A long-time local broadcaster and radio station founder has passed away.
Marty Adler, owner and founder of CKBG 107.9 FM “The Burg,” died peacefully last Saturday at the age of 81. His broadcasting roots stretched throughout his lifetime, including being a sportscaster at CBC Windsor, the host of “Reach for the Top” and has been described a “huge fan of life in Essex County.”
Adler spent the better part of four decades as the track announcer at Windsor Raceway as harness racing was a passion for Adler.
In his later years, Adler fulfilled a dream by launching his new radio station. CKBG 107.9 FM hit local airwaves in 2023 with Adler telling the River Town Times just prior to the launch that the radio station would be “a metaphor for the town.” He referred to Amherstburg as a “Hallmark town,” believing the town is the type that would be depicted on Hallmark greeting cards.
“We are not going to be right wing, we’re not going to be left wing. We’re going to be right down the middle,” said Adler last summer. “For the most part, it’s going to be what is happening in and around Amherstburg.”
Recently, a documentary series was announced that will be centred around the radio station and the town. Gavin Michael Booth, one of the producerscalled Adler “a legendary Essex County media personality” and someone he considered a mentor.
Filming on the documentary series is in its early stages and a date for when it will air on Bell Fibe TV1 has yet to be announced. It is called “Radio Renaissance: Amherstburg’s New Wave.” CKBG founder, long-time broadcaster passes away
By RTT Staff
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