NorthEast Radio Watch 8/2/2021: FM Auction Draws Big Bids
In this week’s issue… FCC FM auction draws action - Former LI GM sentenced - Upstate NY morning hosts move on - Saga makes shifts in New England
NorthEast Radio Watch 7/20/2020: A Loss in Vermont
In this week’s issue… Vermont jock dies in motorcycle crash – Beach ready for the beach – NYSBA names HOF inductees – Evanov sells in Halifax, G for sale in Toronto
By SCOTT FYBUSH
Jump to: ME – NH – VT – MA – RI – CT – NY – NJ – PA – Canada
*Who are the unsung heroes of local radio?
In places like VERMONT, they’re people like Amy Lynn McGovern, who spent almost 30 years holding down airshifts and doing production at Northeast Broadcasting’s “Point” (WNCS), Radio Vermont’s WDEV and WLVB, and most recently in middays on Hall Communications’ WKOL (Kool 105.1), as well as at sister stations WOKO and WIZN.
McGovern (she was just “Amy Lynn” on the air) had also worked for Seven Mountains at WZWW (3WZ) in State College, Pennsylvania. An avid fan of motorsports, she had her own NASCAR show and reported from the pits at Vermont’s Thunder Road. And she was a passionate motorcycle rider – which is what she was doing when she went off the road Wednesday evening in the town of Georgia, Vermont.
McGovern died at the scene of the crash, according to the Franklin County sheriff’s office. As news of her death spread through the tight-knit Vermont broadcast community, it was greeted with disbelief and then with stories of her talent, her passion for music, and her exuberance.
Amy McGovern was just 46.
Though the months are over the pictures remain, and they remain beautiful. Especially at half price.
This is the 20th year we have been publishing our calendar. In addition to the cover shot of WEJL, we have photos from New Jersey, Nebraska, Texas, and much more!
You can get the regular calendar, or you can order a storage bag for it if you keep them, or you can get it signed by Scott (and get a complimentary bag).
And when you’re purchasing your calendar, don’t forget to take a look at the other great products in our store.
Related Posts
NorthEast Radio Watch 7/26/2021: Remembering WCAP’s Cohen
In this week’s issue… NE radio pioneer dies at 100 - Hall sells remainder of PA cluster - New live night host at Q102 - CT LPFM overcomes complaint - AM sale in MA
Site of the Week 7/23/2021: Some Sites Around Buffalo
A look at several tower and studio sites around Buffalo
NorthEast Radio Watch 7/19/2021: EMF Adds in the Keystone State
In this week’s issue… More K-Love in Central PA - Audacy nationalizes CHRs - Maine Public, WNED name new leaders - Buffalo Broadcasters name Hall of Fame - Maritimes AMs look for FM moves
Please login to join discussion