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 1984, Madonna scored her first No.1 hit in the US with “Like A Virgin.” Produced by Nile Rogers (co-founder of the di...
12/22/2025

In 1984, Madonna scored her first No.1 hit in the US with “Like A Virgin.” Produced by Nile Rogers (co-founder of the disco group, Chic), the song held the top spot for six weeks and became a global phenomenon, landing at No.1 in Canada and Australia and peaking in the Top Five across Europe. “Like a Virgin” also served as the title track and first single from Madonna’s sophomore album, though Rodgers (who produced nearly every song on the LP) pushed for “Material Girl” to lead the record. The song would become a signature hit for Madge and a cultural touchstone of the 80s.

Monday, December 22Today: A slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Tonight: A 30...
12/22/2025

Monday, December 22

Today: A slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

In 2019, Mariah Carey’s enduring holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for th...
12/21/2025

In 2019, Mariah Carey’s enduring holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 25 years after its original release. When the joyful pop song first hit the airwaves in October 1994, it topped the charts in 26 countries. In the US, however, it wasn’t eligible to rank on the Hot 100, due to the fact that it was never released commercially as a single. While “All I Want for Christmas” continued to be a top performer every December in the ensuing years, it never appeared on the Hot 100 until 2012, when chart rules changed. When the song (penned by Carey and Walter Afanasieff) finally hit No.1 in 2019, it broke several records, including having the longest road to the top spot.

Sunday, December 21Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Monday: Mostl...
12/21/2025

Sunday, December 21

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

In 1986, The Bangles began a four-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Walk Like An Egyptian.” The single ...
12/20/2025

In 1986, The Bangles began a four-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Walk Like An Egyptian.” The single was later named Billboard’s No.1 song of 1987.

Saturday, December 20Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Sunday: Pa...
12/20/2025

Saturday, December 20

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

In 2015, more than 30 years after its original release, Michael Jackson’s Thriller became the first album to sell more t...
12/19/2025

In 2015, more than 30 years after its original release, Michael Jackson’s Thriller became the first album to sell more than 30 million copies in the US. Produced by Quincy Jones,Thriller became Jackson’s first No.1 album on the Billboard 200, where it spent a record 37 non-consecutive weeks atop the chart.

Friday, December 19Today: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 23. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possi...
12/19/2025

Friday, December 19

Today: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 23. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

12/18/2025

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

12/19/25
Friday Feature: Roast Beef Sandwiches with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

This Friday Pat Murphy will be preparing Roast Beef Sandwiches with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. 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, December 19th by calling the Lodge at 269-782-3889.

**WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!

Elks Care~Elks Share

In 2005 - ‘Fairytale of New York’ was voted the favourite Christmas song ever in a VH1 poll. The song by The Pogues and ...
12/18/2025

In 2005 - ‘Fairytale of New York’ was voted the favourite Christmas song ever in a VH1 poll. The song by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl took the top spot, Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’, was voted into 2nd place and Wham's ‘Last Christmas’ came third. Other songs voted into the Top 10 were, ‘Mistletoe and Wine’, Sir Cliff Richard at No.4, ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ by Slade at No.5, ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’, Wizzard, No.6, ‘Christmas Time’, The Darkness, No.7, ‘Saviour's Day’, Sir Cliff Richard No.8, Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984), Band Aid at No.9 and ‘Lonely This Christmas’ by Mud at No.10.

Thursday, December 18Today: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 46.Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, bec...
12/18/2025

Thursday, December 18

Today: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 46.

Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 17.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

In 2012, Billboard named Adele as its top artist of 2012, while her record-breaking sophomore LP, 21, was named album of...
12/17/2025

In 2012, Billboard named Adele as its top artist of 2012, while her record-breaking sophomore LP, 21, was named album of the year by the publication. Featuring hits like “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You,” 21 topped the charts in more than 30 countries and became the best-selling album of the year, worldwide, for both 2011 and 2012. Many observers credited the British artist’s monumental album with helping to revitalize the global music industry.

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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.