I was born and raised in Flint, attending Holy Redeemer High School, Mott Community College, and I have degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Michigan-Flint. I'm also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1968-1972, and an avid racquetball player that enjoys his workouts at Hurley Health & Fitness Center. I joined Cars 108 and work in multiple roles as Operations Manager and Program Director. I assumed the Program Director role for WQUS (US1031) in 2012.
J. Patrick
Lapeer County Shocked By Mauling Death
The owners of the dogs believed responsible for the death of a Livonia man are expected to face criminal charges according to the Lapeer County Prosecutors Office. Craig Sytsma, 46, died last Wednesday after he was viciously attacked by two large dogs while he was jogging on Thomas Road.
Counterfeit Bills Show Up In Lapeer
The Lapeer County Sheriff's Department is searching for two women who passed, and attempted to pass, counterfeit bills in the Lapeer area.
An Ingenious Idea To Help Feed Stray Dogs
There are a number of stray dogs out there. Here is a great idea to help them!
In Turkey there is a company that created boxes where people can recycle bottles in exchange for food for dogs. It's a simple concept. People put their bottles to recycle in the box and are given a small supply of dog food...
Kid Rock Ordered To Turn Over Sex Toy
There must be something to learn from this: Don't take sex toys from clowns!
As it happened to turn out, Kid Rock did, it was a glass phallus -- and now he has to provide it to the court as part of a sexual harassment lawsuit. The lawsuit is by a former of employee of the rap group Insane Clown Posse's label...
Want To Win A Free Oil Change?
Have you played along with the "3 @ 3 Theme" on Us1031 yet? Each day at 3pm we play three songs that have a "theme". Your mission is to identify the "theme", and then be the first correct answer under "Comments" on the US1031 Facebook page. It could be in the song titles, the artists, or maybe a combination of the two. It's fun, it's easy, and it could pay o
Rob Zombie Offers Apology To Fans
Rob Zombie had to shorten a performance in Cadott, Wis. at the annual Rock Fest. He only made it through two songs before citing throat issues and leaving the stage.
Zombie claimed in a follow-up post that he's never been able to not complete a show in his 29 years...
Lapeer Circuit Court Judge Placed On Paid Leave
Circuit Court Judge Byron Konschuh is going back to the courtroom this Friday, but it won't be in Lapeer. They will appear before the 66th District Court Judge Terrance Dignan in Shiawassee County. Konschuh faced arraignment of five counts of embezzlement by a public official of more than $50.
‘Foreigner’ Challenges ‘The Cars’ for Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame Final
Your votes have been counted and it brings us to the final round of another Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame induction battle. The final bands are Foreigner and the Cars, and now we need to know your choice of these two giant 80's bands!
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Win A Copy of ‘CSNY 1974′ Box Set
It was a long time coming, but it looks like the 'CSNY 1974' has finally arrived -- it's a 40 track, three disc package along with an eight performance DVD, and a book that features some of their best concerts! There are five free copies up for grabs for their fans compliments of Ultimate Classic Rock and Rhino Records...
‘Hurley Armband Day’ Added To ‘Lapeer Days Festival’
Hurley Medical Center has announced a new partnership with the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 Lapeer Days Festival! The agreement will make Thursday, August 14th, "Hurley Medical Center Armband Day" and folks who attend the festival that day, can purchase armbands at a discounted price for a day of unlimited carnival rides.
Downtown Lapeer Street Construction On Track
The major construction in downtown Lapeer is on time with it's scheduled plans. The reconstruction of Court Street that runs between Nepessing and the bridge that runs over Farmer's Creek is proceeding as planned. The Lapeer Department of Public Works reports that contractors have finished installing new water and sanitary pipes on Court Street and grading is underway. More projects are involved.
Jury Selection For Imlay City Man Begins Today
The trial for a man accused of attempted murder begins today with the jury selection process. Aaron J. Berthon, 23, from Imlay City is accused of savagely beating a 31 year-old woman on December 29th.