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UTICA-ROME — The mysterious “welcome back” billboards along some Utica-area highways are now explained: locally-owned Roser Communications has named Dave Wheeler as the new morning host at Bug Country (WBUG/WBGK) and Liz Ellis is returning to mornings on top 40 Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU). Both begin in their new roles next Monday, March 2.

SYRACUSE — The CNY Central cluster of stations, including NBC3 (WSTM 3.1), CBS5 (WKOF 15.1) and CW6 (WSTM 3.2) is looking for a news video editor. According to a job posting provided by Sinclair Broadcast Group, the part-time job requires a college degree or 1 year of experience, with pay ranging between the New York

UTICA-ROME — The brand now likely has a larger following in the larger Syracuse market, but Galaxy Media’s first KROCK station, 94.9 WKLL Frankfort, signed on in the Mohawk Valley 36 years ago today. But longtime listeners might remember it wasn’t called “KROCK” from day one.

UTICA-ROME — The FCC has finally approved a request filed in late December, for 1310 WTLB to remain silent for an indefinite period of time due to a tower site sale. Now, the clock is ticking for Syracuse-based owner Galaxy Media Partners to get WTLB back on the air or lose the license for good.

UTICA/ROME – Dave “Wheels” Wheeler is no longer co-hosting mornings at Big Frog 104 (WFRG). And don’t expect him to resurface at a sister station this time — after 16 years with Townsquare Media, he’s exited the River Road studios completely.

UTICA-ROME –After steady decline over the past few ratings periods, country flamethrower Big Frog 104 (WFRG) has fallen out of the top spot in the Mohawk Valley. The latest topline ratings from Nielsen show Townsquare sister station Lite 98.7 (WLZW) — despite also losing some audience — has risen to the top of the survey.

SYRACUSE — For the first time in years, we’ve got no idea whether the “top 40 leader” in Syracuse is iHeart’s Hot 107.9 (WWHT) or Cumulus’ 93Q (WNTQ). The latest topline ratings data from Nielsen doesn’t include data for 93Q or any other Cumulus stations.

SYRACUSE — Former local radio personality and programmer Peter McElvein, known for awhile by his on-air alias “Pete McKay,” has died, according to an obituary shared by a longtime CNYRadio reader.

SYRACUSE — A day after announcing the exit of Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Gary from its Sunny 102 (WZUN), Galaxy Media Partners announced several back office promotions including a new Chief Operating Officer and a new Chief Content Officer.

SYRACUSE – Longtime local broadcaster Rick Gary is no longer be working in the studio that bears his name at Sunny 102 (WZUN). Station owner Galaxy Media Partners announced his departure today.