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WJEE

WJEE is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolivar, Ohio, broadcasting on 90.1 FM. WJEE serves the Canton, Ohio radio market.

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WJEE
Broadcast area
Canton, Ohio
Frequency90.1 MHz
BrandingRise FM
Programming
FormatChristian
Ownership
OwnerSoaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
176212
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT−10 meters (−33 ft)
Links
Public license information
Websiterisefmohio.com

WJEE is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolivar, Ohio, broadcasting on 90.1 FM. WJEE serves the Canton, Ohio radio market.2

History

The station was originally owned by Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries, Inc., and was branded "Faith Ministry Radio".345 Co-owner Denny Hazen died in 2015.6 The station was originally part of a simulcast with 90.9 FM WJDD in Carrollton, Ohio.4 In 2020, WJDD was sold to Educational Media Foundation for $100,000, which surrendered the license.257 Effective March 5, 2021, WJEE was sold to Soaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM, for $50,000.368

On December 17, 2021, the station was rebranded as "Rise FM".9

In 2024, Rise FM merged with River Radio Ministries.10

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WJEE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Jacobson, Adam. "EMF Expands In The Buckeye State", Radio & Television Business Report. March 10, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. "Station Sales Week Of 1/15", Radio Insight. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  4. "Faith Ministry Radio", Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  5. "Deal Digest: Clarity Grows In Lexington & Pham Radio Expands In Bay Area", Inside Radio. March 12, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  6. Jacobson, Adam. "Hazen Brings More 'Shine' To Buckeye State", Radio & Television Business Report. January 14, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  7. "Deal Digest: Loud Media Turns Up Volume In Knoxville", Inside Radio. June 4, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  8. "Shine FM Buys Ohio Noncommercial FM", All Access Music Group. January 14, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  9. "A New Brands Rises For Ohio's Shine-FM". RadioInsight. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  10. "River Radio Ministries Merges with Rise FM Ohio". Radio Online. December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
External links

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