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WGGN FM 97.7
FM 97.7 WGGN signed on the air in January 1975, bringing music that glorifies God to our Northcoast area for over 45 years. FM 97.7 has been playing contemporary Christian music since 1987.
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WJKW FM 95.9
95.9 FM WJKW joined our broadcasting family in 1998, bringing great contemporary Christian music and quality programming to the Hocking Valley. This year celebrates 95.9 FM WJKW's 22nd year in Southeast Ohio & Northern West Virginia.
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Hosts
Dave Yost
Dave has been on air with WGGN since 1987, working his way through college at Terra tech in Fremont. He took over the morning show in 1989 and has been your morning man for 30 years on WGGN, as well as on WJKW since it first signed on in 1998. Dave has an electronics degree, but he really prefers his on-air work and programming all your favorite Christian music. He's been married since 1990 to Jennifer, and they have four daughters, Katelyn (22), Emily (20), Abby (18) and Jenna (16). If he's not working, there's only one other logical place to find him...an area golf course, where he has fine tuned his game over the years to a zero handicap. Some of Dave's favorite Christian music artists include Mandisa and NeedtoBreathe.
Justin Browning
Justin originally started working at the ministry as a teenager running camera for television production. In 2004, he started full time and began an on-air shift on WJKW, and eventually added an air shift on WGGN as well. Justin has been married to Carrie for 17 years now, and they have three boys, Ethan (13), Brady (11) and Lincoln (1). When he's not on the air, Justin loves traveling. He's visited 43 states so far and looks forward to completing all 50. Justin also enjoys flea marketing, and has an extensive collection of vintage toys. His favorite Christian artists are NeedtoBreathe and Chris Tomlin.
Jennifer Yost
Jennifer started with the ministry full time on the air in 1989. After several years as the afternoon drive host, she went back to part time as she had children. Now, aside from writing and producing commercial ad copy, Jennifer provides extra help on the air with live broadcasts and Days of Praise events, and filling in for Justin so he can do all that traveling. She is married to Dave (yes, the morning show guy) and teaches their daughters at home. She loves to read, and her favorite piece of technology (besides her dishwasher) is her Kindle Fire. She would love to write her own book someday. Jennifer can't pick a favorite Christian music artist, she likes Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Rend Collective, Kari Jobe and Francesca Battistelli.
Neil Hawkins
Neil has been with the ministry full time since 2007 when he graduated from Liberty University. Working as a youth minister at Wayside Temple, and as a sales consultant with the ministry, Neil also provides extra help on the air with live broadcasts and Days of Praise events. He has been married to Rachel since 2008, and they have four daughters, Adelyn (8),Cali (5), Ellie (4), Emmie (1) and one son, Judah(<1). In his free time, Neil likes to run, having completed 6 half marathons in the last 5 years. He also loves playing guitar and listening to live music, and if you throw in a Dr. Pepper, he'll be a happy man. Neil's favorite Christian music artists are Crowder and Rend Collective.
Jeff Ferback & Kevin Michel | FM 97.7 Sales Team
Kevin (left) Jeff (right)
Jeff Ferback and his wife Cheryl have raised a family of four and now enjoy any time they can get with their grandson. Jeff is involved in many church and community activities, but we think his starring role is as our Sales Manager. He truly cares about our clients, and loves to build relationships with people, sharing needs, prayer and an encouraging spirit. Jeff collects baseball cards, and likes spend time with his family.
Kevin Michel and his wife Jen stay busy raising two teenage boys, John and Jonah. Kevin has been working as an ad consultant with the ministry for over 20 years. In his spare time, Kevin continues his own self-directed education, as well as bible study, and studying weather. He likes many genres of music, and enjoys watching his boys play sports.
Kevin Michel and his wife Jen stay busy raising two teenage boys, John and Jonah. Kevin has been working as an ad consultant with the ministry for over 20 years. In his spare time, Kevin continues his own self-directed education, as well as bible study, and studying weather. He likes many genres of music, and enjoys watching his boys play sports.
Pastor Rusty Yost
Rusty Yost wears many hats around the ministry, but to most everyone, he's Pastor Rusty. Rusty and his wife Deb enjoy spending time with their 12 grand kids, and Rusty also squeezes in a little fishing and golf when he can find the time. But as a pastor, station manager, and more, finding time for leisure activities is difficult. Find out more about his ministry and sign up for his blog at pastorrusty.com
