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News and SDecial Emerpencv Propramming Both stations interrupted regular programming at the beginning of the Iraq War, and continued to give hourly updates in the following beginning weeks of the war. They also break into normal programming for severe storm updates and information.

Local Music Initiatives WMDH (FM) plays music by small labeliunsigned and local artists five times per day in with their normal rotation. They also hold events like “Fresh Air” and “First Play,” which promote these artists. LOCAISM IN NASHVILLE, TN

News Promamming WKDF WKDF provides listeners with 2.5 minutes of local news per hour between the hours of 6-9 am Monday through Friday.

WGFX WGFX provides listeners with 2.5 minutes of local news per hour between the hours of 6-9 am Monday through Friday, with 1.5 minutes of network news per hour between the hours of 9 am - 12 pm Monday through Friday, and with 1 minute of network news per hour between the hours of 12-6 am Monday through Friday, as well as every hour on the weekends.

Communitv Programming Cluster Both Citadel Nashville stations air the locally produced public affairs program ‘‘Focus’’, between 5-6 am on Sunday mornings. The subjects are decided by the most recent list of top issues identified by the stations’ quarterly ascertainment meeting, and by department heads and community leaders. Local government and civic leaders usually show their support by either attending our quarterly ascertainment meetings or by making return appearances on “Focus”. Both stations also air Public Service Announcements. The PSAs are provided by local civic groups and national organizations. The PSAs air at various times during the day, and include 5 - 10 sixty second PSAs per week on WGFX and approximately 5 PSAs per week on WKDF.

Political Propramming Both stations carry political debates and long-form political programming. On WKDF, only federal candidates are offered advertising. On WGFX, advertising is available to all local candidates as well as federal candidates. Both stations carry paid issue advertising.

News and Special Emerpencv Propramming Both Citadel Nashville stations have broken format to inform listeners about inclement weather conditions vital to their safety, including Tornado Warnings, Flash Flood Warnings, and Severe Weather Warnings. The stations have also informed listeners of as well as co-sponsored food drives for recent hurricane victims along the Gulf Coast. LOCALISM IN NEW BEDFORD, MA

News Programming WBSM WBSM broadcasts a total of 910 minutes of new programming weekly, with 520 minutes of this being locally produced. New programming airs at the top of every hour throughout the day. News is pulled from a variety of sources including the AP, CBS Network, Local Cable News Stations, Local , and Metro. WBSM employs 5 staff reporters.

WFHN WFHN broadcasts 150 minutes of new programming weekly. News programming is aired from 5:30 am - 9:OO am and is all locally produced. Programming is pulled from AP, Metro, Local Newspapers, and Jones Prep.

WKKB WKKB runs 25 minutes of locally produced programming Monday thru Friday from 6:OO am - 1O:OO am. Programming is pulled from Metro, Newspapers and the Internet.

Communitv Programming WBSM WBSM airs a variety of community service programming at various times throughout the week. “Open Line” is a call-in talk show which airs Monday thru Friday from 1O:OO am - 12:OO pm. Listeners can call-in and discuss anything of local importance or concern. Similarly, “Evan Rousseau” is a call-in talk show where listeners can call-in to discuss local issues. This program airs Monday thru Friday from 3:OO pm - 6:OO pm. Health and medical concerns are addressed Saturdays from 1O:OO am - 12:OO pm during the call-in talk show “Holistic Hotline.” Lastly, “Community Journal,” which airs Sunday mornings from 7:OO am - 8:OO am, addresses local events and community issues. All of these programs are locally produced and the subject matter is decided upon based on news events and needs in the community. WBSM also airs public service announcements every hour. PSAs are locally produced and obtained from local civic groups and national organizations. PSA campaigns have been developed for local issues including Feed the Needy and Pink Angel Project to Battle Breast Cancer. Other PSAs have focused on issues such as Health Expo 2004, Women’s Expo 2004, Relay For Life, and the Schwartz Center for Children Fundraiser. WFHN “Airbound” is a syndicated, nationally produced music show which promotes new music. WFHN airs this program Saturdays and Sundays at 7 am and 9 pm. WFHN also airs public service announcements. These PSAs are locally produced and are obtained from civic groups and national organizations. Local issues addressed include crime prevention, breast cancer research, and teen suicide. PSAs are aired all day at various times. WKKB WKKB airs a variety of public service announcements which are locally produced and also obtained from local civic groups. PSA campaigns have been developed for local issues such as Request for Relief, which raised money for station nightclub fire victims, and Pink Angel Project. Live announcements for local organizations take place during “Morning Drive,” Monday thru Friday from 6:OO am - 1O:OO am. Recorded PSAs are aired Monday thru Sunday from 6:OO am - 12:OO am. The station regularly airs 60-second PSA spots for individuals and groups who are heading up local fundraisers. WKKB also airs messages from loved ones in the military.

Communi@ Service WBSM WBSM works with several local and charitable organizations. Events which the station has been involved with include sponsoring a fall food drive for local food banks, delivering Thanksgiving dinner to 100 local families, collecting toys for the Salvation Army, promotes “Animal Advocates” activities and promotes fhdraisers for “Women’s Center,” a women’s shelter. The station also organizes and broadcasts local political debates, promotes fundraisers for local organizations, and organized a fundraiser for the family of a soldier killed in Iraq.

WFHN WFHN works with local and charitable organizations to promote various fundraisers and to raise money. WFHN has helped to promote the Schwartz Children’s Center Fundraiser and the Women’s Center Fundraiser for Battered Women. WFHN has also conducted an event to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. During various morning show broadcasts, live interviews are conducted with representatives of local charity organizations to promote fundraisers.

WKKB WKKB works with local and charitable organizations in an assortment of ways. The station has delivered turkey and Thanksgiving dinners to need families in the area. The station also held a one day fundraiser at the mall for the local charity, Holiday Hope. Each year at the New Bedford’s Whaling City Festival and Fall River Celebrate, the station conducts a full weekend broadcast. There was also a live broadcast from the “Swim Buzzards Bay,” an organization to help keep local waters clean. WKKB’s midday personality walked in “Mile for Matty,” a memorial fundraiser for local youth sports.

Political Programming WBSM WBSM carries advertisements for state and local candidates for public office. The station does not limit the races for which it is willing to carry spots, however, it does limit the number of spots and times available. The station also sponsors political debates. WBSM only allows free time for issue advertising if the advertising is not connected to a particular candidate or political party.

WFHN AND WKKB WFHN and WKKB carry advertisements for state and local candidates for public office. They do, however, limit the races for which they are willing to carry spots and also limit the number of spots available.

News and Special Emergencv Programming WBSM Snowy conditions are always a concern for residents in . In December 2003, WBSM interrupted its regular programming to carry extended news with regards to the blizzard conditions. WBSM also works closely with the Red Cross and Area Food Banks by airing PSAs and responding to special situations of need.

WFHN WFHN has gone into “Storm Center” mode to cover severe weather conditions in the past two years. The station has also interrupted regularly scheduled programming to list all closings and cancellations in the area. When the need arises, the station has conducted and promoted clothing drives for those who have lost their home in a fire.

Local Music Initiatives WFHN WFHN includes several local, unsigned artists in its regular music schedule. The station also has local artists perform at WFHN’s summer concerts. Annually, the station holds a “Local Idol” Contest. WKKB On Sunday nights at 9:OO pm, WKKB airs “Local 195,” a locally produced music show designed to highlight local talent. Once a year, the show broadcasts live from the “Whaling City Festival.” WKKS is also conducting an “on air” music test with their website to bring the community into the selection of their playlist. LOCALISM IN NEW LONDON, CT

News Programming WSUB WSUB broadcasts a total of 6.2 hours of locally produced news programming weekly. News is reported at the top and bottom of each hour from 6:OO am - 7:OO pm Monday thru Friday. News is pulled from the , CNN Website, The New London Day , among other sources.

WOGN WQGN broadcasts 22.5 minutes of locally produced news programming daily. News reports are compiled using information from the AP Wire Service, The New London Day Newspaper and the CNN Website.

WXLM During the Morning Drive, WXLM broadcasts 45 minutes of news programming weekly. This programming is locally produced and pulled from The New London Daily Newspaper and the CNN Website.

Communitv Programming Cluster All of the Citadel New London stations air “Programs and Issues.” The program, which is locally produced, involves the use of recorded announcements and deals with local issues. The subject matter of these announcements is based upon quarterly ascertainments. The public service announcements that the stations broadcast are obtained from local agencies and are locally produced. These PSAs are aired mainly during the “Programs and Issues” segments.

Communitv Service Cluster Events that the stations have been involved with vary greatly. The stations have participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, Tall Ships Festival (to promote tourism development), the Kids Karnival, and various blood drives. Every week the stations air campaigns for local and charitable or non-profit organizations. The stations frequently promote events as part of their newscasts. Many times, the stations also do live broadcasts from non-profit events as well as donating prizes and promotional items. Political Propramming Cluster All Citadel New London stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates and they carry time for issue advertising.

WSUB In addition, WSUB carries long-form political programming in advance of elections and carries political debates.

News and SDecial Emerpencv Programming WSUB WSUB has interrupted regular programming to carry extended news coverage for various events. Events which have prompted such interruptions have included the Presidential Debates, Presidential Press Conferences, Pentagon Briefings, Briefings from Iraq, breaking news from Iraq, and Terrorism Alerts.

WQGN AND WXLM WQGN and WXLM have interrupted their regular programming at the beginning of the war in Iraq. The stations used live feed from CNN Radio to bring their listeners all of the latest updates. LOCALISM IN NEW ORLEANS, LA

News Programming KMEZ KMEZ airs 30 minutes of locally produced news programming 6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday. The station pulls news from the Metro News Service, Times Picayune, WWLTV.com, MSNBC, and CNN.com.

KKND KKND airs 25 segments of locally produced news programming per week, Monday - Friday during the am and pm drives. The station pulls news from the Metro News Service, USA Today, WestwoodOne.com, Fark.com, MSNBC, and CNN.com.

WCKW WCKW airs 50 minutes of locally produced news programming per week, 6-10 am Monday - Friday.

WPRF WPRF airs 10 minutes of locally produced news programming per week, 6-8 am Monday - Friday. The station pulls news from the Metro News Service.

Communitv Programming Cluster All stations in the New Orleans cluster play PSAs throughout the day. The stations obtain the PSAs from civic groups, national organizations, and locally produce some as well. KMEZ “Hometeam Huddle” airs Thursdays at 4:20 pm, and is a locally produced community affairs program. “Community Friday on Guy Black and the Breakfast Club” airs Fridays from 6-10 am, and is a locally produced community affairs program. KKND “Sig on You Side” airs Sundays at 6 am, and is a locally produced community affairs program that focuses on drinking and driving, personal safety, and health. Communitv Service KMEZ KMEZ participates in several community service programs and events. A few that it has participated in the past twelve months include: Canned Food Film Festival benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank, UNCF Walkathon, UNCF Ball on the Belle, Breast Cancer Walkathon, NOAIDS Walk, Celebration in the Oaks, and N.O. Public School events.

KKND KKND participates in several community service programs and events. A few that it has participated in the past twelve months include: Golf Challenge benefiting Special Olympics, The Last Ride to Decide benefiting the Fallen Police Officers Fund, Stuff the Semi benefiting hurricane victims in Florida, Register or Shut Up encouraging people to register to vote, and the Make A Wish Concert.

WCKW WCKW participates in several community service programs and events. A few that it has participated in the past twelve months include: Blood Center of SE Blood Drives, Susan G. Kohman Foundation, American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk, Crimestoppers Carnival, Toys for Tots Drive, and fundraisers for the Bridge House.

-WPRF WPRF participates in several community service programs and events. A few that it has participated in the past twelve months include: Canned Food Film Fest and the UNCF Walkathon.

Political Propramming KMEZ KMEZ carries advertisements for state and local candidates for public office. It does carry long form political programming in advance of elections. It also airs paid issue advertising to any qualified issues.

KKND. WCKW, AND WPRF These stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates for public office. They do not limit the races for which they carry these spots, or the number of spots they play for each candidate. The stations also air paid issue advertising. News and SDecial Emergency Programming Cluster All Citadel Stations in New Orleans have interrupted regular programming for news updates in the past year, including severe weather alerts and updates.

Local Music Initiatives Cluster All music formatted stations try to include local and small labelhnsigned artists in their rotation. The stations also put local acts as openers of large concerts that the stations produce. LOCALISM IN CITY, OK

News Propramming KATT, KYIS. KKWD, KQOB, WWLS KATT broadcasts local news twice an hour between 6-9 am.The newscast is approximately one and half minutes followed by a 30-second weather forecast. Both are followed by a 90-second sports report focusing on both national and local sports. The resources used are the Associated Press, NewsOK.com and local newspapers. The station also provides local traffic updates using the Police Dept., the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other community police departments including Edmond and Norman. The station broadcasts breaking news when it happens (local, national, traffic and weather updates).

WKY WKY broadcasts news twice an hour between 6 am and midnight. Following a national newscast from Fox News radio, WKY provides local newscast of approximately two minutes followed by a 30-second weather forecast. During 6-10 am, both are followed by a 90-second sports report focusing on both national and local sports. The resources used include the Associated Press, KWTV News 9, NewsOK.com and local newspapers. The station also provides local traffic updates using the Oklahoma City Police Dept., the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other community police departments including Edmond and Norman. The station reports breaking news when it happens (local, national, traffic and weather updates). In addition to these newscasts, WKY provides national news and a local weather forecast twice an hour 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

-KINB KINE3 broadcasts a 5 minute newscast from Bustos Radio Networks Monday - Friday 9 am - 2 pm and 7 pm - 12 am. From 6 am - Midnight. KINB provides local weather forecasts.

Communih Propramming Cluster All stations broadcast PSAs that are received from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, the Ad Council, and local civic groups. In the past, the stations have worked on campaigns for Aerospace America. PSAs are run numerous times throughout the day and night. Each station runs at least 15 PSA’s a week. KATT “Sunday Morning Magazine” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am,and focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes. The KATT blood drive has been recognized nationally numerous times. -KYIS “Sunday Review” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am, and focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes.

KKWD “Community Focus” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am, and focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes.

WWLS AM/FM “OKC Metro Today” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am, and focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes. KQOB “Community Spotlight” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am,amd focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes. WKY “Oklahoma Focus” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am, and focuses on issues and interests of the Oklahoma City metro area for 30 minutes.

-KINB “Kingfisher Today” airs every Sunday morning at 7 am, and focuses on issues and interests of the city of Kingfisher and Kingfisher County.

Communitv Service Cluster Citadel Oklahoma City personalities and staff are consistently used to plan, execute and promote programs and events that benefit the community. Many employees are involved in these events throughout the year. The stations also utilize station vehicles and equipment to put on these events. The stations broadcast from several charity events, including the United Y Pancake Breakfasfla11 Fund Drive Kickoff on Sept. 10, which included a 3.5 hour broadcast. The personalities interviewed the mayor and other officials from the United Way. On July 10,2004, the stations participated in a Mud Volleyball tournament benefiting MDA. KATT On January 10, from 10 am -3 pm, KATT partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Over 1,100 donors participated in the event. -KYIS In September, the KYIS afternoon team participated in a School Supply Sit-In at a local mall to raise supplies for needy schoolchildren. Every Thursday morning, KYIS’ morning team talks with Martha Collar of the Safe Kids Coalition. She talks about events in the area and tips for parents on keeping their kids safe for 30 minutes.

KINB KINB initiated the VOTA! - Voter Registration Campaign from August 17 - October 7. KINB promoted the event on the air and urged the Hispanic community to exercise their right to vote by registering to vote wherever KINB was live. KINB is also a member of The Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce, and serves as a business resource, forum, and advocate for Hispanic business issues and a united voice for the Hispanic community.

Political Programming All stations run political advertisements, however they do not run local or state election spots on the stations that carry a music format. Those spots only run on the talk-formatted stations. The stations do not limit the number of spots or times. WKY carries long-form coverage of local and national elections. WKY also has sponsored and produced a mayoral debate. WKY also has candidates on throughout the election period. The station makes sure to give each candidate a chance to speak to Oklahoma voters.

News and SDecial Emergencv Programming The stations have interrupted regular programming numerous times to inform Central Oklahoma residents of severe weather, including tornadoes, heavy hail, severe flooding and lightning. With their partners at KWTV News 9, the stations have provided storm tracking, storm safety information, power outage information and traffic reports. In the aftermath of heavy storms, they provide information to the public on how they can help other residents affected by natural disasters.

Local Music Initiatives The KATT’s Local Talent Show has been on the air for 12 years. For one hour, local bands and artists are in the spotlight. Many of these artists have not been signed by record labels. The KATT’s “Launchpad” program plays numerous artists and bands from small and independent labels. In the past, KATT, KYIS, KKWD and KQOB have promoted local bands at various venues throughout the metro. With an advertiser, the stations recently hosted a “Battle of the Bands.” The winning band received endorsements from a client, including a $25,000 recording contract. In recent events, the stations have helped secure opening spots for local bands. KKWD has featured local artists in regular rotation. LOCALISM IN PORTLAND, ME

News Proeramming WHOM WHOM airs 120 minutes of locally produced news per week, from 5-9 am Monday - Friday. The staff reporter pulls news from MetroNews and local and regional websites.

WJBO WJBQ airs 52 minutes of locally produced news per week, from 5-9 am Monday - Friday. The staff reporter pulls news from MetroNews and local and regional websites.

WCLZ WCLZ airs 60 minutes of locally produced news per week, from 5-9 am Monday - Friday. The staff reporter pulls news from MetroNews and local and regional websites.

WCYY, WCYI, AND WBLM WCYY, WCYI, AND WBLM air 70 minutes of locally produced news per week, from 5- 9 am Monday - Friday. The staff reporter pulls news from MetroNews and local and regional websites.

Community Propramming Cluster All Citadel Portland stations air “Perspectives” on Sunday mornings. “Perspectives” is a locally produced show about local public affairs and issues. All stations also broadcast PSAs that are obtained from civic groups, national organizations, and are locally produced. The Citadel Portland stations have developed PSA campaigns for the following: Salvation Army, Marine Cancer Foundation, Portland Downtown District, St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center of Portland, Lewistown- Auburn Arts. The stations air PSA’s throughout the day on a daily basis.

Community Service Cluster All Citadel Portland stations participate in several community service events. Events that all stations have participated in include: “Alive at Five” concert series and American Red Cross Blood Drives, and collecting contributions for Share and United Way. WHOM WHOM participates in several community service events, they include: MS Walk, Jingle Bell Run, Maine Handicapped Skiing Family Day, and “Passport to your Future”.

WJBO WJBQ participates in several community service events, they include: March of Dimes “Walk America”, “Cupcakes for a Cure” benefiting the Maine Cancer Foundation, and the Back Bay 5K Run benefiting the YMCA.

WCLZ WCLZ participates in several community service events, they include: “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”, “The Source Guitar and Art Festival” benefiting the Lewiston- Auburn Arts, and Maine Street Celebrates.

WCYY AND WCYL WCYY and WCYL participate in several community service events, they include: Maine College of Art Blood Drive and Art Show and “Light the Night Walk” benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association.

WBLM WBLM participates in several community service events, they include: the American Cancer Society’s “Walk for a Cure”, “Light the Night Walk” benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, Maine Marathon benefiting the Boys and Girls Club, and the “Out for Blood Tour” benefiting the American Red Cross Main Chapter.

Political Programming Cluster All Citadel Portland stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates for public office, and they do not limit the number of spots or times for which they will carry these advertisements. The stations provide free time to candidates for their use as they deem appropriate, and also carry issue advertising.

News and Saecial Emervency Programming Cluster All Citadel Portland stations have interrupted regular programming to carry extended news coverage in the past two years. They have done so for Iraq War coverage and for severe thunderstorms and tornado coverage. In response to these disaster events, the stations developed summer blood drives to try to alleviate the extreme demand for blood.

Local Music Initiatives WHOM WHOM airs music from local and unsigned artists in its regular rotation, and airs about 30 minutes of this music per week.

WJBO WJBQ airs music from local and unsigned artists in its regular rotation, and airs about 10 minutes of this music per week. The station also holds an event called “Maine Idol Showcase” which is a talent showcase held at a local venue.

WCLZ

WCLZ airs music from local and unsigned artists in a specialty show that airs 4 hours of this music per week. The station also puts together and releases CDs annually featuring local artists called “Greetings from Area Code 207”. This CD raises money for St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center in Portland.

WCYY AND WCYI WCYY and WCYI air music from local and unsigned artists in a specialty show called “Spinout”. The show airs 3 hours of this music per week, and also interviews the bands to help them gain an audience.

WBLM WBLM airs music from local and unsigned artists in its regular rotation, and airs about 10 minutes of this music per week LOCALISM IN PORTSMOUTH, NH

News Programming WOKQ-FM AND WPKQ-FM WOKQ-FM broadcasts 97 6-minute locally produced newscasts weekly. The news programs are aired during the AM & PM Drive and at noon. News is pulled from a variety of sources including AP Wire, CNN Radio Network, Metro Traffic Network, and Local News Partnership with WMUR-TVManchester.

WSH K-FMWSAK-FM WSHK-FMIWSAK-FM airs 3.5 hours of locally produced news programming Monday thru Friday from 5:OO am - 9:OO am. News is pulled from a variety of sources including AP Wire, CNN Radio Network, Metro Traffic Network, and Local News Partnership with WMUR-TVManchester.

Communitv Programming Cluster One to two times per week the “Morning Waking Crew” conducts on-air interviews with local non-profit group initiatives. The “Morning Waking Crew” and News Department have won many local awards and citations from local public service organizations. The stations have also received thank you letters, acknowledgements in group newsletters and awards from various public service organizations. All of the Citadel Portsmouth stations broadcast public service announcements. These PSAs come from local civic groups and local chapters of national organizations. The stations have developed PSA campaigns for a variety of issues including the NH Food Bank, Cocheco Valley Humane Society, Walking Dog Foundation and the Seacoast Science Center. They are involved in the creation, production and distribution of recorded PSAs for various non-profitlpublic service groups.

Communitv Service Cluster The stations have also participated in a wide variety of community service activities and events. These events include the Snow Festival Fundraiser, the Pie Auction for the 4H Clubs of Strafford County, the 20thAnniversary Harvest for the NH Food Bank, the Seacoast Science Center Grand Opening, Dover Night Out Against Crime, as well as numerous others. WOKQ-FM and WPKQ-FM have been involved in the Care for Our Troops benefit, which was a fundraiser to benefit the NH Air National Guard. These stations also participated in the Wish Upon a StarISalvation Army holiday gift program for needy children. All of the Citadel Portsmouth stations “give back” to their local community in a variety of ways. The stations have been involved with the Portsmouth Market Square Day downtown street festival, the Portsmouth Prescott Park Arts Festival fundraisers, and the Dover Apple Harvest Day Pie Baking contest, to name a few. The stations have also given tours of their studios to school groups and scouting groups.

Political Programming Cluster All Citadel Portsmouth stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates. They do not limit races and allow each candidate one spot per hour.

News and Special EmerPency Programming WOKO-FM AND WPKO-FM WOKQ-FM and WPKQ-FM have interrupted regular programming on numerous occasions in the last two years to carry extended news. Since February 2002, 15 extended storm coverage broadcasts have been made which talk about weather emergencies. On February 1,2003, there was special extended programming due to the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster. The stations have also participated in program campaigns in response to events such as a Homeland Helper Program for local military families and Letter from Home Troop Support Program.

WSHK-FMWSAK-FM WSHK-FM/WSAK-FM has interrupted regular scheduled programming to carry extended news with regards to school and business closings, weather emergency coverage and war events. The stations have also participated in program campaigns in response to events such as a Homeland Helper Program for local military families and Letter from Home Troop Support Program.

Local Music Initiatives Cluster Each of the stations airs the music of local unsigned or small label artists at least once per month. WOKO-FM and WPKQ-FM have a strong partnership with ’s non-profit Association and sponsor and promote several fundraiserdawards events in support of local music festivals. WSHK-FM and WSAK- FM participate in the Shark in the Park Concert Series, which features local bands. There are 6 weekly concerts throughout July and August. LOCALISM IN PRESOUE ISLE, ME

News Promamming WBPW WBPW broadcasts 90 minutes of locally produced news programming weekly between the hours of 6 am - 9 am. Programming is pulled from wire services, newspapers and websites.

WOZI WOZI broadcasts 650 minutes of new programming throughout the week. These programs are aired at various times throughout the day. Programming is both locally (56 minutes per week) and nationally (594 minutes per week) produced and pulled from wire services, newspapers, and websites.

WQHR WQHR airs 90 minutes of news programming per week. The programs run between the hours of 6 am - 9 am. Programming is locally produced and pulled from wire services, newspapers and websites.

Community Programming Cluster “Info Track” is an issues/magazine style program which airs Sunday mornings at 6 am and focuses on current issues. Segments are produced both locally and nationally. All three Citadel Presque Isle stations also broadcast Public Service Announcements which are provided by local civic groups and national organizations. PSAs are aired 7 days a week at various times throughout the day. The PSAs deal with a variety of issues such as domestic violence, education, cancer, and children.

Community Service All Citadel Presque Isle stations help out local schools and pageants. They find and edit music to be used at various school events and local pageants.

Political Promamming Cluster All Citadel Presque Isle stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates. They do not limit races, however they do limit the number of spots during which these advertisements will be broadcast. The stations do not carry long-form political programming in advance of elections and do not sponsor any political debates. The stations only carry paid advertising.

News and Suecial EmerPencv Programming Cluster In the past two years, each of the Citadel Presque Isle stations has interrupted regular programming to carry extended news coverage. In March 2003, the stations discussed the closing of all roads due to the blizzard. WQHR also intempted programming in August 2003 to broadcast traffic problems and emergency issues due to the Phish Concert. LOCALISM IN PROVIDENCE, RI

News Programming WWLI WWLI broadcasts 172 minutes of locally produced news per week from 5:30-9 am Monday - Friday. The five staff reporters rely on Metro News Source to pull the news from. WWKX WWKX broadcasts 50 minutes of locally produced news per week from 6-9 am Monday - Friday. WPRO-FM WPRO-FM broadcasts 30 minutes of locally produced news per week from 6-9 am Monday - Friday. WPRO-AM WPRO-AM broadcasts 40 hours of news per week, 35 hours of which are locally produced and airs daily. The five staff reporters rely on Metro News Source, Associated Press, ABC Radio Network, WJAR-TV, and the Providence Journal to pull the news from. WSKO WSKO broadcasts 18 hours of news per week, 12 hours of which are locally produced and airs daily. The five staff reporters rely on Metro News Source, Associated Press, ABC Radio Network, WJAR-TV, the Boston Globe, Daily News, Boston Herald, .com, redsox.com, yankees.com, and the Providence Journal to pull the news

Communitv Programming WWLI, WPRO-AM, AND WPRO-FM “Amazing Women,” a locally produced show, addresses female health and rights issues and airs on Sundays. WWKX “Contact,” a locally produced show, is a public service show that discusses community events and airs on Saturdays.

Community Service WWLI WWLI has participated in several community service events in the past year, including: Lite Rock Blood Drives, Earth Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Tomorrow Fund Walk benefiting Children with Cancer, South County Run, American Heart Walk, “Hats off to Women”, American Cancer Society “Relay for Life”, “Books are Wings” literacy program, Air National Guard Airshow, Blue CrossBlue Shield “Healthy Walks”, Bay Day, Mini Gold Tournament Fundraiser, CVS 5K, Cerrone Marathon, “Light the Night Walk”, “Tickled Pink” breast cancer comedy event, Jack 0 Lantern Spec-oct, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Foodbank Radiothon, and “Warm Hands Warm Hearts”. WWKX WWKX has participated in several community service events in the past year, including: an Anti-Violence Rally, “Governor’s Bad Day”, Blood Center appearances, Armed Services Day on Block Island, ActiVote events encouraging the youth to vote, WORD events encouraging the youth not to use tobacco, “Toy Gun Bash” encouraging anti-violence, and the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health and Retardation’s “Prom Promise” encouraging the youth to not drink and drive.

WPRO-AM and WPRO-FM WPRO-AM and WPRO-FM have participated in several community service events in the past year, including: blood drives throughout the year, Earth Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health and Retardation’s “Prom Promise” encouraging the youth to not drink and drive, “Walk of Hope”, Make-a-Wish Foundation Annual Kids Walk, and the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence cell phone event.

WSKO-AM AND WSKO-FM WSKO-AM and WSKO-FM have participated in several community service events in the past year, including: Make-a-Wish Foundation, MDA Telethon fundraiser, ALS FoundatiodCurt Shilling, PawSox Clinics for youth, Rhode Island Blood Drive, and the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence cell phone event.

Political Programming WWKX, WWLI, WPRO-FM, AND WSKO These stations carry advertisements for state and local candidates for public office, and they do not limit races or the number of spots and times for which they will carry these advertisements. The stations also carry paid issue advertising.

WPRO-AM WPRO-AM carries advertisements for state and local candidates for public office, and it does not limit races for which they will carry these advertisements. It also carries long- form political programming and political debates. The station also carries paid issue advertising. News and Special EmerPencv Proeramming Cluster All Citadel Providence stations have interrupted regular programming to carry extended news coverage in the past two years. They have done so for news coverage of a station nightclub fire and the Pawtucket Mill Fire, the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, Iraq War coverage, Amber Alerts, and for coverage of severe weather. In response to these disaster events, the stations developed a relief fund for the station nightclub fire victims, a “Support our Troops” rally for the Rhode Island National Guard, and blood drives.

Local Music Initiatives WWKX WWKX airs local and unsigned artist’s music on a specialty show. The station also held a local DJ contest where the winner received a chance to be a DJ on the station. WWKX has also given local dance troops the opportunity to perform at station concert events.

WPRO-FM WPRO-FM airs local and unsigned artist’s music on a specialty show as well as mixed in the station’s regular rotation. LOCALISM IN SAGINAW, MI

News Programming WKQZ WKQZ broadcasts 6 90 second reports of locally produced news per week that airs Monday - Friday from 6-9 am. The staff reporter obtains information from the Associated Press, Saginaw News, Bay City Times, Midland Daily News, the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press, and internet resources.

WIOG WIOG broadcasts 6,90 second reports of locally produced news per week that airs Monday - Friday from 6-9 am. The staff reporter obtains information from the Associated Press, Saginaw News, Bay City Times, Midland Daily News, the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press, and internet resources.

WYLZ WYLZ broadcasts 4,60 second reports of locally produced news per week that airs Monday - Friday from 6-10 am. The staff reporter obtains information from the Associated Press, Saginaw News, Bay City Times, Midland Daily News, the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press, and internet resources.

WILZ WILZ broadcasts 4,60 second reports of locally produced news per week that airs Monday - Friday from 6-10 am. The staff reporter obtains information from the Associated Press, Saginaw News, Bay City Times, Midland Daily News, the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press, and internet resources.

WHNN WHNN broadcasts 7,90 second reports of locally produced news per week that airs Monday - Friday from 6-9 am. The staff reporter obtains information from the Associated Press, Saginaw News, Bay City Times, Midland Daily News, the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press, and internet resources.

Community Programming All Citadel stations in Saginaw broadcast “Issues and Answers” on Sundays at 5 am. The program is locally produced and focuses on local news, health, financial issues, local politics, local charities, and listener feedback.