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WFBL is back home at 1390 AM

SYRACUSE -- Ten years after Buckley Broadcasting purchased the WFBL call letters and moved the station to 1050 AM, WFBL and the station's news-talk programming have returned to its legendary 1390 AM frequency.

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Ted & Amy to host press club dinner

OSWEGO -- 93Q's morning duo, Ted Long and Amy Robbins, are this year's hosts for the Oswego County Press Club's annual awards dinner on Wednesday.  The festivities, which get underway at 5:30 p.m. at Springside at Seneca Hill, include the presentation of the club's Golden Quote Awards for excellence in journalism, public relations, advertising and design.  For […]

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Phil Markert hosts 'legends' special

SYRACUSE -- Phil Markert knows a thing or two about the history of broadcasting in Syracuse. That, along with his engaging style, makes him a perfect fit to lead a discussion with some of the other greats of Syracuse radio and television.

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Bob O'Dell on the move again

CANTON, OH -- Less than two months into his new gig in Canton, Ohio, former 95X (WAQX) jock and program director Bob O'Dell is off to "pursue another opportunity."   O'Dell, who exited 95X in August amid controversy regarding his support of local music, made the move to WRQK in early October. No word yet on […]

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Y94FM, Lite 105.9 flip holiday switch

SYRACUSE -- Both Y94FM (WYYY) and Lite 105.9 (WLTI) are billing themselves as the area's "official holiday station" as each bumps up seasonal music into heavy rotation.  Y94FM flipped to all holiday music on Tuesday, while Lite 105.9 is playing about a 25% mix in with their regular playlist.  This is the third year in a […]

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O'Brien benefit raises over $25,000

SYRACUSE -- The Syracuse radio community and listeners alike showed up in huge numbers for the November 15th benefit for Jim O'Brien. The event, held at the Valley Legion Hall, raised over $25,000 through raffles, door prizes, and the sale of some WNDR related memorabilia.  O'Brien, who was a WNDR air personality for over 30 […]

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Report: Scorch pulled off 'The Dog'

SYRACUSE -- All Access is reporting that Scorch has been suspended from his duties at New Rock 105 'The Dog' (WWDG) pending a review of some on-air obscenities.  Scorch is the Clear Channel active rocker's afternoon air personality and music director. The station's web site lists Dino as The Dog's new afternoon guy.  Is Scorch gone for […]

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Report: Scorch pulled off 'The Dog'

All Access is reporting that Scorch has been suspended from his duties at New Rock 105 'The Dog' (WWDG) pending a review of some on-air obscenities. Scorch is the Clear Channel active rocker's afternoon air personality and music director. The station's web site lists Dino as The Dog's new afternoon guy. Is Scorch gone for […]

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Scorch's future still up in the air

SYRACUSE -- The word from New Rock 105 (WWDG) station management is that Scorch is in the dog house for playing the song "F--- You, B--- Me!" during his shift.

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Local Radio Disney winner heads to California

AUBURN, NY -- Heather Lardeo, a 12-year-old Auburn resident, is off to Anaheim, California this weekend to compete with seven other contestants in a national singing competition sponsored by Radio Disney.

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