WATH


WATH is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Athens, Ohio, United States. The station is currently owned by WATH, Inc. and features programming from CBS Radio, Fox Sports Radio and Westwood One.

History

970 WATH first hit the airwaves in Athens, Ohio on October 25, 1950.

Current Programming

Party Line: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Party Line is Ohio’s longest continuously airing talk show having started in 1974.  The Squire of the Hocking Valley, Woody Simpson was its first host but the show originally was called Up On Mockingbird Hill which began as a gardening tips program.  But it wasn’t too long before its focus expanded to other topics and with that became The Party Line.  Ted Jacobson was the shows next host.  It was in 1980 that Dave Palmer began hosting the show and he remains so today.  The Party Line now enjoys the monthly appearances by Ohio University’s President, Athens’ Mayor, County Commissioners, dignitaries, celebrities  and experts in a variety of timely topics.

Sentimental Journey: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sentimental songs. Hosted by Scott Dailey

Classic Caravan: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Classic Rock and Classic Retro show. Hosted by Skye Hope.

The SportsFan: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Covers local, regional and national sports topics of the day. Hosted by Troy Bolin and Connor Mills.

The Jim Bohannon Show: 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Sunday Morning Memories: 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Notable On-Air Talent

Current

Fred Palmer - (National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Thom Brennaman