Director of Content for both Fun 107 and 1420 WBSM, Rock began his radio career in Boston as a 16-year-old intern for "Rock and Roll Hall of Famer" Dale Dorman. He cracked the mic for the first time on his 18th birthday as a freshman broadcaster at Syracuse University's legendary Z-89. Rock has hosted radio shows in Boston, Syracuse, Connecticut, and New Hampshire...and came to Fun 107 back in 1995. He's hung out with some of the world's biggest names, including Tom Brady, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, The Jonas Brothers, and Rihanna. Michael Rock has hosted live broadcasts from the Grammy Awards, Atlantis in the Bahamas, Universal Studios Florida and Red Sox Spring Training. But the most important live broadcast he's ever done was during one of his weekly Saturday Night Hotmixx shows from the Jukebox in New Bedford. That's where he met his wife, Cyndi. They now live in Mattapoisett with their two children.
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Mattapoisett Wrong-Way Driver Sends Hearts Racing on I-195
Stacy Preece of Mattapoisett was of one many motorists who narrowly avoided disaster on I-195 when a wrong-way driver ended up in the far-left passing lane.
Year-Round Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Service Returns to New Bedford
There's always been a special tie between New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard. It's hard to believe, but it's been a solid twenty years since the last time New Bedford had ferry service to Martha's Vineyard. That's when the MV Schamonchi stopped making it's runs from Billy Woods Wharf.
The S...
Nominate a SouthCoast Family for a Fun 107 Holiday Wish
I know it seems early, but it's once again time for us to seek out SouthCoast families that could use a little help around the holidays. This will be the ninth time that Fun 107 has teamed up with the United Way of Greater New Bedford for Holiday Wish Week...
Freetown Lakeville Teacher Competes on Wheel of Fortune
It's 6:30 in the morning, but Nate Eleuterio is already sitting at his desk at Freetown Lakeville Middle School. The 6th grade math teacher is already preparing for his lesson on fractions. He's been at it since 6 o'clock, and the students don't arrive until 7:30...
Dartmouth Meeting Street to Close Outpatient Program
Some sad news to report out of Dartmouth. The Outpatient Program for Meeting Street has announced that they will be closing. The program's last day will be on December 15, 2023.
Therapies have been provided to children across Greater New Bedford for decades, originally under the name of The Schwartz Center. Accordi...
Jay Jay is Currently Writing a Greek Romance Story [TUESDAY’S CHILD]
When asked to describe herself, Jaylana uses words like "weird" and "dark," which is surprising because her social workers describe her as someone with a great sense of humor.
Jaylana, or Jay Jay, as she is called by her friends, does indeed have a very dry sense of humor...
Marion Cumberland Farms Raises Eyebrows with Gas Prices
Some eyebrows were raised in Marion this week when the Cumberland Farms on Route 6 was displaying some pretty outrageous gas prices. The prices displayed on the sign weren't outrageous in a bad way, however. In fact, they were very, very good.
If yo...
Patriots Preview: Can Mac Bounce Back Against the Saints?
It wasn't quite the take I expected when we talked to ABC 6 Sports Director Nick Coit Friday morning for our Patriots Preview segment. Coming off of the Patriots worse loss in the Belichick era, I expected a more dour mood. But there was Coit showing us that even after Dallas put the Patriots on a one way ticket to Slapsville, there still was hope.
But how...
Make a Nomination for Fun 107 Teacher of the Month 2023-2024
Everyone has that one teacher. The one teacher in their life that only settled for your very best. The teacher that made learning fun. A teacher that taught you to dream big and to be proud of your hard work. The SouthCoast is full of these superstar teachers. and Fun 107 is de...
Daeshon Loves Making People Smile [TUESDAY’S CHILD]
Daeshon is a sweet and playful boy who loves to stay active. He loves to do anything outdoors, and very much enjoys sports. He currently plays organized football and basketball, and is described by both coaches and fellow players as a great teammate. He loves to ...