Programming Newsline

DIMICK DEPARTS WNCI. John Dimick exited his PD post at WNCI Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 4. Describing the move as an "amicable parting," Dimick says he will take a two-week vacation to decompress before pursuing other opportunities. Despite the inevitable presumption that he'll join his former compatriot Dave Robbins at one of CBS' stations in Columbus, Dimick has an in-market noncompete that runs until 2000.
KROQ sucks up $2,000 fine. KROQ Los Angeles has been fined $2,000 by the Federal Communications Commission for playing "You Suck" by industrial group Consolidated outside of safe harbor hours, which begin at 10 p.m. The remake was written by the Yeastie Girls in the late '80s as a reversal of the usual male "come-on" themes. Ironically, the latter band's EP also contained a song called "FCC" protesting censorship.
Hot 97 bows new a.m. show. WQHT (Hot 97) New York debuts its new morning show, with comedian Maija and DJ Enuff joining co-host Ed Lover. Morning vets Doctor Dre and Lisa G. were recently dismissed (see the Rhythm and the Blues, page 24).
westwood one taps mazo. Westwood One welcomes Susan Mazo as public relations coordinator, reporting to VP of marketing and promotion Peggy Panosh. Mazo, who will be based in the radio syndicator's New York office, was formerly the assistant to Billboard's publisher and editor in chief.