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Big Horn Radio in Wyoming, owned by Larry and Susan Patrick, announced the passing of host Darian Dudrick after a sudden illness. He leaves behind his wife, April, and two children, Kaitlyn and Christian. The Patrick's released the following statement…

Paragon Media Strategies has promoted Sara Schueller to Vice President/Research and Simone Lowin is promoted to Research Services Director.

Sun Broadcast Group has enlisted Natalia Ospina to be its Ad Sales Assistant. Natalia comes to SBG from Entravision, where she spent the last three years as National TV Sales Account Coordinator.

Audacy has elevated Ryan Lange to the position of Vice President of Client Success and Strategy for its Midwest markets. In this new capacity, Lange will have oversight across Audacy's Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis clusters.

Cumulus has named Brian Joyce Afternoon Host (3-6 p.m.) on NewsRadio 106.7/WYAY-FM in Atlanta. He'll turn his thoughts to Atlanta immediately following his midday show (1-3 p.m.) on Cumulus' Talk Radio 102.3/WGOW-FM in Chattanooga.

Entercom Market Manager Phil Zachary tells The Washington Post that changes are coming today to 94.7 Fresh FM in DC. Zachary says the new format will be unveiled during a Wednesday afternoon webinar for advertisers. As a result of the planned changes, popular morning host Tommy McFly and four other on-air hosts have been let go.

The Rams are back in LA and Head Coach Jeff Fisher will be giving listeners insight into game strategies from the previous match-up, and previewing the next game, on The Jeff Fisher Show, 6-7 p.m. PT, beginning Tuesday, September 13.

Barrett Sports Media has announced its Top 20 Local Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2017 for Major Markets (1-20) and Mid-Markets (21-100). In the Major Market category, top honors this year went to Mason and Ireland of ESPN LA 710.

Louisville Public Media has completed its capital campaign to expand its local news operation. The expansion brings the newsroom staff up to 29.

Worcester, MA, is the scene of the three Cumulus promotions. Chuck Perks (pictured) is now Ops Manager, Keith Stephens moves up to PD, and Matt Henry moves up to Stephens’ previous position as Promotions Director for WXLO, WWFX, and WORC-FM.