
In Memory of Dave Malarkey
Dave Malarkey was the voice of Butler County radio for over three decades. He began his career as a news reporter on WISR and since that time, Dave had given Butler County residents their morning wake-up call of news, sports, weather and community information every weekday beginning at 6 AM.
In 2000, Dave gave a voice to Butler County when he began as host of “It’s Your Turn,” the county’s only live, call-in talk show. His understanding of local issues, people and events made him a natural choice to open up the talk lines and provide an outlet for citizens to discuss important topics of the day.
His dedication behind the microphone was not surpassed by his commitment to the community he served. Dave had been active in a variety of local arts and theater groups, including the Musical Theater Guild, Butler Little Theater and the Associated Artists. Known for his keen appreciation of all things Irish, Dave was a friend to many local organizations and residents.

Michael Crowley
Weekday Morning Show 5:30am-9:00am, The Stax O’ Wax Show- Fridays 3:00-6:00pm
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Michael’s involvement at Butler Radio Network began as a board-op his junior year of high school, where he began producing the “Today In Music History” segments that are heard on WISR. His college internship with Butler Radio began during his freshman year, and in 2021, the Stax O’ Wax Show came to the airwaves. In the spring of 2026 Michael began hosting the WISR Morning Show. When not on-air, Michael is often cruising around in his ’66 Corvair!

Pat Parker
Middays 10:00am-2:00pm, Phone Party- Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
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Pat plays all your favorite classic hits weekdays from 10am-2pm. And don’t miss Pat’s Phone Party on Saturdays from 10-11am!
Sunday Church Services
On Sunday mornings, WISR offers a variety of spiritual programs from local churches. Tune in to hear the following…
8:00am…The Rosary
8:30am…Church of God at Connoquenessing
11:00am…First Baptist Church






