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Former VP/GM for Mid America Broadcasting Howard "Fritz" Frederick died peacefully in Scottsdale surrounded by family, this past Monday. He was 90. His grandson, one half of the Fred and Angi Show in Chicago, told Radio Ink, "My grandfather instilled in me a love of radio and broadcasting, and without his support, guidance, and mentorship I'd never be where I am today."

The Big 920, “Milwaukee's Sports Station,” has enlisted Milwaukee sports journalist Drew Olson as the new midday host for The Drew Olson Show, powered by OnMilwaukee.com. The show will air from 1 – 3 p.m. weekdays and debuted yesterday.

Former hockey player Brent Sopel has signed on as hockey analyst and show host with WGN’s The Beat, the station’s weekend sports program. Sopel spent 12 seasons in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.

Beasley's Country station in Boston, WKLB-FM, is adding Jackson Blue to its morning show. He joins Hannah Byrom. Blue was promoted from hosting Afternoon Drive on WBQT-FM in Boston to this new co-host position on WKLB.

Sean McMaster posted his departure from the Townsquare station on Facebook, Monday. He said it was with mixed emotions that he wrote this post: "Today was my last day at WGNA. After more than 20 years of sharing my life with the greatest listeners of all time, this even to me, seems to be unbelievable'."

Rob Scorpio (pictured) has been named Senior VP of Programming for the San Diego/Riverside region, and Kid Jay is the new PD for KGGI-FM in Riverside. Currently, Scorpio oversees iHeartRadio’s six stations in Riverside/San Bernadino, while also acting as PD for KSSX-FM in San Diego and KGGI-FM in Riverside.

Univision makes the announcement that it is shifting its morning show on La X 96.3 FM from mostly music to The Luis Jimenez Show. Jimenez and his crew broadcast a mix of sketches, stunts, and song parodies, and host guest stars from entertainment, sports, and politics.

Alternative Seattle station 107.7 The End is handing over nights to weekend jock Cody Whistler. Whistler joined the station’s promotions team over a decade ago and added a swing role on-air three years ago. He’ll be on air every Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. – midnight.

Call them Justin and Chop. The hosts of the new The Irregular Guys show, Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. on 750/102.9 The Game (KXTG). They'll be breaking down a sports fan’s favorite beer, car, movie, and more each weekday, and talk about the day’s biggest sports stories.

Pete Norden has begun work as the new Senior VP of Sales for the iHeart cluster in Tampa. Norden has been with iHeartMedia for more than 19 years, most recently serving as the Market President in Sarasota for the past nine years.