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The History Of Sanilac
Broadcasting Company
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Sanilac Broadcasting Company was founded
in 1968 by George Benko and Robert Benko, when WMIC AM signed
on the air June 27, 1968 from studios located in Sandusky,
Michigan. WMIC was originally at 1560 on the AM dial where
it remained for nineteen years.
On August 17 of 1971, WTGV-FM signed
on at 97.7 FM as a simulcast partner of WMIC. In those days
the stations were known and WMIC AM & FM.
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George Benko |
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Robert Benko
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In 1977, WTGV separated programming and
aired an easy listening format, that has been been updated
over the years to the present "Light-Rock" format.
In 1981, the stations became affiiiates
of the ABC Information Network, and since 1983 Michigan's
most respected meteorologists John McMurray and Judy Coy
have been providing daily weather information.
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In December 1987, an oportunity was taken to move WMIC
1560 to the left side of the dial to 660 AM. With this new
clear-channel frequency, the information and entertainment
that WMIC had provided could now heard be across most of
lower Michigan and parts of Ontario!!!
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G.B. Broadcasting president George
Benko V
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On Sept 2, 1999 WBGV-FM,
known as Country 92.5, signed on, broadcasting ABC Radio Networks
"The Best Country Around", a modern, fresh country
music format. WBGV is owned by G.B. Broadcasting. Its president
is George E. Benko V. |
| The goal of Sanilac Broadcasting
has always been to provide listeners with up to the minute
information and local content. We consisently set higher standards
to provide you with local radio that is informative and entertaining.
We hope you enjoy our stations and we appreciate your comments.
Forward your comments by using the links found on our Contacts
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