THE FOLLOWING IS A NEUHOFF COMMUNICATIONS RELEASE
“The Community Connection” returns at 7:30am
Danville Il – “The Community Connection” a daily thirty-minute talk show will begin airing on 1490 WDAN AM, Monday, May 16th at 7:30am. The program will be hosted by Laura Williams, who has also produced the DACC Radio Show for many years on the Danville radio station.
“The Community Connection” will air in the same timeslot as the former program; “Newsmakers” which was hosted by Linda Bolton for 12-years. Linda passed away last month, as her program was unique to her own passions and background, the station felt it was appropriate to shift toward a slightly differentfocus.
“As a radio journalist, Linda did such a tremendous job of focusing on the individuals creating the news and leading our communities” stated Neuhoff Media-Danville GM, Mike Shamus. “Laura’s program will focus more broadly on the people, programs and organizations impacting Vermilion County in unique ways” added Shamus. “We will never replace Linda, but to honor her with our commitment of service, will continue a legacy established over 80-years ago for WDAN listeners.
“The Community Connection” has history of its own on Danville radio. WDAN featured a program of the same name when the late Coach Frank Luzenske produced a morning talk on WDAN in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. “Coach loved talking to kids, adults and sharing their stories”, commented Laura Williams. “When asked about hosting a daily program on the radio, I felt it was the perfect name for what we will do too,” added Williams.
The Community Connection and Newsmakers will have their program archives available via podcast on Vermilion County First.com The Newsmakers podcast has been among the most downloaded audio programs across all Neuhoff Media’s digital features companywide.
