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Happy Spring (finally), WIXY Fans! Well, if you're reading this message, it means you've survived another Ohio Winter (assuming you're from Ohio).  And, here at the station, we're packing up the WIXY fleet and getting ready for a bunch of great events this Summer.  We hope you can join us, or invite us to entertain your event! NEW STREAMING LINKS As a reminder, we have transitioned to a  new licensing partnership  with  RadioCoalition.org .  As part of that transition, we have updated our listening links on our website and many of the apps you may use to listen (such as TuneIn Radio, Reciva and others).  Additionally, we have learned that some Internet radio players and apps have not yet received a listing update to their databases.  We appreciate your continued patience as these updates roll out across the Internet and apologize for any inconvenience.  Internet Radio listeners should keep an eye out for our updated listing ...

Happy Almost Spring (again), WIXY Fans!   Well, it turns out my early Spring time wishes were just that... early.  So, here's hoping Mother Nature gets over her mood here in Northeast Ohio and sends us sunnier weather.  While the last of the snow has been falling (hopefully), we've been working hard on the new studios and our transition to our new streaming provider and we thank you for your continued listening and support while we continue to work to make things the best they can be.  Keep your eyes on our  Gallery Page  - more pics to come!  While many new things are happening at the station, we have a blast from the past scheduled for Sunday, April 15...   ORIGINAL WIXY 1260 AM DJ HOSTING LIVE SHOW Yes, that's right! A WIXY Alum, Chip Hobart , who worked at WIXY 1260 from 1971-1972 will be hosting a live show in our new studios on Sunday, April 15, from 3-6 PM ET.  The news is so big, we've been featured in news stories like thi...

In 1971, Chip Hobart came to WIXY 1260 AM in Cleveland after a stint at Canadian powerhouse CKLW (where he was known as Chuck Hobart). Chip has enjoyed much success over the years and he returns to WIXY to guest DJ a very special Live Show!   [from h ttp://www.musicheads.us/chip-hobart/4582749188 ] : "Chip Hobart started hanging out at radio stations when he was about 7. His Dad, Bill Hobart, was an announcer for WSYB in Rutland. Chip watched and listened intently to all the radio people and what they were doing.   He was fascinated with all the switches, buttons, knobs, dials, meters and shiny things that had lights. But, much more than that, his parents exposed him to all kinds of different music, like jazz, blues, big band, swing, folk, classical and good old rock and roll. (Chip is an avid collector with 5000 albums, 4000 45's and 1500 Cds.) With this love of music and the mystique of radio, it was a natural progression for Chip to segue into radio, followi...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2018 Gary Wenner                        Chagrin Valley Entertainment 330-348-9465 Gwenner67@gmail.com Nominated for Leukemia & Lymphoma Man of the Year Starting 10 week fundraising campaign Streetsboro, OH: Gary Wenner has been nominated for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) 2018 Northern Ohio “Man of the Year”. The Man & Woman of the Year is a philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals in communities across the United States.  Candidates form powerful fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors. The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the ten-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year in their community.  The man and woman who have raised the most acro...

WIXY1260Online is fueling up the the fleet and packing up for our their appearance at this year's Summit Racing Equipment IX Piston Powered Auto Rama !  If you tune into the station at www.wixy1260online.com during live shows ahead of the March 16-18 event, you'll have a chance to win tickets to the show!  Now in our fourth year at this event, this year's show continues their tradition of entertaining guests of the the South Hall of the IX Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Visitors can chat with the WIXY Super Team, check out WIXY DJ Tony Z's classic Pontiac GTO, and buy WIXY themed merchandise , including a newly released coffee mugs ! In addition to dancing along to the great music of the late 50's through the 70's, and reminiscing about the original WIXY 1260 AM, visitors are encouraged to help out Monday evening DJ, Gary Wenner, as he raises money for this year's Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign .  WIXY1260Onl...

(rev 3/8/18: Apple App now online; new return date for Lisa Jordan) Happy Almost Spring, WIXY Fans!     Here on the North Coast of Ohio, from our new studios in Cleveland, Ohio, the WIXY1260Online Crew is hard at work for you.  We're excited to finally get settled into our new permanent space and we continue to post photos on our Gallery Page !  In addition to gearing up the new studios, we're also getting geared up for our BIG appearance at this year's IX Piston Powered Auto Rama .  We hope you can join us for what is sure to be a FUN time! NEW STREAMING LINKS Last month we told you about our transition to a new licensing partnership with RadioCoalition.org .  As part of that transition, we have updated our listening links on our website and many of the apps you may use to listen (such as TuneIn Radio, Reciva and others).  Our new WIXY1260Online mobile app features a simpler, ad-free interface and is still free to use.  The new Andr...

There's No Place Like Home WIXY1260Online proudly to announces that, on February 3rd, it has moved its main studios to a larger, more modern facility that will serve their needs well into the future. The new home city of WIXY1260Online is Cleveland, Ohio - the same home city to the station's predecessor, WIXY 1260 AM. WIXY1260Online (and sister station WIXZ1360Online) are very proud of their new home and  will share photos with their fans soon. Stay tuned to the Gallery Page at WIXY1260Online.com for the photos. A Heartfelt Thanks A heartfelt thanks is given by WIXY1260Online Management to their wonderful staff - this 6+ year journey has been amazing and the move to the new, improved studios would not be possible without their incredible talent and dedication. Likewise, without awesome fans, the station wouldn't even be releasing news like this. First and foremost, WIXY1260Online has always been, and always will be, about the music and making radio what it alwa...