97.1 The Ride

97.1 The Ride Langford Broadcasting LLC
Music from the 80's and 90's Our unique music library consists of over 3500 songs.

WGTO 97.1 FM and 910 AM MeTV FM features a unique mix of timeless and memorable music incorporating a wide variety of classic hits, deep tracks and softer sounds spanning several decades of popular music, including the ‘60s and ‘70s with a touch of the ‘50s and ‘80s. We play more than 350 DIFFERENT songs per day with no repeats! In this market, no other radio station features this “one of a kind”

format. WGTO, serves the immediate Cassopolis / Dowagiac area of southwest Michigan and northeast Indiana including the South Bend, and Elkhart, Indiana area.

In 2009, During the 43rd Annual CMA Awards Taylor Swift became the youngest person to ever win Entertainer of the Year. ...
11/11/2025

In 2009, During the 43rd Annual CMA Awards Taylor Swift became the youngest person to ever win Entertainer of the Year. Swift also took home Best Female Vocalist and Album and Music Video of the Year. The event was aired live on the ABC Television Network before a sold-out crowd at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville.

Tuesday, November 11Veterans Day: A chance of flurries before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10am an...
11/11/2025

Tuesday, November 11

Veterans Day: A chance of flurries before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10am and 3pm, then a chance of flurries after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

In 1984, after setting a new record for album pre-orders, Frankie Goes to Hollywood secured their debut at the top of th...
11/10/2025

In 1984, after setting a new record for album pre-orders, Frankie Goes to Hollywood secured their debut at the top of the UK chart with Welcome to the Pleasure Dome. Their highly-anticipated first LP included such hits as “Relax,” “Two Tribes,” and “The Power of Love.”

Monday, November 10Today: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Total daytime ...
11/10/2025

Monday, November 10

Today: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Veterans Day: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

In 1993, Dave Matthews Band released their debut, Remember Two Things. The album, which marks the group’s only title to ...
11/09/2025

In 1993, Dave Matthews Band released their debut, Remember Two Things. The album, which marks the group’s only title to feature a “the” in front of their name, was primarily made up of live recordings. It was reissued in 1997, after the band signed to RCA, and certified platinum in 2002.

Sunday, November 9Today: Snow showers, mainly before 8am. High near 37. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible....
11/09/2025

Sunday, November 9

Today: Snow showers, mainly before 8am. High near 37. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 21. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 34. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday, November 8Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Tonight: Snow ...
11/08/2025

Saturday, November 8

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Low around 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday: Snow showers. High near 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

In 1986 Berlin started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Take My Breath Away'. The song which was fe...
11/08/2025

In 1986 Berlin started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Take My Breath Away'. The song which was featured in the film Top Gun, was written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1986.

In 1987, 15-year-old singer Tiffany became the youngest artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with her cover of “I Think W...
11/07/2025

In 1987, 15-year-old singer Tiffany became the youngest artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with her cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” (originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967). The mononymous artist broke a record previously held by Michael Jackson (with 1972’s “Ben”).

Friday, November 7Today: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 58. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. ...
11/07/2025

Friday, November 7

Today: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 58.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

11/06/2025

Dowagiac Elks
300 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI
269-782-3889
We are open for dine in and carry out.

11/7/25
Friday Feature: Grilled Shrimp -Bourbon Glazed or Plain
Featured Dessert: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

This Friday Dave Krueger will be preparing Grilled Shrimp. Zana is making Carrot Cake and Turtle Cheesecake. LuAnn is making Peanut Butter Pie. Reservations can be made by calling the Lodge and leaving a message. Dinner and Desserts can be ordered from 4:45-8:00pm on Friday, November 7th by calling the Lodge at 269-782-3889.

**WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Elks Care~Elks Share

In 2014, with the release of 1989, Taylor Swift became the only recording artist to have three albums that sold more tha...
11/06/2025

In 2014, with the release of 1989, Taylor Swift became the only recording artist to have three albums that sold more than one million copies each in their first week (following 2012’s Red and 2010’s Speak Now). The chart-topping title remained in the Billboard 200’s Top Ten for a full year after its release.

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26914 Marcellus Highway
Dowagiac, MI
49047

Telephone

+12698459655

Website

https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WGTO

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WGTO 97.1 FM and 910 AM MeTV FM features a unique mix of timeless and memorable music incorporating a wide variety of classic hits, deep tracks and softer sounds spanning several decades of popular music, including the ‘60s and ‘70s with a touch of the ‘50s and ‘80s. Our unique music library consists of over 3500 songs. We play more than 350 DIFFERENT songs per day with no repeats! In this market, no other radio station features this “one of a kind” format. WGTO, serves the immediate Cassopolis / Dowagiac area of southwest Michigan and northeast Indiana including the South Bend, and Elkhart, Indiana area.