Personalities
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Dave Palmer
Dave Palmer is President of WATH and WXTQ. He also hosts Ohio's
longest running daily talk and call-in show, "The Party Line." Though a native
of Worthington, Dave moved from Honolulu in 1973 to purchase the stations along
with his father - radio pioneer and Hall of Famer Fred Palmer. After
brief but promising careers as a professional musician and a tech theater
designer, Dave fell into broadcasting by accident (some would say destiny)
where he worked for (KGMB, KIMN, WCOL) or has been consultant to (KCBQ, KFRC,
KHJ, KOMA) some of the nation's great stations. He also served in the U.S. Army,
owned WRAP in Norfolk (VA), was an Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism faculty member and is General Manager of the Copperheads Baseball
organization. Few people have been or are more involved in the Athens community
than Dave. He and wife Patricia have raised three children here and today
enjoy three grandchildren.
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Thom Williams
Thom Williams has been a broadcaster in Southeast Ohio for 12 years.
Before that he worked in Parkersburg, W.V. and spent most of his 39 years in
radio in upstate N.Y., where he is from. He is the Station Manager of WATH
and WXTQ and has said he enjoys working with this staff. He loves nothing more
than to be out and about in the community meeting listeners. Being involved is
important to him, serving locally with the March of Dimes and the American
Cancer Society. He also serves the stations as the General Sales Manager and works closely
with local businesses. Thom is a family man residing in Albany, Ohio with his
wife, son, daughter, two dogs and two cats. As the morning man on WATH it's hard getting up
that early but he loves being there to wake up Southeast Ohio and thanks you for
listening.
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Bob Beyette
Bob Beyette, originally from Buffalo N.Y., began his 30 plus year
radio career in Georgia, with stops in Tennessee, New York and South Carolina
before landing in Southeast Ohio. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Media
Communications from Medaille College, Buffalo N.Y. He has worked for WATH/WXTQ
for 16 years and has been News Director since 1997. Bob is also an Adjunct
Professor in radio news writing and reporting at the E.W. Scripps School of
Journalism at Ohio University. Aside from the news he enjoys being a member of
the Elks Club. He, his wife and dog, Patches reside in Waterloo Township. They
have three grown children, a son and daughter in Nelsonville and a son in Akron
Ohio. Bob is also the proud Grandfather of seven grandchildren.
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WATH/WXTQ SPORTS TEAM
Jake Corrigan, Rob Shreier, Justin Sampson, Nick Hurst, Mike Bundt,
Tyler Rosten and Michael Garr
deliver to you ALL the
Local High School Football and Basketball Action along with the Bobcat
Insider!
If you missed the latest interviews, sports reports or The J&K Sportsfan
Click Here!
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Jake Corrigan,
Jake, a Cleveland native, is a sophomore
studying Broadcast Journalism/Public Relations at Ohio University. Jake
has two younger sisters, 3 dogs and a family back home. He loves
covering High School football and enjoyed working for his own High
School athletics department. Baseball is his true love after all he's
been playing since he was old enough to stand up! He is even involved in
a vintage 1860's baseball league.
Serving as our sports director, co-host of the Bobcat Insider and
Voice of the Athens Bulldogs, Jake can also be heard every morning with the latest in sports scores
and updates Monday through Friday at 6:55am, 7:55am, during the Mid-day Journal
and for play by play high school sports action. He
also hosts The J & K Contracting Sports Fan
along with co-host Justin Sampson. Join them to talk local, regional or
national sports weeknights from
6:06 - 7pm. If you would like to join in on the discussion call
592-6646, 1-888-592-6646 or e-mail your comments to
sports@970wath.com.
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Scott Dailey and
Chuck Dailey, Sr.
Scott and Chuck rotate as
the host of the
long time running show, Sentimental Journey, weekdays from 10 a.m. till
12 N playing the music from yesteryear. From the Big Band sounds to the
singers of the 60's.
You can hear Scott
each week on Monday and Tuesday and Chuck Dailey, Sr. the rest of the
week, Wednesday through Friday. The station is lucky to have them
both!
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Susan James
Susan James began her radio career at the age of fifteen at WNRE
AM/FM in her hometown of Circleville, Ohio (also home of the Pumpkin
Show). She has done everything from news and DJ-ing to copywriting
and production. She is currently director of production for WATH and
WXTQ, afternoon news reporter, and your mid-day
DJ on 970 WATH. “Music is my connection to the world in a lot of
ways and having grown up with the 970 music genre, I am completely
in my element spinning these tunes.” Susan has two wonderful boys to
keep her busy. Join Susan every afternoon weekdays from 12:30 - 3pm.
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Robin Barnes
Robin Barnes is originally from Barberton and then
Coshocton Ohio but feels mostly like an Athenian since she has been here
for 16 years. She has worked in radio for over 10 years. Before working
at WATH and Power 105 she worked for WHIZ in Zanesville. Robin
graduated from Ohio University, GO BOBCATS! She says she was raised on
radio and loves music along with community theatre. She is
involved with Athenian/Berean Players and Actors Movable Theatre.
She loves to learn new dances, karaoke and is learning how to play
drums. Another love, besides working in radio, is meeting you at
community events and taking your e-quests. She resides in Athens
with, as she says, her awesome son Dylan, who rocks! You can hear Robin
weekdays on WATH from 3 pm till 6 p.m. and she also serves the stations
as a salesperson.
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Key
Join Key and her
decidedly offbeat humor playing Classic Hits from the 70's, 80's
and 90'sthroughout the evening on 970 WATH and 97.1 FM weeknights
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In Loving Memory Ray Wagner
September 19th, 1929 - July 14th 2011
Ray Wagner (The
Professor), was the co-host of Party Line from 9am-10am and host of Sentimental Journey
for many years weekdays from 10 a.m. til 12 N. He is originally from Hershey, Pa. and and resided in
Athens along with wife Tish. He
had 5 children, 2 Girls and 3 Boys. Ray received his B.S. from
Manchester College, Indiana, his M.A. from Ball State, Indiana and his
Ph.D. from Ohio University where he served a long career as a Professor.
He has worked for 12 years at WATH. We celebrate Ray's Life
and are truly blessed to have worked beside him for so many years!
For more about Ray and information on his Memorial Service Click
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