UTICA-ROME -- Mohawk Valley country powerhouse Big Frog 104 (WFRG) is starting to prepare for "Frogfest 22" and that includes an open call this morning for local talent who want to play on the same stage as the national headliner act(s).

LOS ANGELES -- Our latest Picture of the Week comes from the "Where Are They Now" file.  An observant CNYRadio.com reader tipped us off to the blog of the famous Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the popular Loveline show -- where Pinsky posted a picture from a recent meeting between himself and a former K-Rock (WKLL/WKRH/WKRL) personality.

OSWEGO -- WRVO is one of five public broadcasters chosen to take part in a "major journalism initiative" which will establish a new "Local Journalism Center" tasked with documenting technology's role in "rebuilding Upstate New York's economy." The initiative will fund the hiring of new reporters, a manager to coordinate the efforts, and an interactive web portal to accompany the effort.

SYRACUSE – The man behind the “CNY Latino” newspaper is looking to expand the offerings of Spanish-language radio programming in the area. But Hugo Acosta says he’s having a tough time finding stations to carry the new programs he’d like to produce.

SYRACUSE -- Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 25th: that's the date set for the 5th Annual Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament.  The event raises money for broadcasting scholarships while remembering the Newsradio 570 WSYR broadcaster who was killed by a drunk driver in 2006.

WATERTOWN -- Broadcasters partnering with animal shelters is nothing new, but it's not every day you hear of a pet being named after a radio station.  It's happened though -- a North Country dog adoption agency has named one of their pooches after Tunes 92-5 (WBLH).  Inside the story: a picture of "Tunes" and how you can adopt him or one of his friends.

SYRACUSE -- We told you last month that 93Q (WNTQ) morning duo Ted and Amy were selected as one of eight recipients of the 2010 Post-Standard Achievement Awards.  In case you missed it, the pair were featured in today's newspaper and the report is also available online.

CINCINNATI, OH -- There are at least two notable objections to the prearranged Chapter 11 plans announced by Regent Communications earlier this month -- one from a shareholder and one from a U.S. trustee.  Regent owns four stations in the Utica-Rome market.
Update 3/23: Report says U.S. trustee's objection has been dismissed.

SYRACUSE -- The WLTI call letters at 105.9 The Big Talker are history.  Citadel Syracuse OM Tom Mitchell tells CNYRadio.com, effective today, the new call letters are WXTL.  The new talk format launched on March 3, replacing Lite Rock 105.9.

CENTRAL NEW YORK -- Plenty of local stations helped their communities celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by taking part in local parades and other events.  It wouldn't be fair to just show one station, so we've got a few different ones sharing the honors in this edition of Picture of the Week.
Updated 8:15pm to add New Country WOLF 105.1.