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Community Focus – April 29, 2026
orsa credit union is partnering with Laura Killingbeck, renowned adventurer and author, as she rides a bike from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit to raise awareness and support for survivors of domestic and economic abuse in Michigan. The tour will take place from May 20 – July 20. 88.1 the Park’s, Claudia Fisher, spoke with Killingbeck about her love for the outdoors and the importance of this tour.
Moments with Merritt – April/May 2026
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools strives to be the best choice for families in our community. One of the reasons we’re able to meet that goal is because of partnerships with the local business community. P-CCS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with two of the key leaders in these partnerships. Thomas Paden is the President of the Canton Chamber of Commerce. He’s been with the Canton Chamber since 2009 and has been the President for 14 years. Wes Graff is the President of the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, and he’s been in that role since 2008.Wes and Thomas have a deep understanding of the needs of our local businesses and how they connect with our school district.
This episode will air on Tuesday April 28, May 5, 12, and 19, following Newsfile at 5:30.
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88.1 Alums Take Over the Airwaves – Saturday May 2, 2026
88.1 the Park will hand over control of the airwaves to the station’s alumni on Saturday May 2, for our Alumni On-Air Day. Listen from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as former staff members share some of their favorites, along with music the station played over the past five + decades.
Staff members from all eras of the station’s history will stop by to share music and memories.
8:00 a.m. Jessica Read – Class of 1999
9:00 a.m. Meghann Witmer – Class of 1997
10:00 a.m. Ryan Tomaszycki – Class of 2020
11:00 a.m. Chris Butzlaff – Class of 1989 and Ben Trudell – Class of 2025
12:00 p.m. Moussa Nasser – Class of 2020
1:00 p.m. Ariel Ooms and Simon Oszust – Class of 2024
2:00 p.m. Larkin Pence – Class of 1974
3:00 p.m. June Kirchgatter – Class of 1983 and Glenn Bar – Class of 1982
4:00 p.m. Jonah Kibin – Class of 2024
Community Focus – April 22, 2026
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park’s Lightning Robotics recently participated in their first competition of the season in Philadelphia. Their alliance finished in second place. 88.1 the Park’s Leia Riley, spoke with Lightning Robotics President, Julia Fenstermacher, about the team, competition, and their work in the community.
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Community Focus – April 15, 2026
A partnership between Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial) will spark the creation of the Orsa Hub on the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park campus. Located at Canton High School, the Orsa Hub serves as a dynamic ecosystem for exploration. Students will engage in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital storytelling, financial wellness, sustainability projects and design experiences within flexible, collaborative spaces. 88.1 the Park’s, Claudia Fisher, spoke with orsa credit union CEO and President, Tansley Stearns, about their $5,000,000 commitment to the district, recent name change and other projects.
