Adding to the Star Harmony Hubs offically launching Star WGAR in Gardner, MA (Boston DMA) to strengthing the local community model the Star Network and Star News have for 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13th, 2026 WGAR Launches as Star Harmony Hub in Gardner, Massachusetts The Wesley Star Company and Star Inc. Expand Star Network’s Hyper-Local Harmony Model in the Boston DMA for 2026 Gardner, MA — 2026 WGAR, the newest Star Local media outlet operated through Star Inc., officially launches today as the Star Harmony Hub for Gardner, Massachusetts, marking a major expansion of The Wesley Star Company’s hyper-local strategy. WGAR becomes the second Star Local hub in the Boston Designated Market Area (DMA), alongside Star Boston (WBOS), strengthening Star Network’s regional and community-focused presence through the Star New England / Star North Banner which will be expanded even more through 2026. WGAR serves as the flagship identity of the Star Harmony Hub – Gardner, delivering hyper-local news, community coverage, business reporting, and multimedia storytelling tailored specifically to Gardner and the surrounding North Central Massachusetts region. The station is built on Star Network’s Harmony Model, a hyper-local framework designed to balance strong local editorial voices with shared network resources and infrastructure. “WGAR represents the next evolution of our hyper-local mission,” said Kayden Gordon for The Wesley Star Company. “By placing WGAR at the center of the Star Harmony Hub, we are empowering local journalism while ensuring Gardner has a strong, independent voice connected to the broader Star Network.” As part of the Harmony Model, WGAR will: Produce original, community-first journalism rooted in Gardner Collaborate with Star News for regional and national amplification when appropriate Integrate with Star Network platforms while maintaining local identity Support civic engagement, local businesses, and community storytelling The launch of WGAR directly supports Star Network and Star News’ 2026 strategic goals, which focus on expanding sustainable hyper-local hubs within major DMAs, reinforcing trust in local media, and building a connected ecosystem of Star Local outlets operating in harmony across markets. All WGAR operations, branding, and associated assets are wholly owned by Wesley/PlanetStar/Star LLC, the parent company of The Wesley Star Company, Star Inc., Star Network, and Star News. All rights are reserved. This is also a major partnership undertaking with KJG Media and Promotions with a new joint venture subsidary created called KJG Star Media The Wesley/PlanetStar/Star LLC CEO Wesley Alexainder Angel Star is very pleased with all the new exciting things happening with Star Inc. and the Star Network and The Wesley Star Company. More exciting things with WGAR and KJG Star Media Inc. will be coming in the near future. With WGAR now live as the Star Harmony Hub for Gardner, The Wesley Star Company continues to redefine the future of local media—where communities are informed, connected, and heard through trusted local voices.