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Radio director’s legacy lives on in visitors center

By Rachel Scaman | June 22, 2014

A ceremony was held to commemorate the life of Tim Emmons, who was the director and general manager of Northern Public Radio.Emmons, who had been director and general manager since 1997, died at the age of 53 from colon cancer in February 2012. During...

Northern Public Radio general manager dies at 53

Northern Public Radio general manager dies at 53

By Chelsey Boutan | February 21, 2012

Coworkers of Tim Emmons said they will make sure Emmons' legacy of public radio excellence and public service continues at Northern Public Radio.Emmons, 53, died at home Saturday after battling colon cancer for almost four years. He was the director and...