Relevant Radio Comes to The East Coast with WBZS
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 | 2:26pm CT |
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Relevant Radio has agreed to acquire WBZS-AM (550)/Providence for $750,000 from Salem Communications. The deal was struck on January 6 and the FCC application was filed on January 17. The religious broadcaster also owns stations in Chicago, Minneapolis, Austin, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids.
"Through the unbelievable generosity of a supporter, a gift was given with the hope of expanding the foot print of Relevant Radio," said Executive Director Rev. Francis J. Hoffman. "After much discernment and prayer, plus consultation with His Excellency Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, the Board of Directors selected WBZS based upon the signal coverage and strength, the size of the Catholic population and the affordable purchase price."
