Jeff Howard from Liberty Mills is a longtime Bear listener who’s all about great music, real DJs, and that connection that keeps him tuned in. He’s a hot rod lover, and proud family man with two kids and six grandkids. From AC/DC to Papa Roach, he’s rocking through it all.
Congrats, Jeff – you’re today’s Listener of the Day!

Heidi Gray is a proud 36-year-old grandma. Heidi spends her time painting, cranking up The Bear, and passing that rock love down to her girls and grandson. She’s all about every song we play and keeps it locked in day and night.

Congrats, Heidi – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Thomas John Garr from Bluffton works at Hershey Salty Snacks and rocks out to The Bear for its great variety of music. He’s a fan of Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Nickelback, Scorpions, and Quiet Riot, keeping the volume up all day long. When he’s off the clock, he’s spending time with friends and family or diving into video games. Congrats, Thomas – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Kim Stine from Defiance, Ohio keeps it locked on 98.9 The Bear because the music is unbeatable. She’s rocking out to AC/DC, Def Leppard, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch, and Three Days Grace while enjoying life with her six grandbabies. When she’s not listening, she’s diving into reading or working on diamond art. Congrats, Kim – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Mike Townsend from Huntington works at Tri Wall Containers and keeps his mornings rolling with the J.L.N.K. show, laughing along with Jason Lee and Kluck. A newlywed who tied the knot in January, Michael is all about family, live music, and concerts, with favorites like Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, and Slipknot on repeat. Congrats, Mike– You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Scott Webster from Fort Wayne is a Linc Logistics worker and a die-hard rock and heavy metal fan. He keeps it locked on 98.9 The Bear for the great music and DJs, powering through his day with Metallica, Slipknot, and Three Days Grace. When he’s off the clock, he’s spending time with his nieces, sons, and grandbabies. Congrats, Scott – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Shawna Husted from Antwerp is a CNA and a proud mom raising future metalheads. She’s got 98.9 The Bear locked in every time she’s in the car, blasting favorites like Falling in Reverse, Metallica, and Bad Omens. When she’s not working or reading, she’s living loud with the station she never switches off. Congrats, Shawna – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Ben “Dabstar” Burnett from Lima, Ohio is a plumber at Kogge Plumbing and Heating who keeps The Bear cranked morning and afternoon to power through the day. He’s also a busy dad to a dashing son! Ben jams out to Pantera, Lamb of God, and Sleep Token while squeezing in guitar time when he can. Congrats, Ben – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Austin Wiard from Fort Wayne is repping The Bear loud, from his job as an order processor to rocking out at home. A lifelong listener, Austin keeps it cranked with bands like Shinedown, Motionless In White, and Nothing More—and even fronts his own band, To Breathe Again. Congrats, Austin – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!

Machele Howard from Liberty Mills helps craft oboes and bassoons at Fox Products in South Whitley, with 98.9 The Bear powering her through early mornings and long days. A longtime listener who loves music and DJs, she rocks out to Metallica, Shinedown, and AC/DC. Congrats, Machele – You are The Bear’s Listener of the Day!