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We begin this month’s observations with a term that was unfamiliar to me. Maybe it has just slipped my mind as it only takes place every 18.6 years, but the event is known as ‘lunistice’ (also called a ‘lunar standstill’). Lunistice is kind of like a ‘solstice’ only it involves the Moon and not the […]
When the St. Lawrence Seaway was constructed in the 1950s, it opened a whole new era of commerce stretching from the Atlantic coast all the way to Duluth, Minnesota. It also rolled out the red carpet for a host of invasive species. Some (like the sea lamprey) were already here by then while others […]
From the Vaults: First Heard In August of 2025, I was reading an interesting article by ‘Metal’ Tim Henderson. He was interviewing Dave Meniketti from the band Y&T when the subject of Ozzy Osbourne’s last performance with Black Sabbath came up. Meniketti told Henderson he missed the big show in Birmingham on July 5, […]
One of my favorite Steve Earl songs is Copperhead Road. If I had an ounce of song writing ability in me, I would put the Earl touch on a tune called Papin Road, but I don’t. Everytime I drive down that stretch of gravel road, Earl’s song pops into my head. That name no […]
In the late spring of 2025, we ordered the last pieces of our puzzle. The ‘puzzle’ was our four year quest to obtain a new frequency (91.5 FM) for WOAS-FM and the equipment we would need to go forward. Losing the old frequency had been quite a shocking surprise back in 2021. In the […]
“Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep,” was written by Tim Harden and it became one of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap’s many hits. Technically, it was the B-side of Woman Woman, but it was still a great song and ended up on their Greatest Hits LP. The title is also a line I […]
In the summer of 2025, we said ‘good bye’ to a Monarch. No, not the royal kind. I am talking about our trusty Monarch wood burning furnace. They discontinued making these amazing units some time ago, but we were blessed to have had such a reliable workhorse of a heating unit for 46 winters. Perhaps […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers enjoyed the ride of a lifetime. There are only so many rock ‘n’ roll bands that can ascend into the rarified air of stardom as they did over their 41 year run. It all came to a screeching halt when Petty died in 2017 thus ending the long term partnership […]
By mid-August, we will be halfway between the Summer Solstice and Autumnal Equinox. The hours of the day will be decreasing toward the 12 hours of daylight / 12 hours of darkness that marks the Equinox (translated as ‘Equal Night’). On the plus side, the land and water of the northern hemisphere have now absorbed […]
WOAS FM 91.5 TOWER FUND CAMPAIGN Our broadcast tower was damaged by ice. The age of the structure dictates it must be replaced. We are formulating a replacement plan but need to get a jump start on funding it ASAP. Please send your tax deductible donations to: WOAS-FM 91.5 Tower Fund ? Ontonagon Area Schools […]