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Bob Day was a fixture on the Central Pennsylvania airwaves for over 50 years, making him an iconic broadcaster in the region. He passed away on October 18.

Mike Flanagan, Program Director of Colorado Public Radio’s OpenAir, announced that he will retire on October 31. Flanagan’s career in radio has spanned over 50 years, including nearly 15 years at CPR, first as a classical music host in the 1990s and then in his current role as OpenAir PD.

There’s a new APD at 94.1 The Sound (KSWD-FM) in Seattle. Jeanne Ashley will also assume the role of co-host of the station’s morning show, joining John Fisher for John and Jeanne, airing weekdays, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT.

Legend Communications of Wyoming has named Jed Burns Vice President and General Manager of the 11 radio stations of the Big Horn Radio Network, serving the Big Horn Basin. Legend has a total of 22 radio stations across the state of Wyoming.

RadioNOW 100.9/Indianapolis has enlisted Garrett “Porkchop" Kozden for the Executive Producer role with The Joe and Alex Show, weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This follows stints in New York City at 92.3 NOW.

A format flip to the Jack format by Summit Media in Richmond has long-time morning team Bill Bevins and Shelly Perkins looking for work. Both hosts acknowledged they were let go on their Facebook pages. They spent nearly two decades working together in Richmond first at LITE 98 then at WJSR (Easy 100.9) starting in 2014.

A big “get” for New York Public Radio as they bring in media executive Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer of NYPR, which includes WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.

Jason Cage is the new Music Director for Mix 96.5 (KHMX-FM) in Houston. He will also continue in his position as host of the station’s afternoon show The Jason Cage Show which airs weekdays 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.

Sun Broadcast Group has promoted Interactive Project Manager Alex Quintero to Affiliate Content Manager. Quintero will affiliate stations for all SBG shows and services and maintain relationships with current affiliates.

Nick Fox is the new Program Director of WXBM–FM/NASH FM 102.7/Pensacola, FL. He will also host weekdays, Noon to 3:00 p.m. Fox joins the Cumulus station from Saga Communications where he was Assistant Program Director for WVVR-FM in Clarkesville, Tennessee.