After more than two decades in Baltimore radio, “98 Rock” WIYY midday host Amelia has announced that she will retire at the end of the year. Amelia has been with the Hearst-owned station since 2003 and has been heard in nights, mornings as part of the “Mickey, Amelia, and Spiegel” show, afternoons, and middays. In addition to her weekday midday program, Amelia hosts the station’s Sunday public -affairs program “Maryland Perspectives.”
“For over two decades, Amelia has been synonymous with 98 Rock. Her dedication to our on-air product as well as our community service efforts is truly unmatched,” said Dan Joerres, President and General Manager. “This is a retirement that is well deserved.”
“Radio stations go through different eras, different lineups and different trends, but Amelia has always been one of the constants listeners could count on,” added Justin Johnson, Program Director. “She brought heart, personality and credibility to every shift she worked, and 98 Rock simply wouldn’t have been the same without her.”
Amelia added, “98 Rock has changed my life on so many levels, not just professionally but personally. I leave with so many great memories and life lessons that I will take with me for the rest of my life.”
“98 Rock” plans to celebrate Amelia’s career throughout 2026 with special programming, guest appearances and listener tributes leading up to her final broadcast later this year.