LOWVILLE — You probably don’t hear about the Lewis County Fair unless you actually live in Lewis County, but this year’s fair managed to attract many country music fans, along with Watertown’s leading radio station, Froggy 97 (WFRY). [More »]

WATERTOWN — Despite the fact the numbers were recalculated after two in-tab diaries were discarded from the Fall 2009 survey period, there do not appear to be any major surprises in the latest Arbitron ratings released for the Watertown market… or in the re-issued Fall 2009 numbers. [More »]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — During one of his national tour appearances over the weekend, Glenn Beck told fans he has been diagnosed with macular distrophy, a disease that could cost the syndicated talk show host his vision.  Beck’s syndicated show has affiliates in all four markets of CNYRadio.com’s coverage area. [More »]

WATERTOWN — More congratulations to pass along today as we receive more details about NYSBA Award winners.  Froggy 97 (WFRY) in Watertown takes home Best Morning Show for the 5th year in a row, thanks to the efforts of “James Pond and Cricket and the Morning Splash.” [More »]

WATERTOWN — The Fall 2009 ratings are out for the Watertown market, and there are no big surprises: perennial leader Froggy 97 (WFRY) and its country format continue to lead the pack. CHR “The Border” (WBDR) appears to be gaining steam, but remains a distant second. [More »]

WATERTOWN — From the better late than never file, good news for C. Lee Hinkleman, Sr.; the local snowmobiling enthusiast’s weekly IROC and Beyond Snowmobile Show is picking up plenty of steam. Reports say the show’s affiliate base recently expanded to six stations, and that number will soon double. [More »]

WATERTOWN — Reginald James Pettiford, perhaps better known by his on-air nickname “Jimbo,” has passed away.  The afternoon drive personality from Classic Hits Z93 (WCIZ) was 56 years old.  Updated 12/24 at 11am with arrangements. [More »]

About 300 country stations nationwide — including three in Central New York — are hunting for new programming to fill their weekend schedules after Premiere Radio Networks cancelled the long-running “Jeff Foxworthy Countdown” today. [More »]

WATERTOWN — Plenty of big fundraisers in the North Country this fall… in the past month, Stephens Media Group’s country powerhouse Froggy 97 (WFRY) has helped with a handful, including two just this week alone. [More »]

WATERTOWN — Longtime North Country broadcaster George Neher died today at the age of 65.  Neher, who worked for decades at WWNY radio and WTNY, was found dead by his wife inside their home at about 1:20 this afternoon. [More »]