WCIN Promotion by Steve Harris back in 1988

I can remember this just like it was yesterday. I watched Steve Harris put this thing together from all the pieces. I've always been fascinated by radio production and watching this process really intrigued me made me work on my production skills a whole lot more. I invite you now to go back to that spot at 107 Glenwood Ave. where we continuing the tradition of entertaining and informing the community from a very unique perspective.  Perhaps you were one who made the journey there to pick up tickets to a concert, records, cassettes or like so many others...just stopped by because you were in the area.  Maybe your mother or father drove you there and you listened to the station in the car while your "driver" sang at the top of his or her lungs 'cause their favorite song was playing.  Now, today you have that song forever burned into your spirit and you just smile because of that great memory. Memories...that's what WCIN made..lasting memories that will go with all of us who were fortunate to experience it from both the inside and the outside. As you listen to the sounds of 1988..think of all the good things that revolved around a radio station that you could and still can call your very own...I won't/can't forget and will do all that I can to make sure that you won't either....WCIN 1480AM FOREVER!

WCIN on Mothers Days



An old WCIN 1480
Transistor Radio



Just flashing back on how the radio station would treat such a special day....It goes without saying that every shift would be playing, at least twice, "I'll always love my momma", by the Intruders. Rev. Swanson would start the morning off reminding everyone that this coming Sunday...cause it would be a friday...and the spiritual obligations of us all to honor our mothers. I know that when I did the morning show...with different partners...we would always reflect on our youth and the positive influences that our mothers had on us. I'll tell you..the funniest thing I remember regarding morning show Mothers Day antics came from my partner Fredd E. Redd. This one year he told me and the audience that he was not going to get his mother a card, but was going to Walgreens, which was a couple doors up on Reading Rd., and pick out a card for his mom...but set it in a certain place in the rack and have her go to Walgreens and find the card and then tell her that's the card he would love for her to have...it was hilarious..and callers had some very interesting comments for Fredd.

....Yes, Mothers Day celebrations on Classic Oldies 1480WCIN were great! The listeners would also get a chance to get involved by calling in and saying something special about their mothers. That kind of positive interaction with the community is one of the things that I miss the most about us not having WCIN as a platform for this special segment of Cincinnati.

...Today, I tried to text a Happy Mothers Day wish to an old friend only to find out that it belonged to someone else. The person asked me who I was and I wondered "had it been that long since we talked that she didn't remember me"...I didn't want to believe it. She asked me if I was someone else and I told her that I was Everett Cork (Did I have to give my whole name..it really must have been a long time since we chatted).  Then the revelation that maybe I had reached the new owner of that number. I apologized for the disturbance...but she said it was fine because she listened to WCIN while she was growing up and she enjoyed that time and that the "accidental call" was fine and she was a 47 year old grandmother who remembered that Peabo Bryson and I resembled each other. She said the mistake..."made her day"..which actually made mine cause she said she couldn't wait to tell her sisters. I wished her a Happy Mothers Day..I directed her to this blog and hopefully she'll remain "tuned in" as I bring the old sounds and updates on the old jocks whereabouts and what they are up to today...

Tracie Marie Hunter....former WCIN newsperson. Now Juvenile Court Judge



Judge Tracie Marie Hunter



Tracie M. Hunter has been committed to public service her entire life and professional career. An attorney for over 19 years, Hunter founded a private legal practice that has included criminal and civil representation of children and adults. Hunter formerly served as an Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children with Pro Kids; represented indigent adult and children as a contracted Attorney for the Public Defenders Office; and continues to provide private legal counsel on probate, personal injury, real estate and civil rights cases. Hunter also served as a facilitator in several halfway houses for juvenile offenders. Hunter filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was racially profiled in a televised episode of Dateline, resulting in a settlement.

Hunter ran for Judge of Hamilton County Juvenile Court in November 2010 to provide a safer future for all children and families. After 23 votes separated Hunter from her opponent, she sued the Board of Elections for voter suppression after discovering the Board had disenfranchised nearly 1000 voters from mostly African-American and Democratic precincts. Although Hunter won her case in a historic 93-page landmark ruling, the Board of Elections and her opponent continue to appeal the Judges order. It is believed that Hunter will be declared the 2010 winner when those votes are counted. When elected, she will be the first African-American Judge of Juvenile Court in Hamilton County’s history. Hunter’s case is featured on the Ohio State University Law School’s website as one of the most important election cases since Bush v. Gore.

Hunter is the Pastor of the Western Hills Brethren In Christ Church. In 2009 she was appointed the first African-American Senior pastor in the history of the Brethren In Christ denomination nationwide and the first female Pastor of Cincinnati’s local BIC congregation. Hunter’s mission as a Pastor is to help individuals reach their full potential intellectually, physically and spiritually. She has conducted workshops, led trainings and ministered for churches of all races and denominations across the country.

A journalist and broadcaster for over 25 years, Hunter is recognized for leading the oldest and longest running urban Gospel radio station, WCVG, in Cincinnati. As founder of TMH Media Group and CEO of Kingdom Life Ministries, Inc., she continues to operate MyUrbanGospel.com, an Internet radio station broadcasting spiritually inspirational programming, news and information. Hunter hosted “Tracie Live,” radio talk show for over 15 years and has hosted “In Focus” television program for 12 years. She authored a column, “Tracie Speaks” and wrote for several newspapers and magazines.

To rebuild community and curb urban violence, Hunter has led over 200 prayer walks in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s toughest neighborhoods; and has taught over 100 churches how to organize prayer walking missions. Guidepost Magazine documented that in April 2002, a prayer walk Hunter’s team coordinated with over 1000 people was instrumental in squelching a violent uprising during civil unrest in Cincinnati.  Since 2006, Hunter’s staff has been weekly preparing and serving meals to hundreds of Cincinnati’s homeless community.

Pastor Hunter is a sought after inspirational speaker, motivating people of all ages to reach their full potential and purpose in life.  She has received numerous awards and recognition for her leadership, advocacy and service to the community, especially for her commitment and compassion to pursue justice for all.

On April 27, 2012 ballots that were ordered to be counted finally showed Judge Tracie Marie Hunter to be the winner of this hotly contested juvenile judge case. There was a total of 71 votes more than her opponent.  Due to the closeness of the count, there will be an automatic recount. Judge Tracie has fought this fight for a long time and we all know that "The race is not given to the swift, but to the one who endures"....Judge Hunter we honor your endurance.

A recount confirmed on May 17th, 2012 that Tracie Marie Hunter is OFFICIALLY Juvenile Court Judge for Hamilton County....we congratulate her officially...

Tribute to Big Daddy....one of the many memorable voices....and laughs that sat behind the mike

Over the years there have been many different personalities that have either worked behind the mike or were guests of those who worked behind the mike. I heard a little bit of everything during my tenure, but few impressed me as much as the one called "Big Daddy". True to his name...Big Daddy had presence..but along with that presence was an intellect that shone so brightly that if you had the pleasure of listening to his wisdom...you knew, right away, that he had something special that he was always willing to share with anyone who would listen. Dr. C. Keith Melvin had a show on Sunday afternoons, Community Health, that focused on health in a very unique way.  A major part of that uniqueness was the method that he used to get the message of addressing our health issues. Big Daddy brought an element to the show that captured the essence of what radio was meant to be...and that is to be both entertaining and informative.  Listeners would call in with questions for Dr. Melvin and he would enlighten the caller in a most professional way and Big Daddy would "make it plain" for the layman to identify with.
Big Daddy went from labor to rest in the mid 2000's...but ironically, just days before going home to glory, he co-hosted with Dr. C. Keith Melvin. His last day on the air was captured and my morning partner, Fredd E. Redd, used his skill as a production genius to put together a Tribute to Big Daddy.
Those of us who remember Big Daddy will always remember that laugh that made us laugh..
He is definitely missed.....but not forgotten!!!

You know you have made it when you're recognized by one name

FAITH

She charmed the masses with her personality and sassiness. She has gone on to bigger and better things and still brings a smile to the faces of all who mention the name....FAITH. WCIN was one place she stopped off on her way to her stardom. I found a tape of the one who called herself "Big Sexy". Listen in and get caught up! And at the end, you can hear the "Man of Power", Lincoln Ware and a bit of his coverage of a controversy that the city was talking about at the time.

A September morning on a friday back in 1998

On a warm September summer morning back in 1998...Donna Franklin had to take a well deserved day off. So only half of the Koffee Katz was available to attempt to inform and entertain.  Luckily, newsman Jim Morris and the sports guy, Bill Meredith...(30), were able to try to plod along. Come with me back to that morning where I sadly tried to carry on without my "Boo". You've got to hear the lineup for the weekend...Monty Royal, Lawson Law, Billy Jack, Marsha Robinson, 1480 Talk with Lincoln Ware, Night Train with T.C. Go back with me and let's do some reminiscing.

Marsha Robinson in the morning!

While doing the morning show...she was heard by a powerful person from California that was passing through and she was taken to the Left Coast to enhance the listeners out there...we were blessed to have her return to us and we will be brought up to date as to how life is treating one of WCIN's finest today in the near future...Marsha Robinson..Oh...so smooth!!