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WSDP Dr. Andrew Melin Distinguished Alumni Award – 2026 Recipeints

88.1 the Park will honor three deserving alums when the station presents the Dr. Andrew Melin WSDP Distinguished Alumni Award on Wednesday May 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Italian American Club in Livonia.  The honor will be presented at the station’s annual banquet.

This year’s honorees are Bob DeLano, Plymouth-Salem ’75, Jim Heller, Plymouth-Salem ’83, and Kara Dupuy-McCauley, Plymouth-Canton ’00.

The award was created in the Spring of 2017 in honor of former WSDP Station Manager, Andrew Melin.  The purpose of the award is to recognize WSDP Alums that have used their experience at the station to further the mission of WSDP by achieving success in their chosen career field; investing in the lives of young people; or supporting their local community. It is the hope of the station’s management that the honorees will serve as role models for future students at 88.1.
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Quick Pass Carwash presents the 88.1 the Park Auction – Saturday May 16, 2026

Auction Phone Number 734-582-6854
Auction Items 2026 Half Hour
Auction Items 2026 Dream Board 

Quick Pass Carwash will present The 88.1 the Park Auction on Saturday May 16, from 9am to 9pm.  Every half-hour you can bid on great items donated by local businesses including restaurant gift cards, sports memorabilia, golf outings and much more.  Most importantly, all of the proceeds will benefit 88.1 the Park, our student radio program.

We’ll also have a Dream Board of special items available for bidding all day long.

Local businesses and residents still have time to support the student radio station by donating items. Businesses that donate can benefit from the exposure they will receive on 88.1 The Park. Most importantly, they will be helping a program that has impacted the lives of students and served the Plymouth-Canton community for 54 years. You can get more information by contacting Station Manager Bill Keith at 734-416-7732.
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Community Focus – May 6, 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.

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Helping the community through 88.1 The Park
Our Sponsors from the Plymouth-Canton area:
Advanced Orthodontics – Canton
Neehee’s Indian Vegetarian Street Food – Canton
JDog Junk Removal and Hauling
Plymouth Rotary
Community Financial Credit Union
Michigan Army National Guard
7-Eleven – Canton
Choice Insurance Agency – Westland