Gibby Hoffman, WKBI sports.

John Salter and Johnny Knorr Thanks to George and Gloria Bauer for sharing these pictures!

WKBI-AM 1400 signed on for the very first time in July, 1950. We have been receiving calls and letters from former employees and listeners for several weeks.

Above, Mark Portzer, a former St. Marys resident, who stopped in to chat about his affection for WKBI with John Salter. Mark, a radio veteran in Virginia, was a huge fan of WKBI back in the days that Johnny Knorr was managing the station and also on the air. Mark recalled "Andy Volvo", a popular night DJ on WKBI back in the 60s and 70s.

Mark had an interest in a career in radio, and unfortunately, since there were no openings at WKBI at the time, Mark moved to Virginia, where he had a long career with several stations, including, 1240 WROV, K-92 and WFIR.

Thanks Mark for stopping in and sharing the memories. If you have memories to share, please send us an e-mail. b94@ncentral.net.

Do You Remember WKBI Then?

Above, Chuck Schlimm, Len Nolan, Cary Simpson, Jim Herzing and Bill Carino.

Welcome Giant Eagle!

Above, Edna Maddalena and Kim Bush from WKBI broadcast live from the new Giant Eagle store at the St. Marys Plaza.

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