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01/10/2026

I answered many questions about where I’ve been on Gloucester 411. It was suggested I let everyone know on the station page. So for those that didn’t see it here’s what I wrote…..

This is Neal Steele. First, I want to thank everyone for the texts, emails and cards.
Where have I been? In August I had a lot of pains in my lower back. Turns out I had a very serious infection in my lower spine. After the operation on my lower spine, it showed up in my right knee and another surgery. Total 69 days in the hospital and rehab. Still working on recovering.
Now to the present, from June to my specialists, nobody thinks I should be getting up at 4 and driving an hour.
Please remember, I was there for 21+ years doing a show different from anything on the radio. That is a hard act to follow.
Jay is a local man with a totally different on air style. He’s a lot easier to accept than I was. A lot more of the music you like and a lot less of my talk you didn’t.
Thank you again for understanding.

01/09/2026

📌 SAVE THE DATE 🗓

SATURDAY • MARCH 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We’re happy to announce that we are officially confirmed and booked for the 2026 Home & Garden Showcase at the Gloucester Moose Lodge!

✨ Our food truck will be on site and operating, serving favorites while releasing some of our new savory menu items. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on!

This annual event brings together local home and garden enthusiasts, talented vendors, and supportive members of our community all in one place. We’re excited to be part of such a vibrant showcase and truly look forward to connecting with everyone there.❤️❤️

01/08/2026

The lead exchanged hands 20 times Wednesday night as Christopher Newport University and Johns Hopkins University staged a Top 25 showdown at the Freeman Center. The Captains, ranked 20th in the nation, held off the 24th-ranked Blue Jays, 68-65, improving to 14-3 on the season.

01/07/2026

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport University hosts a Top 25 showdown at the Freeman Center Wednesday night, as the Captains entertain the Blue Jays of Johns Hopkins University. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.

Christopher Newport has won its last five games, and 12 of its last 13. John Krikorian's squad is 13-3 and moved back into the D3hoops.com national poll at the 20th spot this week. Johns Hopkins has a mark of 9-2 and the Jays have won their last three games. JHU is ranked 24th in the country in the first poll of the new year..

The Captains are coming off a pair of victories this past weekend in the Stockton Classic in Galloway, N.J. CNU defeated Rowan University on Friday, 64-56, and then defeated the host school, Stockton University, on Saturday, 77-57. Johns Hopkins also posted a win on Saturday, defeating Stevenson University, 90-82.

Tickets for the game will be available at the Freeman Center Ticket Office prior to the action Wednesday night. Christopher Newport games are broadcast live on the Home of the Captains, Xtra 99.1 FM and CNUsports.com. The pre-game show will begin at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday.

01/07/2026

The Mini Polar Plunge Jan 30, 2019. Notice the scuba diver ready to jump in if someone couldnt make it.

01/05/2026

Starting 2026 on the right foot

01/03/2026

Christopher Newport University held off the Profs of Rowan University, 64-58, Friday at the Stockton University Classic. Junior Toa Hollenebck led the way for CNU with 19 points, surpassing the 1,000-point mark for his career.and becoming the 35th player in CNU history to reach the plateau.

01/02/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲; 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰

GALLOWAY, N.J. - Christopher Newport University opens the New Year by playing two games in the Stockton Classic at Stockton University. The Captains, 11-3, take on the Profs of Rowan University on Friday, with tip off set for 5:00 p.m. CNU will play the host school on Saturday, with the starting time set for 2:00 p.m.

John Krikorian's squad won its last three games of 2025, and has now won ten of its last 11. The Captains defeated RIT on Tuesday night, 68-59, in the Captains Shootout at the Freeman Center. Senior Collin Hines led the way for CNU, scoring 17 points while also pulling down nine rebounds, and adding seven assists, two steals, and a blocked shot. Junior Tyson Henderson scored 15 points, junior Ethan Ward posted 12 points, and junior Ryan Derderian logged career highs of 12 points and 16 rebounds as the Captains won the first-ever meeting of the schools.

Christopher Newport games are broadcast live on the Home of the Captains, Xtra 99.1 FM and CNUsports.com. The pre-game show will begin at 4:40 p.m. on Friday and 1:40 p.m, on Saturday.

Following the two games in New Jersey, the Captains will return to the Freeman Center next Wednesday night, January 7th, to take on Johns Hopkins University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Christopher Newport University held off the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Tuesday night to improve to 11-3 on the season. The Captains had four players score in double figures in the 68-59 victory at the Freeman Center on the second day of the Captains Shootout. RIT fell to 3-5 with the lo...