SYRACUSE — Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man “Big Mike” Fiss and NPR’s Scott Simon recently shared some of their experiences in broadcasting and journalism with students at F-M’s Eagle Hill Middle School. Specifically, Simon spoke about the way technology — specifically social media — has impacted journalism. [More »]

OSWEGO — He was the very first voice heard on the air when WRVO signed on more than four decades ago.  Along the way, he served in just about every capacity possible at the station — and this morning, General Manager John Krauss announced he plans to retire at the end of the month.
Updated 3/10 with WRVO press release issued today. [More »]

OSWEGO — Dave Bullard is back on the airwaves as the new Senior News Reporter/Producer at the WRVO Stations.  He posted the news on his Facebook page last week, he started at the NPR affiliate on Monday and his first story aired today. [More »]

OSWEGO — National Public Radio affiliate WRVO announced plans to launch a new locally-produced show co-hosted by Morning Edition host Jason Smith and reporter Jasmyn Belcher. Weekly Edition is set to debut on March 19. [More »]

CANTON — North Country Public Radio (headquartered at WSLU) has a new Friday night lineup, debuting tomorrow night.  The new schedule features a number of different music-focused programs. [More »]

GENEVA — If you had trouble receiving WEOS on its main signal at 89.7 in Geneva or translator W201CD at 88.1 in Ithaca last week, don’t worry — it wasn’t your radio.  The station suffered a “snowstorm related power surge,” according to GM Aaron Read.  The surge resulted in WEOS broadcasting at very low power for nearly a week, but the signal’s back on track now. [More »]

OSWEGO — The latest major fundraising effort from NPR affiliate WRVO generated close to $182,000 in pledges, and “donations are still coming in” following the mid-October event.  Also inside: a new frequency for WRVO’s Norwich translator. [More »]

OSWEGO — It may be considered an “off year” compared to last year’s presidential election or next year’s mid-term elections, but Election Night is still one of the biggest nights of the year for newsrooms across the country.  And while things may have been ho-hum in many parts of the country, there was plenty of excitement in CNY. [More »]

OSWEGO — WRVO is gearing up for its Fall Fundraiser, and they could use your help.  The drive up to the Port City might seem long–especially if you listen via WRVJ/Watertown or WRVN/Utica — but they’re offering tours of their state-of-the-art studios and free food to help entice you to volunteer. [More »]

Garrison Keillor, host of NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion is recovering following what doctors are calling a “minor stroke” over the weekend.  A spokesperson at the Mayo Clinic in Keillor’s home state of Minnesota says “he plans to resume a normal schedule next week.” [More »]