Overview

• Veteran editor Marc Peratoner, 61, whose 15-year tenure shaped Radio Bamberg’s news identity, died unexpectedly, plunging the team into grief.
• Regular programming on radio, web and social media was suspended on July 9 as the station entered a period of mourning.
• Interim schedules have been tailored based on moderator well-being as team members cope with the sudden loss.
• Traffic bulletins resumed Wednesday afternoon with management aiming to restore full service by week’s end.
• The station has not disclosed the cause of death and will release no further details out of respect for Peratoner’s family.