Here's the real deal. This was done to try to solve Public File issues. Plus, I hear there may be more litigation in the offing for Citadel Providence.
Fines, Spinoffs Accompany FCC's Citadel-ABC Deal Approval
The FCC's official ruling approving the CITADEL-ABC RADIO merger comes with fines and conditions, as CITADEL gets hit with a proposed $10,000 fine for public file violations at its WPRO-A, WPRO-F, and WSKO-A/PROVIDENCE; WSKO-F/WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE-PROVIDENCE; and WQGN and WSUB-A/GROTON-NEW LONDON, CT and an additional $10,00 fine for public file violations at WWWZ/SUMMERVILLE, SC and $1,000 for public file violations at WLXC/LEXINGTON, SC.