MICHIGAN
WOOD TV
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The general manager of a local Christian radio station addressed the highly publicized arrest of one of the station’s former morning personalities Monday on the air.
WCSG General Manager Chris Lemke went on air at 7:30 a.m. to make a statement about John Balyo, 35, who was arrested Friday at a Christian music festival in Gaylord, Mich.
Balyo is facing one county of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly paying a man named Ronald Moser to set up sexual encounters with minor victims at Grand Rapids-area hotels, according to a Homeland Security agent.
Lemke said WCSG, which is owned by Cornerstone University, officially parted ways with Balyo on Saturday.
The following is a transcription of Lemke’s radio address:
“This past Friday, the WCSG family was shocked and saddened to learn that WCSG morning show host John Balyo was arrested amid allegations which have since been much publicized.
On Saturday, WCSG and Cornerstone University ended its affiliation with John. We sincerely grieve over these recent events. Our family is deeply aching and we know that you may be hurting as well.
We know that no one, absolutely no one, is immune from falling into the darkness of sin and yet we have hope. Those who truly follow and live for Jesus Christ know that he alone has the power to restore broken lives and broken trust
In that light, I want you our radio family to know that more than ever, WCSG exists to serve as a Christ-centered influence, through compelling content for all of our platforms, through compassionate relationships. Our vision is to be that encouraging, engaging and equipping media influence for Christ, his church, his kingdom and you here in West Michigan and around the world.
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