Federal Communications Commission DA 14-449
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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In re Applications of
Norma J. Littick, Transferor,
and Henry C. Littick, Transferee, for 
Transfer of Control of Southeastern 
Ohio Television System, Licensee of 
WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, OH
And
Norma J. Littick, Transferor,
and Henry C. Littick, Transferee, for 
Transfer of Control of Southeastern 
Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc., 
Licensee of Stations WHIZ(AM), 
Zanesville, OH; WHIZ-FM, South 
Zanesville, OH; WZVL(FM), Philo, OH; 
and WWCD(FM), Baltimore, OH
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) Facility I.D. No.: 61216
) File No.: BTCCDT -20130513AAG
) Acct. No.: 201441420007
) FRN: 0003753043
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) Facility ID Nos.: 61218, 11126,) 183304, and 61230
) File Nos.: BTC-20130513AAH et
) seq.
) Acct. No.: 201441410020
) FRN: 0006162242
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ORDER
Adopted:  May 16, 2014 Released:  May 16, 2014
By the Chief, Media Bureau:
1.  In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between (a) the Media 
Bureau (the “Bureau”) of the Federal Communications Commission (the “Commission”); (b) 
Southeastern Ohio Television System; (c) Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System; (d) Ms. Norma J. 
Littick; and (e) Mr. Henry C. Littick (collectively the “Parties”). The Consent Decree resolves issues 
arising from an admitted unauthorized transfer of control of the above captioned television and radio 
stations.
2. The Consent Decree stipulates that the Parties violated Section 310 of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”),1 and Section 73.3540 of the Commission’s Rules,2 and provides, 
among other things, that the Parties will collectively make a Twenty-Two Thousand Dollar ($22,000) 
voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
3. The Bureau and the Parties have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that concludes 
the above-referenced matters.  After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts
1 47 U.S.C. § 310(d).
2 47 C.F.R. § 73.3540.
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before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree. A copy of the
Consent Decree is attached and incorporated by reference.
4. Furthermore, upon examining the above-captioned transfer of control applications and based
on the evidence before us, we conclude that the matters referenced above raise no substantial or material
questions of fact as to whether the Parties possess the basic qualifications, including those related to 
character, to hold a Commission license.
5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and 503(b) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended,3 and Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission’s Rules,4 
the Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.
6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree shall be sent 
by First Class mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to counsel for Southeastern Ohio 
Television System, Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc., Ms. Norma J. Littick and Mr. Henry C. 
Littick: J. Richard Carr, Esq., 5528 Trent Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
William T. Lake
Chief, Media Bureau
3 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 154(j), 503(b).
4 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311.
Federal Communications Commission 
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In re Applications of
Norma J. Littick, Transferor,
and Henry C. Littick, Transferee, for 
Transfer of Control of Southeastern 
Ohio Television System, Licensee of 
Station WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, OH
And
Norma J. Littick, Transferor,
and Henry C. Littick, Transferee, for 
Transfer of Control of Southeastern 
Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc., 
Licensee of Stations WHIZ(AM), 
Zanesville, OH; WHIZ-FM, South 
Zanesville, OH; WZVL(FM), Philo, OH; 
and WWCD(FM), Baltimore, OH
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)
)
)
)
) Facility I.D. No.: 61216
) File No.: BTCCDT -20130513AAG
) Acct. No.: 201441420007
) FRN: 0003753043
)
)
)
) Facility ID Nos.: 61218, 11126,
) 183304, and 61230
) File Nos.: BTC-20130513AAH et
) seq.
) Acct. No.: 201441410020
) FRN: 0006162242
)
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CONSENT DECREE
I. INTRODUCTION
1. This Consent Decree is entered into by: (a) the Media Bureau of the Federal 
Communications Commission; (b) Southeastern Ohio Television System, the licensee of Station 
WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, Ohio; (c) Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc.,  the licensee of 
Stations WHIZ(AM), Zanesville, OH; WHIZ-FM, South Zanesville, OH; WZVL(FM), Philo, OH; and 
WWCD(FM), Baltimore, OH; (d) Ms. Norma J. Littick, the proposed transferor of control; and (e) 
and Mr. Henry C. Littick the proposed transferee.
II. DEFINITIONS
2. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply:
a) “Act” means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 151 et 
seq.
b) “Adopting Order” means the Order of the Bureau adopting the terms of this
Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification.
c) “Applications” means the FCC Form 315 long form transfer of control 
applications filed by Ms. Norma J. Littick and Mr. Henry C. Littick, to transfer of
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control of ownership interests in the above captioned licenses, each of which is
an “Application.”
d) “Bureau” means the Media Bureau of the Federal Communications
Commission.
e) “Commission” and “FCC” mean the Federal Communications Commission and
all of its bureaus and offices.
f) “Communications Laws” means, collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the 
published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to which the 
Parties are subject by virtue of their being Commission licensees, including but 
not limited to 47 C.F.R. 73.3540.
g) “Compliance Plan” means the compliance plan provided in the Appendix hereto. 
h) “Effective Date” means the date on which the Bureau releases the Adopting
Order.
i) “Investigation” means the Bureau’s investigation of information contained in the
Applications.
j) “Parties” means, (a) SOBS; (b) SOTS; (c) Ms. Norma J. Littick, the proposed 
transferor of control; and (d) and Mr. Henry C. Littick, the proposed transferee, 
each of which is a “Party.”
k) “SOBS” means Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc., which is the 
licensee of Stations WHIZ(AM), Zanesville, OH; WHIZ-FM, South Zanesville, 
OH; WZVL(FM), Philo, OH; and WWCD(FM), Baltimore, OH, collectively 
“Radio Stations.”
l) “SOTS” means Southeastern Ohio Television System, which is the licensee of
Station WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, OH, the “Television Station.”
m) “Rules” means the Commission’s regulations found in Title 47 of the Code of
Federal Regulations.
III. BACKGROUND
3.          On May 13, 2013, the Parties filed five Applications requesting Commission consent to 
transfer control for the above captioned radio and television stations from Ms. Norma J. Littick to her son, 
Mr. Henry C. Littick. The Applications propose that the transfer of control would occur by transferring 
interest in SOTS through various intervening entities.  Under the proposed transfer of control, Ms. 
Littick’s ownership interest in SOTS, through various intervening entities, would go from 88.25% to
33.66%.1   As a result, Mr. Littick’s ownership interest in SOTS would go from a non-attributable 2%
1 SOTS is held pursuant to a general partnership consisting of four entities: NJL Company, Inc. (“NJL”)(66%); 
SOBS (20%); EGB Company Inc. (“EGB”) (11%): and JCG Company, Inc. (“JCG”) (3%). Ms. Littick currently 
holds a 100% ownership in NJL; a 70% interest in SOBS; and a 75% interest in EGB. Mr. Littick currently holds a 
non-attributable 2% interest in SOTS through his 10% interest in SOBS.
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ownership interest to a 56.59% controlling interest.2   The Applications also propose transferring Ms. 
Littick’s entire 70% ownership interests in SOBS to Mr. Littick. Accordingly, Mr. Littick’s ownership 
interest in SOBS would increase from 10% to 80%. All other shareholder ownership interests in SOTS 
and SOBS would remain the same.
4.          In the course of processing the Applications it was discovered that the transfer of control 
was prematurely consummated prior to the filing of a long form transfer of control application and 
subsequent Commission approval. According to the Parties, the ownership changes were effectuated in 
December 2012, five months prior to the filing of the Applications. The Parties contend that this 
unauthorized transfer occurred as the result of a “miscommunication [between Mr. Littick, local counsel 
and communications counsel] concerning the status of the changes and that the ownership changes should 
not have proceeded until prior Commission approval had been granted.”    The unauthorized transfer of 
control was not discovered until October 25, 2013, five months after the Applications were filed.  Upon 
discovering this “mistake” the Parties promptly contacted Video Division and Audio Division staff and 
amended the Applications to note that the ownership change had occurred prematurely and provide an 
explanation as to how this occurred.
5.         Section 310(d) of the Act states, in relevant part: “No construction permit or station 
license, or any rights thereunder, shall be transferred, assigned, or disposed of in any manner, voluntarily 
or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, or by transfer of control of any corporation holding such permit or 
license, to any person except upon application to the Commission and upon finding by the Commission 
that the public interest, convenience, and necessity will be served thereby.” Section 73.3540(a) of the 
Rules similarly states that “[p]rior consent of the FCC must be obtained for a voluntary assignment or 
transfer of control.”3   In addition, Section 73.3540(b) requires a licensee to file an application with the 
FCC “45 days prior to the contemplated effective date of the…transfer of control.”4  The Parties contend 
that their failure to file with the commission in a timely manner and unauthorized transfer of control was 
the result of “a honest mistaken on the part of Henry Littick as to what was required by the Commission.”
6.          Because of the issues identified in the Bureau’s investigation, the Parties have agreed to 
enter into this Consent Decree to which SOTS, SOBS, Norma J. Littick, Henry C. Littick, and the Bureau 
intend to be legally bound. The Parties have also committed to implement and adhere to the Compliance 
Plan, which is incorporated by reference into this Consent Decree.
III.    TERMS OF AGREEMENT
7.          Adopting Order. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent Decree shall be 
subject to final approval by the Bureau by incorporation of such provisions by reference in the Adopting 
Order.
8.          Jurisdiction. The Parties agree that the Bureau has jurisdiction over it and the matters 
contained in this Consent Decree and that the Bureau has the authority to enter into and adopt this 
Consent Decree.
2 Following approval of the transfer of control Mr. Littick would hold a 49% ownership interest in NJL; 80%
interest in SOBS; and 75% interest in EGB. Ms. Littick will retain a 51% interest in NJL.
3 47 C.F.R. § 73.3540(a).
4 47 C.F.R. § 733540(b).
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9.          Effective Date; Violations.  The Parties agree that this Consent Decree shall become 
effective on the Effective Date as defined herein. As of the Effective Date, the Adopting Order and this 
Consent Decree shall have the same force and effect as any other order of the Commission.  Any violation 
of the Adopting Order or of the terms of this Consent Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a 
Commission order, entitling the Commission to exercise any rights and remedies attendant to the 
enforcement of a Commission order.
10.        Termination of Investigation. In express reliance on the covenants and representations 
in  this Consent Decree and  to  avoid further expenditure of public resources,  the Bureau agrees to 
terminate the Investigation. In consideration for the termination of the Investigation, the Parties agree to 
the terms and conditions contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that in the absence of new material 
evidence, the Bureau will not use the facts developed in this Investigation through the Effective Date, or 
the existence of this Consent Decree, to institute on its own motion any new proceeding, formal or 
informal, or take any action on its own motion against the Parties concerning the matters that were the 
subject of the Investigation. The Bureau shall grant the Applications after the Effective Date, provided 
that the following conditions have been met: (1) the voluntary contribution referenced in Paragraph 13 
below has been fully and timely satisfied; and (2) there are no issues that would preclude grant of the 
Applications. In the event that there are issues that would preclude the grant of any Application, it will 
remain pending.
11.        Subsequent Investigations.      Nothing in this Consent Decree shall prevent the 
Commission or its delegated authority from adjudicating complaints or other adjudicatory pleadings filed 
against the Parties or its affiliates for alleged violations of the Act or the Commission’s rules or for any 
other type of alleged misconduct, regardless of when such misconduct took place. The Commission’s 
adjudication of any such complaints will be based solely on the record developed in that proceeding. 
Except as expressly provided in this Consent Decree, this Consent Decree shall not prevent the 
Commission from investigating new evidence of noncompliance by the Parties with Communications 
Laws.
12.        Admission of Violation.    The Parties stipulate that they have admitted in the 
Applications that they violated Section 310(d) of the Act and Section 73.3540 of the Rules by allowing 
Mr. Henry C. Littick to assume control of SOTS and SOBS without prior Commission authorization and 
notification of consummation. The Bureau finds that its Investigation raises no substantial and material 
questions of fact as to whether the Parties possesses the basic qualifications, including those relating to 
character, to control a Commission license or authorization or whether SOBS or SOTS possesses the 
basic qualifications to be a Commission licensee.
13.        Voluntary Contribution. The Parties agree that they will collectively make a voluntary 
contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars ($22,000) 
within thirty  (30) calendar days after the Effective Date.  The Parties shall also  send electronic 
notification of payment to Evan Morris at evan.morris@fcc.gov and Kim Varner at kim.varner@fcc.gov
on the date said payment is made. A payment of Eleven Thousand ($11,000) must be made by check or 
similar instrument, wire transfer, or credit card, and must include the NAL/Account numbers and FRNs 
referenced above for the Television Station. A payment of Eleven Thousand ($11,000) must be made by 
check or similar instrument, wire transfer, or credit card, and must include the NAL/Account numbers and 
FRNs referenced above for the Radio Stations. Regardless of the form of payment, a completed FCC 
Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be submitted.5    When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the
5 An FCC Form 159 and detailed instructions for completing the form may be obtained at
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf.
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Account Number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID) and enter the letters “FORF” in block number
24A (payment type code).  Below are additional instructions you should follow based on the form of 
payment you select:6
? Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the order of the Federal 
Communications Commission. Such payments (along with the completed Form 159) must be 
mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-
9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank – Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-
GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.
? Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank 
TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001. To complete the wire transfer and ensure 
appropriate crediting of the wired funds, a completed Form 159 must be faxed to U.S. Bank 
at (314) 418-4232 on the same business day the wire transfer is initiated.
? Payment by credit card must be made by providing the required credit card information on 
FCC Form 159 and signing and dating the Form 159 to authorize the credit card payment. 
The completed Form 159 must then be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. 
Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank –
Government Lockbox  #979088,  SL-MO-C2-GL,  1005  Convention  Plaza, St. Louis, MO
63101.
14.        Compliance Plan.    The Parties represent that they will adopt and implement a 
compliance plan for the purpose of preventing future violations of the Act and of the Rules. A summary 
of the plan is set forth in the Appendix. The Parties agree, to the extent that they have not already done 
so, to implement the Compliance Plan upon grant of each Application and to keep such Compliance Plan 
in effect for three (3) years thereafter.
15.        Waivers.  The Parties waive any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or 
judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this 
Consent Decree and the Adopting Order, provided the Bureau issues an Adopting Order as defined 
herein. The Parties shall retain the right to challenge Commission interpretation of the Consent Decree or 
any terms contained herein. If the Commission (or the United States on behalf of the Commission) brings 
a judicial action to enforce the terms of the Adopting Order, neither the Parties nor the Commission shall 
contest the validity of the Consent Decree or the Adopting Order, and the Parties shall waive any statutory 
right to a trial de novo. The Parties hereby agree to waive any claims they may have under the Equal 
Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. § 504 and 47 C.F.R. § 1.1501 et seq., relating to the matters addressed in 
this Consent Decree.
16.        Invalidity. In the event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is rendered invalid by any 
court of competent jurisdiction, it shall become null and void and may not be used in any manner in any
legal proceeding.
17. Subsequent Rule or Order.  The Parties agree that if any provision of the Consent
Decree conflicts with any subsequent rule or order adopted by the Commission (except an order
6 Should The Parties have questions regarding payment procedures, it should contact the Financial Operations Group
Help Desk by phone at 1-877-480-3201, or by e-mail at ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.
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specifically intended to revise the terms of this Consent Decree to which the Parties does not expressly 
consent) that provision will be superseded by such rule or Commission order.
18.        Successors and Assigns. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent Decree 
shall be binding on its successors, assigns, and transferees.
19.        Final Settlement.  The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent Decree shall 
constitute a final settlement between the Parties with respect to the Investigation.
20.        Modifications.  This Consent Decree cannot be modified without the advance written 
consent of both the Parties and the Commission.
21.        Paragraph Headings.  The  headings of the paragraphs in  this Consent Decree are 
inserted for convenience only and are not intended to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Consent 
Decree.
22.        Authorized Representative. The individuals signing this Consent Decree on behalf of 
each Party represents and warrants that he is authorized by the Party to execute this Consent Decree and 
to bind the Party to the obligations set forth herein. The FCC signatory represents that he is signing this 
Consent Decree in his official capacity and that he is authorized to execute this Consent Decree.
23.        Counterparts.  This Consent Decree may be signed in any number of counterparts 
(including by facsimile), each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be an original, and all of 
which counterparts together shall constitute one and the same fully executed instrument.
MEDIA BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
William T. Lake, Chief Date
Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System, Inc.
By: Date
Southeastern Ohio Television System
By: Date
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Norma J. Littick
By: herself
Date
Henry C. Littick
By: himself Date
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APPENDIX
COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR STATIONS
WHIZ(TV), WHIZ(AM), WHIZ-FM, WZVL(FM), and WWCD(FM)
In order to ensure compliance with the Commission’s Rules and the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, the Parties will institute the following procedures for each of the following television and radio 
broadcast stations: Station WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, OH; WHIZ(AM) Zanesville, OH; WHIZ-FM, South 
Zanesville, OH; WZVL(FM), Philo, OH; and WWCD(FM), Baltimore, OH.  Unless otherwise provided, 
all terms defined in the Consent Decree apply to this Compliance Plan.
1. The Station will conduct training for all Station employees and management on 
compliance with FCC Rules applicable to his or her duties at the Station and Station operations. 
It will designate its Station Manager as a Compliance Officer responsible for responding to 
Station employee questions and consulting with FCC Counsel regarding compliance matters. 
The Station will conduct refresher training for Station employees and management at least once
every twelve (12) months, and will train any new Station employee within five (5) business days 
of commencement of his or her duties at the Station.
2. The Station shall engage independent FCC Counsel on an ongoing basis to 
provide guidance to the Parties on FCC compliance issues, to provide regular updates and 
notices on developments in communications law applicable to the Station and the Stations 
operations, and to review all applications and reports prior to filing with the FCC. In regard to 
the last matter, the Parties’ recognize and acknowledge that any and all information provided to 
the FCC must completely and candidly set forth all relevant facts and circumstances, regardless 
of whether such submission may disclose a violation of the Act or Rules.