There were several apps. Somehow Z out "pointed" even a local applicant which was "Remember When Public Radio." Greg Sherlock of 1060 WIXC was local which gets you an extra point in the comparative process. Z probably showed sufficient "gray" service* which will override a local's extra one point.
Had Greg gotten it, it would have been his great library of oldies, which he has a passion for. Well, maybe when the next LPFM window rolls around, Greg and others can take a shot. Z, and any part 73 licensee cannot apply for those.
*white and gray service areas are where the proposal brings first or second service to a significant more (2000?) residents. (NCE for NCE band band only)