Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive Kicks Off
The 5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially begun, bringing together high school football programs across Central Illinois in a spirited competition to support the Centra...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 16, 2024

Eating Around the 217 Wins an IBA Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) presented the Silver Dome Awards, recognizing the best in broadcasting, Tuesday, October 8th. The ceremony was held at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 11, 2024

Sports Radio Play-by-Play Team Wins Third Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) celebrated broadcasting excellence at their annual Silver Dome Awards on Tuesday, October 8th. The event took place at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 11, 2024

Kevin O'Dea Honored with Prestigious Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award
On Tuesday, October 8th, Kevin O'Dea was celebrated as the recipient of the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year award. The ceremony took place at Illinois State University's Bone St...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 10, 2024 Kevin O'Dea receives the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award.

Tom Woodward Discusses Recent Illinois Radio Acquisitions on AM Springfield
AM Springfield's Sam Madonia had an opportunity speak with CEO and President of Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI), Tom Woodward, on Thursday morning's show. Tom revealed some of Woodward's long hist...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 03, 2024

Woodward Communications, Inc. Finalizes Purchase of Neuhoff Media Stations
Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) has officially completed the acquisition of Neuhoff Media Springfield, LLC and Neuhoff Media Bloomington, LLC. This purchase includes seven radio stations: WBBE-FM,...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 01, 2024

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Heaterz is the People's Choice Golden Abe Winner
The 2024 Illinois State Fair has once again brought together an array of culinary creations, and the people have spoken! This year's Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest saw fierce competition, bu...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 15, 2024

Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Returns for 2024
The much-anticipated Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival) is back for its 14th year, and Neuhoff Media is proud to be the media sponsor of this beloved event. Mark your calendars for Sa...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 14, 2024 Photo Credit: SOB Festival

Voting is Open Now for Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
Springfield, IL - The rides, the concerts, the animals, the food. Yes, some might say the food is the very best part of the Illinois State Fair. But where can you find the best food on the fairgrounds...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2024 Photo Credit: Illinois State Fair

Chatham Ice Cream Shop Wins Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
The Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest is a hotly contested race every year at the Illinois State Fair. This year, it was a Chatham ice cream shop - Scoop Du Jour - that captured the big win. Th...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2024