, 90.7 FM, which also manages WEMC, 91.7 FM on behalf of EMU, will offer programs beginning Jan. 14 to supplement National Public Radio’s flagship news shows, “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,&# ...More
On February 1, 2007, WMRA-FM, James Madison University’s public radio station, assumed management of WEMC-FM, the public radio voice of Eastern Mennonite University. Both stations will broadcast from WMRA’s studios on the corner of Reservoir Street and Cantrell Ave., with each station providing strong, distinctive programming to the g ...More
“Friday Night Jukebox” host Jim Bishop, public information officer at EMU, fires up another fabulous fifties tune at WEMC-FM. “Drop the coin right into the slot . . . You g ...More
WEMC general manager Jon Kauffmann-Kennel finetunes changes in the non-commercial station’s program lineup. The station is now on the air 24 hours a day.Photo by J ...More
Paul R. Yoder, Sr., a long-time advocate for Eastern Mennonite University, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. He was 89. A native of Elverson, Pa., Yoder, was a farmer 15 years before ...More
Jim Bishop, public information officer at EMU and host of the "Friday Night Jukebox" airing 9 p.m. Fridays on WEMC, will sprinkle sounds of the holiday season into the music ...More
John L. Horst in the studios of WEMC-FM. Photo by Wayne Gehman A retired Eastern Mennonite University faculty member is working to keep alive a rich musical legacy. John L. Horst, Jr., professor emeritus ...More
