Baldwin was the founder of WJQZ 93.5 FM and the Wellsville Regional News Network
By Andrew Harris
Media entrepreneur and reporter Michael T. Baldwin passed away early on September 5 after a lengthy illness. The former Town of Wellsville Supervisor, radio station owner and personality, and local news reporter was 63. His family issued this statement today on social media:
“We are Michael’s sisters, Holly, Kim and Michele and we are sad to inform everyone that Michael passed away last night. He had pneumonia multiple times the last few years and this last bout quickly kicked started a terminal lung disease.
When information becomes available, we will post his obituary and funeral arrangements. He’s going to miss all of you…”
Baldwin was a longtime volunteer EMS provider with the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp who issued this statement:
“Wellsville Ambulance would like to express our sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael T Baldwin, Past EMS Chief and Paramedic of the WVAC.
Rest Easy, Michael T. We have it from here.”
Baldwin was best known for founding the Wellsville radio station WJQZ 93.5FM which is still in operation today. The station went live in 1986 and was one of the most popular morning broadcasts in Western New York. In 2023 “Michael T,” celebrated the 37th anniversary with this:
“We brought a different style of broadcasting to the area…and I’m very, very proud of that.”
