(STURGIS) – It was another record setting day during the 2025 and 16th annual WBET Radiothon to benefit the St. Joseph County United Way on Thursday.

Starting at 6 AM, new celebrity DJ teams were on the air every hour to raise money for the United Way. Then, just before 12 AM United Way Executive Director Kelly Hostetler announced the results of the day’s efforts. ...... {LISTEN}.

In the Corporate/Business category for Celebrity DJ’s, Morgan Olson was the top fund raiser with $40,750. Taking second was GT Independence with $31,385 and third was the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office at $3,170.

In the Civic/Individual category for Celebrity DJ’s, the Sturgis Elks raised $35,550 to take first place. The Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs of Mike & Kathy Messner and Mike & Jane Eley raised $16,167 to finish in second place, while Karin Zona was third, raising $10,770.

Once again in 2025 there was an online silent auction with over 200 items available to be bid on.

All of the money raised stays in St. Joseph County.