Mary Ellen Murphy

Morning Host

Good Morning Grand Haven

6:00am-10:00am

Mary Ellen Murphy is the host of WGHN’s Good Morning Grand Haven Monday through Friday from 6-10 am.

Mary Ellen got her start at a tiny radio station in Monroe, MI in the mid 80’s. From there she worked in Ann Arbor eventually landing in a top ten market in Detroit where she worked for a decade. From there she moved to Seattle and then back to West Michigan in 1999. Murphy has been on the West Michigan airwaves for over two decades.

When she is not on the radio, Mary Ellen enjoys baking, hanging at the beach and photography. She also writes a monthly column for the Grand Haven Tribune.

What does Mary Ellen love about being on the radio the most? She says it’s connecting with her listeners. Many who have become friends over the years. “Radio gives me a chance to be transparent every time I open the microphone and I think the audience appreciates that. I’ve shared my life experiences both good and bad to the audience more than half my life.”

A huge fan of The Beatles, Murphy has a Beatle Break every day on the show where she highlights a moment in their career followed by a song. Her favorite Beatle is George, but John comes in at second place.

Mary Ellen loves being on the air in Grand Haven because not only is the area so beautiful, but it’s close to the beach too. The audience is loyal and she feels at home.

Jesse Bruce

WGHN Program Director & Afternoon Host 

Lunchtime At The Laguna / Noon – 1 pm

Jesse Bruce Live / 3 – 6 pm

     Jesse grew up in the Tri-Cities and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1994. He attended Grand Valley State University and earned his degree in 2000. Jesse began his career at WGHN as an intern in 1999 while finishing college. Over the next 27 years, he served as on-air talent, reporter, talk show host, producer, and program director. His hard work earned him awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, the Associated Press, and other groups. In 2018, the City of Grand Haven honored his service by dedicating the “Jesse Bruce Kiosk” at Washington and Harbor. In 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature gave Jesse a special tribute to mark his 25 years at WGHN. Outside of radio, Jesse serves as the Public Address Announcer for both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at Grand Valley State University (Anchor Up, Lakers!). He also officiates weddings as an ordained minister and entertains as a wedding DJ, helping couples celebrate their big day in a fun and affordable way. Jesse is married, has three daughters, and cares for Fern P. Bruce, the world’s greatest chihuahua.