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The newest member of the LECOM Radio team is probably the most recognizable!

For over 40 years, Lou Baxter has been a familiar face on Erie television. Before his semi-retirement in 2021, Lou was News Director of JET 24 and FOX 66. Prior to that he worked as a TV anchor and reporter. These days, he works on special projects for the local ABC and FOX affiliates.

His broadcasting career, however, began in radio! Nearly 50 years ago Lou launched his career working at Erie’s WWYN radio when he was a 17-year-old senior at Erie’s Academy High School. He then moved on to stints at WQLN-FM and WRIE, working as both a radio reporter and disc jockey. His dream to make broadcasting a career came in the 1960’s, after peering into the studio window at WJET Radio and seeing the one and only "Johnny Holiday" at work. What a thrill it’s been working with Johnny in both his TV career, and now at WMCE LECOM Radio.

The veteran broadcast journalist, a graduate of Edinboro State College, has enjoyed reporting stories from the White House and Capitol Hill; interviewing presidents, governors, celebrities and local officials. He also reported from Hawaii on the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, on the 1985 Albion tornado, 911, and the infamous Erie Pizza Bomber murder case.

But his first love is playing the soundtrack of your life! The music of his era and yours, classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Feel free to reach out to him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lou.baxter.3

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Johnny Holiday began his radio career in 1962 as a college student at Gannon University. Johnny worked at WLEU which later changed to WWGO. Johnny Holiday, one day broadcasting ‘From the edge of the ledge’ at the Commerce Building, high above State Street had the audience in suspense. In September of 1964 he moved to WJET radio. A few years later in 1970, after being in radio as a DJ, Johnny moved to radio sales and served as WJET-TV sales manager. Retired in 2008. He returned to radio at WMCE in 2013 and now serves as the mid-day personality on LECOMRADIO 88.5

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Hey, I’m Commander Bill—your afternoon drive guy on Lecom Radio from 2 to 7PM. I keep things moving with music, laughs, and whatever weird facts I can dig up before the next song. When I’m not on air, I’m probably geeking out over classic tunes, hunting down trivia no one asked for, or just trying to make someone’s day a little brighter. Tune in, hang out, and let’s make the drive home a lot more fun.

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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1949. Lived most of my childhood on the beaches of Presque Isle and ‘spinning the hits’ at radio stations including the one I built in my basement. The broadcast range was only a few blocks but I kept the neighbors entertained. I had my first paying radio job at WJET.

In 1967 I joined the Navy to be a photographer in 1967 only to find myself as a Seabee going to Vietnam. After serving in Quang Tri and Dong Ha with CBMU 301 and building an Armed Forces Radio station in Quang Tri, I was transferred to Alaska. I spent three years in the frozen tundra of Adak Island at AFRTS as a disc jockey, program director, TV newscaster and movie host.

After discharge from the Navy I returned to Erie to work on radio and attended Mercyhurst College. I left college to take a full-time position at a 5,000-watt radio station as the wild-and-wacky morning announcer. I lived three years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan near Mackinac Island. Moved back to Pennsylvania and spent 13 years as a morning man in Franklin, PA.

Moved to Pittsburgh in 1989 and I was a freelance Videographer, TV producer. I returned to finish my Bachelors degree in Communications at Duquesne in 1995. I worked at WDUQ as a part-time host for jazz, I completed my MS in Multimedia Technology at Duquesne. In February 2009 I completed my Ph.D. in Rhetoric with a dissertation on how Vietnam veterans are using technology to take private memory and make it public.

I was an Assistant Professor for the Journalism Multimedia Technology Department at Duquesne University and taught courses including Introduction to Multimedia Technology, Cross-Platform Authoring, Digital Imaging, Multimedia Production, Digital Videography, Photojournalism, Visual Communications, Digital Cinematography, Photojournalism, 3-D Modeling and Animation and Computer Graphic Design. I retired from Duquesne in 2016.

I have won 12 Telly Awards, one for a program called “Pennsylvania Adventures”, “A Journey of Faith” a documentary on the town and people of Medjugorje, a documentary on the visit of the Pope John Paul to the United States. I also was awarded Tellys for documentaries on John Gibson of the Negro baseball league, “We are All Immigrants”, “The Seabees Return to Vietnam”, also awarded a Pixie Award for animation.

I continue enjoying photography and my radio roots playing the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s

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Nat comes from a large musical family. She got her first transistor radio at the age of six and was “hooked.” Her Daddy bought her first real six string, a Fender Mustang, at the age of 11, and she was “hooked.” Next up, the theatre, and she was “hooked.” The theatre major got her first radio gig and she was “hooked.” She got her first derby and was “hooked.” It’s all about the music with Nat the Hat. It’s all about entertaining. It’s all about sharing her God given talents and working with the GREATEST legends of all time, on the GREATEST hits of all time!

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The youngest of 4 children, Terri was born and raised on the shores of Lake Erie in Erie, PA. She spent many of her formative years babysitting for the venerable Captain Dan’s family. It was while doing the morning announcements over the loud speaker in high school that Terri first got hooked on broadcasting. After college, Terri was reunited with Captain Dan as they woke up listeners on The Breakfast Club for 13 years.

A career change was in store as Terri went into the classroom, teaching elementary English Language Learners whose families relocated to Erie from all over the globe. Terri and her husband Joe relocated themselves five years ago, giving up the shoveling for the sun and sand of Florida. She is now LOVING teaching 3rd graders, kayaking, watching for her favorite manatees, and spending weekends with listeners.

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Jewel Leigh graduated from Purdue University and has worked in public relations for 25 years, most recently in the tourism industry. She is also a freelance spokesperson and voiceover artist. Her radio career started in 2010 when, as special events manager for the local Chamber of Commerce, she met Captain Dan Geary while promoting chamber events on WMCE. The rest, as they say, is history. After seven years as the midday cruise director on WMCE, she had a two-year hiatus but now is back on weekends!

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As a lifelong Erie native, my heart and soul have always been about the music. Whether it has been the thousands of live Mobile DJ events I’ve conducted over decades, or traveling up and down the local radio dial throughout the 1980s, mixing great sounds, good times and community involvement has been the soundtrack of my life.

When I’m not in the studio on air, or creating great vibes at weddings, retirements, business
celebrations, or hallmark events in and around Erie, you’ll find me soaking up the beauty of Presque Isle State Park on a daily run, or lending a hand to local fundraisers—especially those which benefit non-profits, veterans organizations, kids and animals. My rescue pup Cassie is often by my side when we enjoy some of the great outdoor activities northwestern Pennsylvania has to offer year-round like camping, hiking, skiing, and kayaking.

Providing great music and light-hearted entertainment has been the driving force of my professional career. What could possibly be better than greeting every new day with a great tune in your back pocket and a smile in your voice?

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Aaron has been on the air for over 30 years in some capacity. He’s done mornings and afternoons in
numerous markets, as well as holding down the top production job in others. He’s been heard as a
commercial or “station voice” in cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
Internationally in Canada and South America as well. Chances are, you’re heard him in the last couple of
decades, but fortunately haven’t seen him. He currently handles overnights and station imaging
production for LECOM Radio. He says, “It’s the dream gig. Seriously.”

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Join Bob and Alice every Sunday morning from 9 am until Noon (EST) on
WMCE 88.5 FM Erie or live internet stream at www.LECOMradio.com .
Enjoy your favorite polkas, waltzes and obereks, featuring blasts from the
past to the latest releases.
For requests & dedications, our request line is open between 9:15 am until
11:30 (EST) at 814-580-9151 or email us: polkacelebration885@gmail.com
Submit all Public service announcements (must be in writing) to either our
email address or snail mail to 4175 Stanton Street, Erie, PA 16510
The Polka Celebration Show Facebook page is a gathering of Polka music
fans, connecting with each other as well as the latest news of what’s
happening.
The Polka Celebration Show hit the Erie radio airwaves in 1989. And
special “thanks” to our sponsors for their help in keeping polka music alive
and well here in Erie and on the web.

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Back in the 50’s, when I was a kid, my dad won’t allow rock and roll to be played in the house. My older brother
had a radio hidden in his room and once in a while I was able to listen in. That’s how it all began. A few years later,
with the help of a small transistor radio, I listened not only to the music but to the announcers on my favorite station.
I love the music of the 60’s and 70’s and I thought the on air personalities made listening to the radio fun and
exciting. It was something I wanted to be a part of.
I got my first paying job in radio in 1973. I worked at a station in a small, southern New Hampshire town doing the
6 to midnight shift.
In 1974, I moved to Franklin, PA. I again worked 6 PM to midnight. There, not only did I get the opportunity to play
the most popular music of the day, I learned to write bits, experimented with ideas, tried to emulate my favorite
announcers and honed my vocal talent. In those days, small market radio was the best place to learn and grow.
Unfortunately, the people coming up today don't always have the luxury of an open, creative environment where
they can really discover their strengths and develop their talents.
Jamestown, New York was my next stop. I'm originally from Buffalo, being so close to home was great. My stay in
Chautauqua County lasted 13 months.
January, 1977, I moved back to Buffalo. I landed a position on WKBW, a legendary top 40 station with 50,000 watts
of power. It was a real thrill to work for the station that I grew up listening to.
October, 1979, Tom Barney hired me to work as the midday announcer on WJET, when it was still an AM station. I
became one of the "Music People" on Jet 14. That’s where I met Johnny Holiday. Erie became home for my wife
Lyn and me for the next 38 years.
I jumped over to WCCK late in 1984. I was at K-104, for a little over two years.
My next stop was WXKC. When they hired me at Classy 100, in September 1987, I said that it would be my last
radio job. It almost was. Nat the Hat was there at the beginning…so was Terri Bohen and Captain Dan. My stay at
WXKC lasted thirty years. I retired from radio in 2017. My retirement only lasted 7 years. The music of the 60’s,
70’s and 80’s drew me back. To be back on the air in Erie, was also a part of the draw. It just felt right…a natural fit.
Thanks Lecom.