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History

The station was originally owned by Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries, Inc., and was branded "Faith Ministry Radio".Station Sales Week Of 1/15
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. In 2020, WJDD was sold to

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for $100,000, which surrendered the license. Effective March 5, 2021, WJEE was sold to Soaring Eagle Promotions, Inc. dba Shine FM, for $50,000. On December 17, 2021, the station was rebranded as "Rise FM".

References

External links

Rise FM Ohio's website
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