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WJAW (630 AM), widely known as Mid-Ohio Valley's ESPN Radio, is a dedicated commercial sports radio station licensed to St. Marys, West Virginia, and serving listeners across the Mid-Ohio Valley region. Originally signing on the air in October 1984 under the call sign WVVW, the frequency underwent various transitions before being acquired by Jawco, Inc. in 2001 and adopting its current sports format aligned with national programming. The station functions as a primary regional destination for sports enthusiasts, delivering continuous play-by-play commentary, expert analysis, and up-to-the-minute sports news. The station's daily programming features premier national sports talk content from the ESPN Radio network, providing in-depth coverage of professional and collegiate athletics, major league games, and sports commentary. In addition to nationwide network syndication, WJAW heavily emphasizes regional sports culture by broadcasting local high school games and regional athletic match-ups, connecting local families, alumni, and fans to hometown teams throughout West Virginia and neighboring Ohio communities. Operating with a 1,000-watt signal from its transmitter site in Newport, Ohio, WJAW extends its terrestrial coverage through an FM translator on 92.9 FM (W225CW) serving Parkersburg, ensuring clear reception across both sides of the Ohio River. Managed by Jawco, Inc. alongside sister stations like WMOA, the station is readily accessible to global and local audiences via its digital web streaming presence, official mobile app integrations, and online radio directories.

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