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Brown Eyed Girl
by Van Morrison (1967)
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The Wake Up Call

With Mz. Nikki • Lorain County Morning Drive

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Mz Nikki
7AM - 10AM

The Wake Up Call

Hosted by Mz. Nikki

School updates, local banter, morning trivia, and uptempo rock hits to start your day right.

David Q
10AM - 1PM

Mid-Day Music Machine

Hosted by David Q

Non-stop 60s & 70s rock marathons for your workday, Beatles blocks, and lunch requests.

Vinyl Garage
Wed & Sat 10PM

The Vinyl Garage

Hosted by Dave Nelson

Deep album tracks, rare 45s, and garage rock gems spun directly from real analog vinyl.

LC8 High School Sports

Live Friday Night Football & Basketball

Join Sports Director Jim Allen and the broadcast crew for live play-by-play action of your hometown Lorain County teams.

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Friday Night Kickoff at 6:45 PM
Firelands Falcons vs. Keystone Wildcats • 98.9 FM & Online
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Lorain County Fairgrounds Unveils Summer 2026 Grandstand Concert Lineup

Classic rock legends and regional favorites will take the stage in Wellington this August, station tickets to be given away on WDLW.

Sports

Firelands Falcons and Keystone Wildcats Clash in LC8 Football Championship

Live broadcast coverage kicks off Friday at 6:45 PM on 98.9 FM with Jim Allen and the WDLW Sports broadcast crew.

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Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison