WTIM Newstalk 97.3 in Taylorville will hold its 6th annual telethon to benefit the United Way of Christian County on Tuesday, from 9 to 11am.

WTIM morning show host Matt McLemore, and United Way executive director Joni Beyers, will co-host the two-hour telethon. Beyers says every dollar raised will help all of the agencies involved.

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Listeners will be asked to contribute to help the United Way support 22 local agencies continuing to help over 10,000 Christian County residents. No calls will be taken on-the-air, but those pledging toward the United Way campaign will be acknowledged.

For more information on the United Way of Christian County campaign, contact Joni Beyers at 824-8404.