WJEE
Broadcast areaCanton, Ohio
Frequency90.1 FM MHz
BrandingRise FM
Programming
FormatChristian
Ownership
OwnerSoaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM
Technical information
Facility ID176212
ClassA
ERP2,300 watts
HAAT-10 meters
Links
Websitehttps://risefmohio.com/

WJEE is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolivar, Ohio, broadcasting on 90.1 MHz FM. WJEE serves the Canton, Ohio radio market.[1]

History

The station was originally owned by Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries, Inc., and was branded "Faith Ministry Radio".[2][3][4] Co-owner Denny Hazen died in 2015.[5] The station was originally part of a simulcast with 90.9 FM WJDD in Carrollton, Ohio.[3] In 2020, WJDD was sold to Educational Media Foundation for $100,000, which surrendered the license.[1][4][6] Effective March 5, 2021, WJEE was sold to Soaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM, for $50,000.[2][5][7]

On December 17, 2021, the station was rebranded as "Rise FM".[8]

References

  1. 1 2 Jacobson, Adam. "EMF Expands In The Buckeye State", Radio & Television Business Report. March 10, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Station Sales Week Of 1/15", Radio Insight. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Faith Ministry Radio", Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Deal Digest: Clarity Grows In Lexington & Pham Radio Expands In Bay Area", Inside Radio. March 12, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Jacobson, Adam. "Hazen Brings More 'Shine' To Buckeye State", Radio & Television Business Report. January 14, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Deal Digest: Loud Media Turns Up Volume In Knoxville", Inside Radio. June 4, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Shine FM Buys Ohio Noncommercial FM", All Access Music Group. January 14, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ "A New Brands Rises For Ohio's Shine-FM". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2021-12-20.

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