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ITHACA — Two CHR competitors are one step closer to becoming part of the same family, raising questions as to their future.  In today’s edition of its Daily Digest, the FCC announced it has approved the sale of Z95.5 (WFIZ) to Saga Communications, the owner of rival Hits 103.3 (W277BS, simulcasting WYXL-HD2).

Updated 11:20am — ITHACA — The parent company of the Cayuga Radio Group, the dominant radio cluster in Ithaca, is looking to grow bigger.  According to documents filed with the FCC last week, Saga Communications wants to buy ROI Broadcasting CHR station Z95.5 (WFIZ) and three translators.  The $715,000 deal is being spurred by a […]

ITHACA — The Cayuga Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, has a job opening for a “Digital/Interactive Coordinator/Web and Graphic Design” person.  The full description, as provided by the cluster, is as follows:

ITHACA — Know any students considering a career in radio?  The Cayuga Radio Group and the New York State Broadcasters Association are teaming up to offer a paid internship at the cluster this summer.  The cluster, owned by Saga Communications, is now accepting applications.

ITHACA — The Cayuga Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, is looking to add another account executive to its sales department.  General Manager Chet Osadchey sends along the official posting, which summarizes the position as a “commission based job selling and servicing radio advertising accounts” for the cluster’s seven stations, “plus excellent digital products and […]

ITHACA — Nearly a month after Ithaca Police Officer Anthony Augustine was shot in the line of duty, he’s still recuperating.  The seven stations of the Cayuga Radio Group created a larger-than-life “get well” card for Officer Augustine, and had it on display in many locations around the area over the past few weeks, gathering well […]

ITHACA — A little over two months since “Hits Girl Katie” left Saga’s Hits 103.3 (W277BS) to pursue a new opportunity in New York City, the station has completed a contest to find her replacement.  The new Hits Girl was announced today via an email blast to listeners.

ITHACA — They called it “A Major Fundraiser” — and they had good reason for the name.  All seven stations in Saga’s Cayuga Radio Group urged listeners for contributions to help bring a new police K-9 to Tompkins County after the previous dog, Major, recently died of cancer.  Listeners surpassed all expectations.

ITHACA/CORTLAND — Look for some personality changes on the Ithaca radio dial. “Hits Girl Katie” from Hits 103.3 (W277BS) is heading south to New York City, as the station announces the search for its next Hits Girl. Meantime, sister station Lite Rock 97.3 (WYXL) is adding syndicated host Tom Kent to its weekend lineup.

ITHACA/CORTLAND — The Cayuga Radio Group of Saga Communications has an opening for a programming and promotions person.  We’re told the lucky candidate will replace Jason Kester, who originally planned to leave in December, but he had delayed his departure until the spring.