1 DAY ONLY — 2 GREAT SHOWS!

October 17, 2013 in Uncategorized

Get your tickets starting December 15th at the Wood Theater or online at woodtheater.org or call (518) 874-0800. These will make great gifts and stocking stuffers, but get yours early — We sold out last year’s show in early January!

Don’t miss out!

Streaming Worldwide!

October 12, 2013 in Uncategorized

We’re very very pleased to announce that we are streaming everywhere and on ALL your devices! Computers, laptops, tablets, and smart phones! Use the corresponding links on the right hand side of this webpage to find the appropriate venue for your device! If you don’t have any devices, there’s always the old fashioned radio!

WCKM Receives Two NYSBA Awards

June 26, 2013 in Station News

Awards for Excellence in BroadcastingRegional Radio Group was honored Monday night at the 47th “Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting,” an annual contest sponsored by the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) recognizing outstanding achievement among New York’s radio and television stations. The awards were handed out at The Sagamore Resort Hotel in Bolton Landing.

98.5 WCKM was awarded for “Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign” (for Glens Falls Hospital Cancer Services Program) and “Outstanding Sportscast” (Dan Miner’s High School Sports Scoreboard), while WCQL-FM (Hits 95.9) won for “Outstanding Commercial” (New Student Housing At SUNY Adirondack).

Regional Radio Group Owner and General Manager Clay Ashworth said “I couldn’t be more proud of those who were involved in the creation of the Cancer Services and the New Student Housing campaigns, which both won awards for excellence, and Dan Miner for his sixth award for excellence for the High School Sports Scoreboard.”

NYSBA President David Donovan said “This prestigious honor celebrates stations that provide good stewardship and excellent service to their communities. We admire and commend their efforts to serve the public interest.”

Celebrating 40 Years of Arts On the Air with Sue Ford

June 5, 2013 in Uncategorized

Regional Radio Group’s Sue Ford this week celebrated the 40th anniversary of her Arts On the Air program, which originated on WWSC and is currently heard every Sunday morning on Regional Radio Group’s 98.5 WCKM FM, WCQL 95.9 FM and WWSC 1450 AM.Sue_40

In honor of the anniversary, Monday’s North Country Notebook on Talk! 1450 WWSC devoted an entire hour to Sue Ford and her decades of broadcasting, as nearly a dozen guests from the local arts community stepped up to the microphone to pay tribute. Among the guests sharing their thoughts on this landmark anniversary were former Wood Theater Executive Director Bill Woodward and his successor Erin Coon, Lake George Arts Project Executive Director John Strong, Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Music Director Charles Peltz, Neil and Phyllis Akins from WrightStage Productions, and many others.

Read more on our sister station, Talk 1450 WWSC…

Treasure Chest Winner!

May 20, 2013 in Uncategorized

Congratulations Virginia Rivers!

2013 WCKM Treasure Chest Winner!

See the gallery on our Facebook Page!

key winner

Here is the full list of prizes!

  • From Green Management LLC, Park Road, Queensbury: model 20371 Toro 22 inch very speed high wheel recycler with bagger $339.00

  •  A Pureheat 5000 BTU two-appliances-in-one, heats up to 1,000 sq feet with a built in air purifier from Charlie’s Capital Vacuum, 15 Park Street G.F. $299.00

  •  A 6×9 Adirondack area rug from Floormaster Carpet One in the Mark Plaza next to Dreamhouse Furniture, Queensbury. $250.00

  •  A $250.00 Gift Certificate from Infinite Mobility, Dix Ave GF behind Empire Ambulance Service. Use for a car starter, car audio or window tinting.

  •  A Five Combines Great Steak-out package with 30 lbs total of NY strip, NY sirloin, and rib eye steaks from Lewis Super, Burgoyne Ave HF $250.00

  •  A sterling silver turquoise and bead bracelet, necklace and earring collection valued at $350.00 from Scoville Jewelers, downtown Glens Falls at the fountain.

  •  Two Minka air-hammered copper 52 inch 5-bladed ceiling fans with halogen downlight from Warren Electric Supply, Dix Ave, Queensbury, valued at $828.00.

  •  His & Hers car starters from Boomer McLoud for car audio, mobile video, marine audio, and car starters. Dix Ave Queensbury. $500.00

  •  $250.00 gift certificate from Mcdermotts Harley Davidson, on State Route 4 Fort Ann

  •  From Cronin’s Golf Course, golf for 4 with cart and lunch and a beverage, value $500.00

  •  Dinner for 4 and the performance of this year’s production of Moonlight and Magnolias at the Lake George Dinner Theatre, Lake George NY. $265.00

  •  A $50.00 floral arrangement, one per month for five months, valued at $250.00 from Binley Florist and Garden Center at the corner of Dix and Quaker Road in Queensbury.

  • A party package for eight from Adventure Racing Family Fun Center, Route Nine Queensbury, including two and a half hours of unlimited laser tag and bumper car rides and five dollars in tokens, plus pizza and soda, valued at $250.00.

  • $500.00 gift certificate from Oscar’s Smokehouse on Raymond Lane in Warrensburg.

  •  A $250.00 Stihl trimmer from Braley and Noxon Hardware on Main Street in North Creek.

  •  From North Creek Trading Post behind Braley and Noxon Hardware on Main Street in North Creek, a $250.00 gift certificate.

  •  From Watkins Garden Center, a Quasquicentennial Treasure garden package valued at one-thousand dollars, including an assortment of plants, planters, and outdoor living accessories.

  •  From Pools Plus on Main Street in Queensbury, a $250.00 gift certificate good for in-store items.

  •  A whole-house indoor air quality solution package, professionally installed by One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Progress Drive in Queensbury, valued at $750.00, includes an OxyQuantum LED Ultra-voilet Air Scrubber and Micro Powerguard Electrostatic Air Filtration System.

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