Mike Tussey: Here they come — those lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer
Some of us love summer, some despise the hot temperatures – but, ready or not, get out the sun screen….
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Mike Tussey: Double-barreled weekend coming up – Fly old Glory on Friday, honor your dad on Sunday
The calendar says this Friday, June 14 is FLAG DAY. It’s the day you fly Old Glory with pride and…
Mike Tussey: Winners are a breed apart even in marbles or ping pong; they know what it takes
You’ll find winners in politics, athletics, broadcasting, teaching, law enforcement, firemen, and of course – in any profession. The list…
Mike Tussey: Moments to remember — the pulse of our lives we will never forget
If you grew up in the 40s or 50s and you are still with us, you know how special it…
Mike Tussey: Branson — the Grand Slam of the Ozarks has an adventure for you
The summer of 1995 I was still broadcasting with WTCR’s “Mike in the Morning Show” and loving every minute of…
Mike Tussey: Today is Police Officer Memorial Day, honoring officers killed or disabled in line of duty
October 1, 1961 President John F. Kennedy signed into law that May 15 of each year would become Police Officer…
Mike Tussey: The blessings of life — family and friends; count them everyday
Next month my wife Jo and I will celebrate our 63rd wedding anniversary June 30, 1961. When I look back…
Mike Tussey: The Merry Month of May means it’s time for the NKY Senior Games beginning May 2
The 2024 Spring Senior Games will begin next Thursday May 2 and run through May 24. The Sun will shine…
Mike Tussey: Paul Revere — remember him? He rode into history 249 years ago while spreading the alarm
The legendary ride of Paul Revere took place on April 18, 1775 through the Massachusetts country side from Boston to…
MIke Tussey: One of greatest loves of our lives, our pets — their passing is devastating
In the world as we know it, we love the presence of our family; a mom and dad, brother or…
Mike Tussey: Follow that dream and never look back — Dusty Rhodes certainly followed that path
Once upon a time there was a 13-year-old boy from Syracuse, New York who had a dream of being on…
Mike Tussey: Tomorrow, the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks of a ‘Cincinnati Holiday’
One year ago in 2023 -130,000 made the trek to Cincinnati and attend the historic Findlay Market Opening Day Parade….
Mike Tussey: Can you swim? Lessons are a great idea — and so is sunscreen
While many of us were sleeping last night, the March Equinox or Spring as we know it, arrived at 11:06…
Mike Tussey: The treadmill and exercise can be your best friend; it is never too late to start
Dateline – April 1998. I was pushing 60 and out of shape, overweight and with no thoughts about health issues….
Mike Tussey: Self confidence, pride and high self esteem — you might find it all on the stage
We all watch a ton of movies in our lives. In the last century, movies became a staple of our…
Mike Tussey: It’s the Big Dance — March Madness. Y’all ready for this?
It happens every year about this time, but what exactly is March Madness. Well, it’s been captivating basketball fans since…
MIke Tussey: A founding father and visionary legend, my boss — Connie B. Gay
The year was 1967, I was continuing my radio career with AM 1420 5,000 watt-WTCR radio of Ashland, Kentucky. WTCR…
Mike Tussey: Legendary broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jim LaBarbara started in 1959, keeps going
One of the most renowned and revered broadcasters of our time is still going strong. You know him as “The…
Mike Tussey: 60 years ago ‘Coffee Grounds Show’ was talk of the town, captivating audiences every day
February, 1964 I was working the mid day shift (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at tiny 250 watt – WIRO AM 1230…
Mike Tussey: Baseball and a microphone equals a legend — Waite Hoyt
Every January amid the freezing temperatures with rain, ice and snow, I usually begin thinking about our National Pastime –…
Mike Tussey: There are sergeants, lieutenants and captains and then there are KENTUCKY COLONELS
Across the world, people have heard about the Kentucky Colonels and the wonderful reputation that goes with it all. The…
Mike Tussey: The wonder years of radio with WSAI’s Big Jon and Sparkie
Once upon a time in America we were not at the movie theaters, but we were at home cuddling up…