New Rock 105 (WWDG) has tweaked its on-air lineup resulting in more local talent at 'The Dog'.

Scorch, who looks to have moved from the dog house back to The Dog's house, returns to his afternoon slot, while the station's program director, Erin Bristol, slides over from sister station Hot 107-9 (WWHT) to replace out of town voicetracker Laura Steele on middays. And Paulie takes over evenings from Chad Ericson who had also been piping in his show from outside the market.

Most cities across the country have at least one all-holiday music station; Utica-Rome is no exception.

Clear Channel's Kool 93.5 (WUCL) has put its mix of oldies on the shelf for the month of December to spin holiday tunes up through Christmas.

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.

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 more information, contact {information removed}.

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.

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 where he might be heading.  (Source: All Access)

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 row that Y94FM has gone all-out for the holidays.

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 years, is recovering from major surgery. 

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 good or is it all part of a stunt? Only time will tell.  (Story source: All Access)

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 good or is it all part of a stunt? Only time will tell.