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

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

History

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The station was originally owned by Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries, Inc., and was branded "Faith Ministry Radio".[3][4][5] 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.[2][5][7] Effective March 5, 2021, WJEE was sold to Soaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM, for $50,000.[3][6][8]

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

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJEE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ a b Jacobson, Adam. "EMF Expands In The Buckeye State", Radio & Television Business Report. March 10, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Station Sales Week Of 1/15", Radio Insight. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Faith Ministry Radio", Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Deal Digest: Clarity Grows In Lexington & Pham Radio Expands In Bay Area", Inside Radio. March 12, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  6. ^ a b 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 2021-12-20.
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