The latest issue of the 88.1 the Park Newsletter features an interview with WSDP Alum Beth Eckerty (Plymouth-Canton ’95). You can also learn about the station’s success at the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Awards and plans for alumni reunions.
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Congratulations to Ian Kandt.  Ian is the 88.1 the Park Staff Member of the Month for October.

Ian is one of 88.1 the Park’s most dedicated DJ’s.  He hosts a show on Monday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and he is working hard to improve his show and on-air delivery each week.  Ian also works and the station’s news and production staff.

“We love having Ian on our staff,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “Ian is one of our hardest working staff members.  He always has interesting ideas and questions about improving the station.  We’ve seen him grow in big ways as an on-air host.”

88.1 The Park listeners, alumni and friends will have a chance to show their support for student radio that is focused on Plymouth and Canton during the 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive. The pledge drive will be on the air November 7-12.

“We love providing our listeners with Plymouth and Canton’s Hit Music,” said Amanda Barberena, Program Director. “But the station offers so much more by providing local news, high school sports, broadcasts from local events, and announcements about local non profits. We are proud to be Plymouth and Canton’s radio station.”

The station is committed to providing radio powered by students. 88.1 The Park is focused on investing in the lives of young people through broadcast and business training, providing students with a place to connect on a large campus, and by giving students a chance to serve their community.

“If it is preparing somebody for a life’s work, they’re doing it at WSDP, and I’m a living example of it. Scores of people graduated from WSDP and used that as a launching pad for life,” said Dave Snyder, 1982 Plymouth Canton graduate and Anchor for WCJB TV in Gainesville Florida.

During the six-day pledge drive listeners will be encouraged to make a pledge of financial support for 88.1 The Park. In addition to pledges, credit card donations can be made through 88.1’s website (www.881ThePark.com). Look for the DONATE NOW link on the right side of the page. Donors can choose WSDP when they are asked to select a fund. Friends of the station can also donate using the station’s mobile app, which is available for iPhones and Androids.
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The 2016 election race has been one for the record books. On November 8th, the nation will be waiting for the results of one of the most hotly contested elections in history — and some of us will just be waiting for the never ending war of words to end.

Here at 881 the park, we’ve decided to take a different approach on election day. Yes, we’re going to keep you up to date on all the national races, but what we really want to do is give you live coverage of the races that matter to our hometown. Tune in starting at 8PM on election night for coverage of the key races in Plymouth and Canton. From the school board, to city offices, and the wayne county school millage, we’re giving you the live in depth reporting you won’t get anywhere else. We’ll have live guests, updates from election headquarters, and up to the minute results.

While the rest of the world focuses on who will live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, join us to hear about what matters on Penniman avenue. Plymouth Canton Votes, 2016, The 881 the Park Election Night Special, live beginning November 8th at 8PM, right here at 881 the Park.