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"Life is a journey that's measured not in or miles or years, but in in experiences" - Jimmy Buffet

 

We at O-N Radio would like to extend our sincerest congratulations and "see you later" to our friend Joe Callahan. If you haven't yet heard, Friday October 23rd will be Joe's last day with O-N Radio as a full-timer. 

 

Over the past eight years Joe has worked as the station's customer delivery specialist, selling advertising to local businesses, in addition to being an on-air moderator for Coffee An', hosting the Tiki Bar, and hosting our afternoon request oldies show. 

 

Joe is a long time friend to ON Radio and although he has to leave us for now, we are so excited for what is in store for him and thankful for all he has done for us. 

 

President Trump wants the original Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay re-opened to house illegal immigrants. Trump was in Florida Tuesday, touring the new detention facility for illegal immigrants in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." The President later posted, "We're going to look into renovating and rebuilding the famous ALCATRAZ Prison sitting high on the Bay, surrounded by sharks."        GOP House lawmakers want to have the "big, beautiful bill" on President Trump's desk by Friday. The Senate narrowly passed the massive spending package Tuesday morning. Asked by a reporter if they have the votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson said they have more work to do, but it's going to get done.        The U.S. Agency for International Development is no more. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement Tuesday in the culmination of the Trump administration's monthslong effort to dismantle the agency. USAID was targeted by DOGE with the aim of curbing "waste, fraud and abuse" in the federal government.        The jury will continue deliberations today in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial. The jury yesterday told the judge they have a verdict on four of the five charges. They say they cannot reach a verdict on the racketeering charge. The judge has instructed them to try to decide on that remaining charge.        Millions are threatened by possible flooding across the Mid-Atlantic region. Heavy rains have led to flooding in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There's also been a report of a tornado touching down in Delaware.        Voting in this year's best looking highway patrol cruiser contest is underway. The annual competition is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers. A link to vote is posted on the AAST webpage at state-troopers-dot-org.       

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