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June 22, 2026 makes 30 years in radio broadcasting for Josh Strickland. His first job was the weekend overnight shift at 1470 WFNT in Flint Michigan. His three decade career has taken him to all corners of the mitten state, as well as to Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, North Carolina and Georgia.

Josh Strickland is the Operations Manager for 99.3 WATZ and 105.7 The Bird (WZTK). WATZ was the first commercial radio station in Alpena Michigan. The station signed on in 1946 and celebrates serving Northeast Michigan for 80 years. The station remains owned by the same family that signed it on all those years ago.

Shiawassee Radio celebrated 5 years serving Shiawassee County, playing 80s + Oldies, on April 21, 2026. Josh Strickland owns and operates Shiawassee Radio and UP - THE STREAM.

UP - THE STREAM launched on January 25, 2026, playing Today's Christian Music. Josh Strickland owns and operates Shiawassee Radio and UP - THE STREAM.

In 2012, Josh Strickland launched DurandNow.com. Since that time, Durand Now LLC has grown into a network of local news websites, streaming radio stations, podcasts and a direct-to-inbox newspaper, reaching thousands of people throughout Shiawassee County and beyond, each week.

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WATZ Celebrates 80 Years