The Red Hawk Squawk

If you're in the trades and you're looking for an opportunity. This is it! Join us as we talk with Bill Hartzell and Kelly Raleigh about the upcoming Career Combine that's being hosted at Freeland High School this upcoming Saturday, October 25nd. We'll talk about what it is, how to pre-register, some of the opportunities that are available, and what you can do to make yourself stan...

Join us as we talk with Nathan Haag (Class of 99). Nathan is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James in Bad Axe. We talk about the culture of the branch, what services they can offer and some really great insights on life. Note: Eric misspoke in the introduction. This is episode 34 NOT episode 33.

Cass City was ELECTRIC for Homecoming! There was 2,407 people in attendance at the game. The 4th largest crowd ever at the stadium. Join Eric and Kevven for this special extended episode as they walk and Squawk from before the parade to after the lights went out over the gridiron. It was a night to remember. This is Cass City at it's best! GO HAWKS!!

In this episode we talk with Brad Langenburg of Mi-Tech Tooling. Brad shares how his dad, Joe Langenburg, started the business and turned it into what it is today. We also talk about how he originally went to school for Sports Science and started off working for the Toronto Blue Jays! Then made the decision to come back to Cass City and work at the family business. We also talk about fundraisers,...

The sports reporters and radio personalities just want to Squawk! In this episode we feature Scott Bolsby from The Tuscola County Advertiser. We talk about sports reporting and how he got into it, The Thumb Sportswriters Association, podcasts and music and some really cool experiences he's had along the way. Enjoy!

This week we're Squawking with Brent Salas. Brent is a Cass City Alumni and the owner of Hair Force 1 in Elkton. Join us as as we talk about how Brent got into the barbering business, what the latest hairstyle trends are, how to properly take care of your hair, the tools of the trade, and a whole lot more!

Rig-A-Dig-Dig-Dig!! On this week's episode we have all four of the Drum Majors and Field Commanders of the Marching Band! Lauryn, Lilli, Marshall and Makaylah. We talk about all things Marching Band and music in general. NOTES: Eric accidentally misspoke in his introduction. This is actually Episode 29 not Episode 28. We've moved some mics around in the Squawk Studio and we're experime...

It was an ELECTRIC night in the Backyard! The first home football game of 2025!! Join Kevven on his Squawk Walk around the field. He checks out the concession stand, the student section, the press box, and grabs some thoughts from the players after their blowout victory!!! This one's special. ENJOY!!!

Tom Greene is a local sports reporter for the Huron Daily Tribune. In this episode Tom talks about his journey through broadcasting and media, to and from the sidelines, and all over the country! We talk about his love of sports and some of the many experiences that he's had in the Thumb and beyond covering athletics all over the region.

Join Kevven as he goes for a Squawk Walk. This time in the elementary school to get to know the staff and get their thoughts on the end of the first week of school.

This week we are talking with "A Man of Many Talents," Mr. Clark Ramsey. Clark is a fellow broadcaster/podcaster with WLEW in Bad Axe, as well as the Director of Marketing at Scheurer Health in Pigeon, and he was even the Sparty mascot as MSU for four years. He's even done some work in the professional sports world, with some of our beloved Detroit teams. Join us as we talk with this...

On this week's episode of the Squawk we are talking with Janet Richards and Ben Varney of the Cass City Promise. Get ready to learn how an idea turned into a group of people working together with the community to change the future of each and every student who attends and graduates from Cass City Jr./Sr. High School. The Promise helps to financially support students towards obtaining post-seco...

We've hinted at it for weeks now, but The Red Hawk Squawk has gone mobile! Join Eric as he walks around the school and talks to the staff and teachers as they get ready for back to school on Monday August 18th! It's "Very Cool." A Very Special Thanks to Mr. Bill Hartzell for his generous gift of a wireless microphone, which allows us to go on "Squawk Walks" and bring yo...

Join us as we chat with our Dean of Students Mrs. Hempton. The Dean of Students is an interesting position that not every school has and we are lucky to have her! We talk about all things related to preparation for the coming school year. From schedules, to graduation, to college prep, and much more!!

Friday Night Lights are upon us! Join us as we talk to our varsity football coaches Scott Cuthrell and Tavis "T.O." Osentoski. From gridiron mentors to how they fell in love with the game. You don't want to miss this one!

On this weeks episode of the Squawk we have returning guest, Ag Teacher Heather Middleton (Episode 3) and Ag Parapro Lauren Taylor. Together, we will be recapping the Tuscola County Fair and talking about how well the Cass City FFA was represented. Technical Note: When we have two guests on the show they have to share a microphone and depending on the angle and the direction that the microphone is...

This week we are talking with the new Assistant Principal of the Jr./Sr. High School, Mr. Brandon Jones. Brandon is a fellow local tall guy. Join us as we talk about his journey to where he is now, his vision for the position, and much more. Including coaching, back-to-school, and preferred footwear. Enjoy!

Today we're talking with "The Voice of Red Hawk Athletics" Mr. Nathan Fritz. Nathan does all the announcing for our Football program. He's also the coach of the varsity girls softball team and a local business owner at d/s Services. We have a great chat about coaching, announcing, and life in Cass City. Listen in and get hyped!!

The annual 4th of July Freedom Festival is in the books!! In this episode we talk with Melanie Radabaugh from the village Parks and Rec department and Jordan Goka from the Chamber of Commerce. Not only did we talk with them about how it went but there are SO MANY shoutouts in this episode as well, just shining a light on the wonderful folks from around the community that pitched in to make the fes...

This week we slow things down a little bit for the 4th of July Weekend. In order to get to know us as your hosts, we're playing a little game called "Debatable" where we draw cards and then discuss or debate our choices or opinions. It was a lot of fun but we want to hear your thoughts too. Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page, what you think about the questions we&#39...

This week's episode features John Hunter of the Tuscola County Community Foundation (TCCF). Get ready to learn all there is to know about the TCCF, the upcoming grant opportunities, how to apply and the all the things required to find what you are looking for. Get ready to get educated on a great entity available to us here in Tuscola County!

This week’s episode of the Red Hawk Squawk features the weatherman himself, Mr. Meteorology, Landyn Schott of Thumb Forecast. Tighten your seatbelts because the storm is coming! Get ready to hear a great story of a young man on mission to bring us the weather better than anyone else can.

You may remember it as "Arts & Crafts" but every summer the village of Cass City offers a wonderful Day Camp program for elementary and middle school aged kids. Today we're talking with Chelsea Green and Shelby Vowel the director and head counselor (respectively) of the Day Camp. We'll talk about the program and what the kids get to do during a great fun filled summer. Check...

This week on the Squawk we have two representatives from our wonderful library! Marisa Stanko, who is the children's librarian, and Ruth Steele, the library director. We had an enlightening conversation about all the great many things that the library has to offer. Including the awesome summer reading program, which is kicking off next week! Check it out!! On the web: rawsonlibrary.org On Face...

This week on the Squawk we have local businessman, coach, substitute teacher and parent, Mr. Jon Ligrow. Jon is the owner of Ligrow's 24 hour Fitness and Performance Center here in downtown Cass City. We talk with Jon about how the fitness center became what it is today, sports and fitness, what we all like to do to stay fit, and even who our fitness role models are. Check it out!!