Middletown Forum : Bye bye locally owned WPFB... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : News Stories : Bye bye locally owned WPFB... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:57:24 +0000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:32:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3612 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : ex-WPFB-Employee wrote:This... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25962&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25962 Author: MackOldroyd
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Posted: Mar 16 2011 at 9:32pm

Originally posted by ex-WPFB-Employee ex-WPFB-Employee wrote:

This station had a wonderful legacy during the years that Paul Braden Sr. owned and operated the stations, but I've never been happy with things there since the "Junior" Braden took over. Keeping some of the original staff doing local sports coverage was one of the few wise things that the station has done over the past 2 decades. Over the years I have met some of the staff at WNKU, and I am convinced that the stations professionalism will rise significantly.



That is great news! Hopefully it will be successful for the rest of this season and continue on for other MHS sporting events!]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:32:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25962&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25962 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : Thank you, Spider! I also had... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25324&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25324 Author: PattiGal
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 05 2011 at 8:27am

Thank you, Spider! I also had a very enjoyable night in the city last night. Went to the Art Hop and was pleasantly surprised by the number of people willing to walk the streets in the cold to visit and support the downtown business people. I would also like to say I have been ignorant in the past about the quality of the businesses that have hung on downtown...now that I have more experience, I would like to commend those businesses (to name a few)...Java Johnny's, Stephano's, and most especially Dillman's - a clean wonderful grocery with an outstanding deli/hot food bar! And if you haven't had the chance to visit the Middletown Art Center and see the current exhibit, it's worth the trip!
Good News:
http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/-2-3m-upgrade-planned-for-mum-auditorium-1073331.html]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:27:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25324&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25324 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : went to tne bball game last night... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25323&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25323 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 05 2011 at 8:01am

went to tne bball game last night
b4 going, I set up an ipad so that an ice-bound couple could listen via www.javajohnnys.com.
go to the site--go to the page--select the media player option that works 4 u
called the couple after 1st q--they said that they were listening
beauty of this is that you should be able to do this from anywhere in the country providing internet access
 
credit to tvm for providing the quality voices/commentary
credit to Mr.Ridge for making it so simple
 
so--stop by for a few cups of coffee, sandwiches and dessert
had a delicious provolone/pesto/bacon sandwich panini style yesterday
a true local treasure
 
stopped in Stefanos after the game for a bottle of mineral water and a piece of Avi cheesecake
wonderful updates and new eco-friendly lighting
another local gem, as is the little grocery market a few doors down.
maybe a few more people should walk/visit these neighborhoods and support these born/bred locals who have done it on their own from day 1
 
Keb Mo 2night people
It doesn't get better than this around here
so go to mum--beg borrow or steal your way in
you will be glad that you did
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGLhk2C9nUk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIwtzsvaVIM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce-E7qa-ePs&feature=fvsr
]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:01:51 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25323&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25323 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : While I do not follow sports as... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25304&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25304 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 03 2011 at 9:37pm

While I do not follow sports as closely as I used to, I do applaud thse local boosters for coming forward to support our school sports teams!!!
Thumbs%20Up Thumbs%20Up
]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:37:36 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25304&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25304 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : This station had a wonderful legacy... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25302&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25302 Author: Guests
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 03 2011 at 5:14pm

This station had a wonderful legacy during the years that Paul Braden Sr. owned and operated the stations, but I've never been happy with things there since the "Junior" Braden took over. Keeping some of the original staff doing local sports coverage was one of the few wise things that the station has done over the past 2 decades. Over the years I have met some of the staff at WNKU, and I am convinced that the stations professionalism will rise significantly.

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:14:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25302&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25302 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : That is great news! Hopefully... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25293&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25293 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 03 2011 at 1:56pm

That is great news! Hopefully it will be successful for the rest of this season and continue on for other MHS sporting events!]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:56:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25293&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25293 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : Have been able to work with Mr.Ridge... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25284&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25284 Author: rem 1187
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 03 2011 at 6:08am

Have been able to work with Mr.Ridge in the past. Big supporter of Middletown and LOCAL business. Took a few hits on this site for the Jug, todays labor for selling hamburgers isn't always easy. His commitment to the small business man is a valuable asset and should be looked at as a model that this city needs to be reminded of. Lenny&Marty do a great job glad to see the modern day Warren Johnson stay with it.

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:08:53 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25284&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25284 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : Perhaps Ty Thomas and John Ridge... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25280&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25280 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3612
Posted: Feb 02 2011 at 8:14pm

Perhaps Ty Thomas and John Ridge read this site. Looks like they followed some of the suggestions here.

Middies games to be streamed live over the Internet


MIDDLETOWN — Ty Thomas, executive director of TV Middletown, understands the importance of high school sports in the Middletown area.
So when WPFB (910-AM), the station that carried the Middies for more than 60 years, was sold recently, Thomas stepped into action.
“The Middies are important to our community,” Thomas said. “We do not want to see that die.”
Thomas called John Ridge, owner of Java Johnny’s, and contacted Lenny Robinson and Marty Flesher — who broadcast the Middies on TV Middletown — and they decided to stream live over the Internet the audio portion of TV Middletown’s coverage of the games.
The debut will be Friday when the Middies host the Sycamore Aviators at the Wade E. Miller Gymnasium.
“We’re tickled to death,” Thomas said. “It’s a nice partnership to keep the Middies alive on the air.”
Thomas said on Wednesday a test was conducted with “relatively little trouble.”
Thomas hopes to broadcast the other three regular-season home Middie games and all the tournament games.
Ridge volunteered his expertise and knowledge to allow Middie fans to continue to get live coverage of the basketball games, Thomas said. He called Ridge “a great example of Middletown people and Middletown business supporting this city.”
According to Ridge and Brett Dennis, producer/director, the quality of the audio should be as good as listening to the game on TV.
For the time being, fans will be able to listen to the games called over the Internet live, but still watch the games on a tape-delayed basis on TV Middletown-Ch. 24.
Middies fans can listen to the game by visiting www.javajohnnys.com and clicking on the Middies link. The site supports streaming audio to Windows Media Player, iTunes (iPod), Winamp, and Real Player.

Thank you gentlemen.
]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:14:35 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25280&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25280 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : It would be nice to see one of... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25166&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25166 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3612
Posted: Jan 25 2011 at 9:09am

It would be nice to see one of the local organizations buy the AM station, like TV Middletown, MUM or Butler Tech (the latter could use it as an opportunity to enhance/expand course offerings).

Sadly, what is more likely to happen is a larger group will buy it up to use as a repeater (just like WNKU has done) or it will just go inactive and die. ]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:09:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25166&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25166 Bye bye locally owned WPFB... : Todays' Journal... WPFB’s... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25164&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25164 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3612
Posted: Jan 25 2011 at 7:09am

Todays' Journal...

WPFB’s new owners won’t air area sports teams. Last broadcast is tonight at the Midd./Princeton basketball game.

C'mon Randy......everyone with communication connections.....how can we keep broadcasting the games. Alot of people, including me, that like to listen on a Friday/Sat. night because we can't attend for various reasons. Can we contact Stidham? TV Middletown? and work with them?

Anyone?]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:09:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3612&PID=25164&title=bye-bye-locally-owned-wpfb#25164