Public radio station WYSO 91.3 in Yellow Springs, surpassed its fall fundraising goal by more than ten thousand dollars, raising more than $ 175,000 in a week-long on-air campaign which ended Sunday morning October 11. The member-supported station saw strong growth in its membership numbers as well. Its new-member goal was 300 and at the end of the on-air drive on Sunday morning, there were 434 new members.

WYSO General Manager, Neenah Ellis sees the station’s success in hard economic times as validation that their public service mission is seen as a necessity - not a luxury - for its listeners.

“We’re listening to what our members tell us - and we intend to strengthen WYSO’s voice by improving our programs and bringing new ones to air.”

WYSO carries an eclectic mix of news and music programs, including NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” and lighter fare such as “Car Talk” and “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” Local news is presented throughout the day and locally-produced music programs are heard every afternoon and evening.

WYSO is licensed to Antioch University, with studios in Yellow Springs.