WSTB (88.9 FM) is a non-commercial educational

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licensed to Streetsboro, Ohio, carrying an

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format known as "88.9 The AlterNation". Owned by the Streetsboro City School District, the station serves the

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. WSTB's studios are located at Streetsboro High School in Streetsboro, while the station transmitter is in nearby

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on the campus of

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. In addition to a standard

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, WSTB is available online.

History

WSTB first began broadcasting in March 1972 at 91.5 FM. On July 11, 1995, the station began broadcasting at 88.9 FM.

Current programming

WSTB airs

music throughout most of the week. The sole exception is Sunday, when the station airs a day-long block of

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music; the station itself is effectively re-branded "The Sunday Oldies Jukebox".

References

External links

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The Sunday Oldies Jukebox
{{Modern Rock Radio Stations in Ohio

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