Retro radio: AM 1600 celebrates 60 years of on-air fun

Former D.J. Mike Engler, who left Ripon 43 years ago, snaps a photo of Paul “Vegas” Veleke, who sits back in the old throne as if it were 1967 instead of 50 years later.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:03 AM

Whether you know it as “AM 1600,” “WRPN” or “WCWC,” Ripon’s radio station proved last week it has many faithful listeners as it celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Retro radio: AM 1600 celebrates 60 years of on-air fun

Whether you know it as “AM 1600,” “WRPN” or “WCWC,” Ripon’s radio station proved last week it has many faithful listeners as it celebrated its 60th anniversary.
KFC/Taco Bell getting massive makeover

By Saturday, a major renovation of KFC/Taco Bell in Ripon should be complete.
New laser means dentistry without anesthesia at Hillside

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Internet blamed as Old National plans to close branch

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Downtown ‘Treasures’ will disappear with retirement

If all goes as planned, Treasures will close by the end of the month after 14 years in business.
PolyOne plant sold

Ripon’s plastic thermoforming company has a new owner once more.
Baker honored by Wisconsin Grocers Association

Candie Baker, president of Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon, received the Excellence in Operations Award Tuesday from the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA).
Celebrating 40 years of smiling faces and silly stories

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Crown Bliss Massage & Wellness opens downtown

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New home, same service as Imagineers moves a door down

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USDA: Jahnkes’ Silver Creek Apts. are golden

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Fountain View, who made your garden grow?

Just in time for summer, Ripon Rotary and students at Ripon High School collaborated to provide residents of Fountain View Care Center with a treat: a garden table.