[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMT RADIO
(Mr. GROTHMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate WOMT Radio
in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on an extraordinary milestone: 100 years of
serving northeastern Wisconsin.
Since first going on the air in 1926, WOMT has become the trusted
source for local news, sports, conversation, and community programming.
At a time when much of the media has become nationalized, to its
detriment, WOMT remains proudly local.
Each week the station produces more than 40 original programs focused
on the people and issues that matter to Manitowoc. Its broadcasters
celebrate local achievements, provide a platform for community voices,
and ensure that local stories are heard.
Since the 1960s, the Seehafer family has carried on this tradition of
local service. Today, under the leadership of President Mark Seehafer
and Vice President Terry Stevenson, WOMT remains a third-generation,
family-run company with deep roots in the community.
WOMT's excellence in truly local focus have been recognized by the
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association which has named it the Medium Market
Station of the Year for 7 consecutive years, a well-deserved
recognition.
For a century, WOMT has done more than broadcast. It has informed its
listeners, connected its community, and proven that local radio is not
only alive and well but is thriving in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
I congratulate them.
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