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.

Saba Mangla, Plymouth Junior, is 88.1 the Park’s September 2016  Staff Member of the Month.

Saba is the News Director for the station.  She was recognized for her work developing the station’s news schedule.  She also planned a series of Community Focus interviews featuring candidates for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education that is airing through the election.

“Saba is a dedicated leader for 88.1 the Park,” said Bill Keith Station Manager.  “She works hard to develop our News and Public Affairs programming.  She has also become one of the station’s best on-air hosts.  We’re lucky to have her on our staff.”

88.1 the Park staff members will be interviewing candidates for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education between now and Election Day.  Current School Board Member Patrick Kehoe is running unopposed for a four-year seat on the board.  Nine candidates are running for a six-year seat on the board.

The interviews will air Wednesday at 5:40 p.m.  and will be available as podcasts under the Podcast tab on our website.

Interview Schedule
October 5 – Saba Mangla interviews Patrick Kehoe and Douglas Brooks
October 12 – Rebekah McBride interviews Bharat Malhotra and Patti McCoin
October 19 – Max Jenkins interviews Patricia Mullen and Pete Puzzuoli
October 26 – Sam Badger interviews Leonardo Savage and Girish Tiwari
November 2 – Midha Mashhood interviews Michael Scopone and Gurunath Vemulakonda

Euchre players – get ready for some exciting competition and support 88-1.

The 88-1 The Park Fifth Annual Euchre Classic is just a couple days away. Join us on Saturday October 8 at the Elks Club in Plymouth. This year’s tournament features prizes for the top ten percent of the field. Early bird entries are just $20 prior to October 3, and $25 after. Players will also receive pizza, snacks and a cash bar.

The proceeds benefit 88-1 The Park, the student radio program for Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools.  For more information, or to register, call 248-WSDPEUCHRE.