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Power 105 Back To School/College Tips
Do not let Back To School Prep get you frazzled. Check out the Power 105 Back To School page by clicking on the link below. We have made getting ready for school or college easy with helpful tips all made possible by the following sponsors, Zonez, River Rose OB/GYN, The Other Place, Decorative Injections, Athens County Children Services, Goodfellas Pizza, Athens Quick Change Oil and Lube and the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau. From the station that is there for you during the school year, Power 105.
Back To School / College Tips Here...
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Athens County Fair
Power 105 broadcasted live from the Cruise Control during the week of the Athens County Fair Aug.9-13.
Prizes were given away during our broadcasts all week for destinations like Cedar Point, Columbus Zoo, Zoombeezi Bay, and concert tickets for Hanson and Foreigner.
And patrons were able to register at the fair or the radio station for the Grand Prize, a Rafting Vacation Package for Two, courtesy of River Expeditions in Oak Hill West Virginia.
The Gift Certificate is good for 1 day on the New River with lunch, 2 nights camping & continental Breakfast Daily. Advance reservations required, dates are based on availability.
Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner, Arie Frame of Athens.
A big thanks to all of our daily fair sponsors, Wireless, Fast Traxx,Deputy’s Pizza, Sears of Athens, All Power Equipment, Shawna Stump State Farm Insurance, Holzer Clinic Athens,Curtis Auto & Towing, Athens City/County Health Department, Brownies Tractor Sales, Friendly Paws Pet Store and Grooming, Little Caesar’s Pizza.
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Pooch Patrol Brought To You By Petland!
If you have found or lost a pet call the Power 105 office at 593-6651, report it, then listen every weekday at 2:20pm.
Also, if you have lost a dog, please check with the Athens County Dog Shelter as it may be there.
Click Here to be directed to the Athens County Dog Shelter on Petfinder. The shelter is also an adoption center. There are many wonderful dogs available for adoption, maybe one that is perfect for you! They are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 5:00, Wednesday 10:00 to 7:00, Saturday 10:00 to 1:00, Closed Sunday (hours may be subject to change)
Search Pooch Patrol Here!
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Win a Port Paradise Cruise for 2!
Power 105 and Bud Light gave you chance to sail off on a Port Paradise Cruise for two people. For four days and three nights the winner will join fellow revelers for all the fun and private concert by the Stone Temple Pilots.
The cruise sails from December 2 – 6, 2010 and includes round trip airfare to get you on the open seas.
The winner of the Power 105/Budlight Port Paradise cruise was drawn during a live broadcast Monday August 2nd at the Maplewood Inn. Congratulations to James Appel this years lucky winner.
For more details about the cruise Click Here!
The port paradise cruise from Bud Light and the station with the best prizes, Power 105.
For Pictures from the event and of the winner...Click Here!
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Make Your Dad...
Congratulations and Happy Fathers Day to Shortie Hawk, this years King For a Day!
Shortie received, a family 4 pack of tickets a $40 value and t-shirts a $35.00 value from Fast Traxx, Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion retail value of $119.99 from Baum Lumber, A $75 Gift Certificate to Athens Sports Cycles, Family 4 pack of Season Football Tickets From Ohio University Athletics, A set of 4 tires worth up to $300 from Firestone Complete Auto Care Store, A Philips Blue-ray DVD Player worth $149.99 from Aarons Sales and Lease Ownership, a $100 gift card from Foodland in The Plains and a $75 Gift Certificate from Buffalo Wild Wings.
Each Dad registered won a free Car Wash from 519 Classic Car Wash!
Thanks to all that called in to register their Dad to be King For A Day from the station that knows Dad is special…Power 105.
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Save Local Radio!
What is the Performance Tax?
How does it affect you?
To find out more and to understand the serious threat to local radio please click on the link below.
You, our loyal listeners, can help by speaking up and spreading the word.
Join the cause!
See How To Help Save Local Radio Here!
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Congratulations Brian and Caleb!
 970 WATH and Power 105 want to congratulate our sports director, Brian Boesch, for being recognized by The Sportscasters Talent Agency of America’s All-America program as one of the most outstanding collegiate radio sportscasters in the country. The STAA All-America program recognizes the most outstanding collegiate radio sportscasters in the country and encourages collegiate sportscasters nationwide to strive to achieve their best.
Boesch was named a Sportscasting All-American, placing sixth nationally, while Caleb Troop, our former sports director, garnered a ninth-overall ranking from the agency for his television work.
Join Brian Boesch this fall as he will be back on WATH and WXTQ to provide our daily sports casts, continue to host The Sports Fan, a live call in show from 6-7pm on 970 WATH, co-host The Insider before Ohio Football and Basketball games, to do radio play-by-play for the WXTQ High School Football game of the week and Ohio Baseball next spring.
You can still catch Caleb Troop this fall as well as he will continue hosting the Jim Schaus Radio Show on the Thursday’s edition of the Sports Fan.
Again, Congratulations to them both from all of us here at 970 WATH and Power 105!
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Queen For A Day
Power 105 wants to congratulate Joanne Kirby, this years “Queen For A Day” she was nominated by her daughter Beth Hamon.
Listeners over the week called in when they heard a special sounder to tell us why their Mom should be “Queen for a Day”.
Successful callers won their Mother an ice-cream cake from Coldstone Creamery or Columbus Road Dairy Queen and she was entered into the drawing to win our Grand Prize…a selection of great gifts just for Mom, from sponsors like…...Infinity Salon, Bob’s Market, C & E Hardware, Interior Concepts, Wellworks, Making it Clean, Foodland, Brennans Plants, The Tatted Corner Fabrics and Crafts, and Cutlers Restaurant at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.
It will all be presented to Joanne in a beautiful gift basket prepared by “A Lasting Impression”.
Happy Mothers Day from Mom’s favorite radio station….Power 105.
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Putt People First Grand Opening!
The 2010 Grand Opening of Putt People First Miniature Golf in Athens City South Side Park located off Dairy Lane from Richland Avenue in Athens, Ohio took place May 23rd.
Check out the new hole designs and the most family friendly fun in Athens County.
For more information, see link below.
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We Had A Great Time At The...
You made healthy living a priority during the 2010 Healthy Living Expo at the Market on State that took place Saturday January 30th.
We would like to Thank the following sponsors for helping us make the show a success...
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital,River Rose OB/GYN, Hickory Creek of Athens, Pickaway Plains/Health Pro Ambulance, Bath Fitter, Orthopedics of South East Ohio, Holzer Clinic, DaVita Dialysis, Freed Chiropractic Clinic, ViSalus Sciences, Three Treasures Health Center, Friends of the Shelter Dogs!
For Pictures from the Show Click Here
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School Closings brought to you by Holzer Clinic
When the weather turns bad find out if your school is closed by Clicking Here.
All brought to you by Holzer Clinic, Medical Excellence, Local Caring and the station that keeps you informed no matter what the weather, Power 105!
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Ohio University Bobcats
Power 105 is the flagship station of Ohio University football and basketball!
Tune in all season long as head coach John Groce and the Bobcats look for a MAC championship.
Pre-Game coverage begins 60 minutes before each home game with the "Bobcat Insider" as co-hosts Brian Boesch and Bryan Levin get you set for the battle on the hardwood. Then we hand it off to the Voice of the Bobcats, Russ Eisenstein, who will bring you all of the live action.
For a complete schedule check out our sports page or click below for the Ohio Bobcats Official Site.
Ohio University Bobcats
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Check This Out...
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Looking to Advertise?
Does your business or event need life support?
Contact the sales department to schedule a live remote and the Jambulance or Power Squad will rush to the scene!
Call 593-6651 and ask for Station/Sales Manager Thom Williams for more information.
Interested in how advertising on Power 105 or 970 WATH can work for you? Check out our new website www.mediaadvertisingtoday.com
to see how radio can get results for you!
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Listen Online!
We know that some of you like to listen at work or in places where you are not able to share your favorite radio station.
As we have loyal listeners all over the globe, we also know that our signal may not reach you. Thanks to Athensi.com you can listen to us online.
Follow this link then click on wxtq fm
Listen Here
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The Power 105 and 970 WATH Crew
A few of us missed picture day but here is a picture of much of the staff that puts the power behind the 105! (or before it I guess) Photo Courtesy of Ed Venrick.
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Make An E-Quest
School Closings and Delays brought to you by:
We'll keep you informed well and often...with info on the air every ten minutes from 6:00am-8:30am! School Closings and Delays.
Listen to our sister station 970WATH every Tuesday Morning at 10:06am for...
Volunteer Action
brought to you by Rural Action.
Visit www.ruralaction.org for a schedule of guests.
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Pictured...loyal listeners Nick and Laura Nadeau.