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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 […]

95X has a new program director, and like the other rock stations in town, it’s a lady that’s running the show. Alexis, a 13-year veteran of the active rock station, slides into the slot left vacant by Bob O’Dell’s exit in August. She also picks up the 3-7 p.m. afternoon drive on-air shift.

After spending his entire 25-year radio career at 95X (WAQX), Dave Frisina has decided that it’s time for a change.

In the wake of Citadel Communications’ move to shut down its Internet division, comes word from the company that web streaming of its stations is expected to continue. Citadel, which owns Syracuse stations 93Q, 95X, Lite 105.9, and ESPN Radio 1260, has a two-year web streaming deal with Yahoo.

Galaxy Communications has decided not to pursue an earlier decision this year to wrestle 95X (WAQX) for radio broadcast rights to Syracuse University sports. Galaxy owner Ed Levine says without a decision by SU at this point, Galaxy wouldn’t have enough time to put together an effective advertising and promotional campaign.

Stuttering John Melendez, a regular on the Howard Stern Show heard locally on 95X, is bringing his comedy act to town.

From his early days as a fry cook at Sambo’s restaurant, to who helped shape his long radio career, 95X (WAQX) program director Bob O’Dell answers Ten Questions this week on allaccess.com.

Larry Wilson, chairman of Citadel Communications, has decided to leave the company he founded. With the recent hiring of Infinity’s Farid Suleman to head the day-to-day operations of the radio group, there was little room at the top for Wilson.

Several area radio stations plan to take part in tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s parade on Salina Street in downtown Syracuse. Stations listed in the published lineup include Oldies 92.1 (WSEN), WOLF/Radio Disney, 93Q (WNTQ), 95X (WAQX), and Lite 105.9 (WLTI). The 18th annual parade is scheduled to begin at noon on Saturday and will be broadcast […]

Three years ago, 570 WSYR lost its Syracuse University play-by-play contract to 95X (WAQX) and WNSS 1260 AM. This July that contract is up, and WSYR as well as TK-99 (WTKW) are looking to become ‘The Voice of the Orange.