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Froggy Still King in Watertown

Froggy Still King in Watertown

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 »]

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Snowmobile Show Expanding Beyond CNY

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 »]

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Z93 Afternoon Driver “Jimbo” Dies at 56

Z93 Afternoon Driver “Jimbo” Dies at 56

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 »]

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Premiere Cancels “Jeff Foxworthy Countdown”

Premiere Cancels “Jeff Foxworthy Countdown”

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 »]

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POTW: Froggy at the First Frost (2009)

POTW: Froggy at the First Frost (2009)

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 »]

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Watertown Legend George Neher Dies

Watertown Legend George Neher Dies

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 »]

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WNER to Carry Live Semi-Pro Football

WNER to Carry Live Semi-Pro Football

WATERTOWN — North Country ESPN Radio affiliate 1410 The Winner (WNER) will be offering live coverage of all four remaining Watertown Red and Black home games this season.  The semi-pro football club’s next home contest is this Saturday. [More »]

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Froggy Still Tops in Watertown

Froggy Still Tops in Watertown

WATERTOWN — The Spring 2009 Arbitron ratings for the Watertown market are out, and the “public” Persons 12+ numbers show Stephens Media Group’s Froggy 97 (WFRY) maintaining a very comfortable lead over the competition. [More »]

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Country Host Kingsley’s Future Secure to 2014

Country Host Kingsley’s Future Secure to 2014

Good news for Central New York country music fans who enjoy hearing Bob Kingsley’s weekly countdowns — the host’s contract has been renewed through 2014. [More »]

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POTW: Benefit for Bud’s Family (2009)

POTW: Benefit for Bud’s Family (2009)

WATERTOWN — Co-workers, listeners and other friends recently gathered for a benefit for the family of Bud “Green” Yeman.  The Froggy 97 (WFRY) afternoon driver lost two daughters and a soon-to-be-born grandchild during a Memorial Day weekend crash that also claimed two other lives. [More »]

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