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West Virginia's largest known cavern system has been shut down. A lawyer for Seneca Caverns owner Greer Industries says the business plan simply was not working. via WDBJ7

“We've always been programmed locally and we will continue to be”

Twenty Montana radio stations owned by Clear Channel Communications Inc. have been sold to GAP West Broadcasting of Denver as part of a 57-station, $74 million deal. via Missoulian

SIRI / XMSR Stifel analyst Blair Levin issued a note Wednesday regarding the proposed Sirius and XM merger. via The Media Stock Blog

“We haven't reached the end of the road yet”

By Richard C. Lewis

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - The largest U.S. radio station owner has agreed in principle to pay $22 million to victims of a Rhode Island nightclub fire that killed more than 100 people, the latest in a string of settlements that total more than $70 million.

The agreement is between Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications Inc., and plaintiffs who filed suit on behalf of those killed and injured in the blaze, one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history. Read more

In a departure from a tradition that has taken place ever since Mel Karmazin took over as CEO, Sirius announced the date of their conference call prior to XM. via Sirius Satellite Radio News

“XM THRILLER: The Music of Michael Jackson”

XM Radio announced today that it will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" by dedicating XM channel 63 to the pop icon for the entire month of March. via Digital Home Canada

“I'm thrilled to be a part of Salem and these great heritage New York stations. There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon and I'm honored to be leading the team that will take these stations to the next level.”

O'Neill takes over as leader of two of America's leading Christian Talk radio stations, also streaming on the web at nycradio.com, wmca.com, and wwdj.com. Prior to joining Salem Communications, O'Neill served ... via PR-inside.com

“Rallies and protests on both sides of the issue planned in Washington today.”

Here's a belated item for your media-bias talking points: after rummaging through the media coverage of the typically large March for Life on Tuesday, January 22, I have the following scorecard: -- ABC, CBS, ... via NewsBusters.org

SIRI / XMSR Jim Cramer is speaking about Sirius Satellite Radio yet again. This time, in his " Lightning Round " Cramer stated, "I want you to stay with Sirius." Good advice???? Perhaps it is, but it is getting ... via Seeking Alpha

“We did our best to try and bring Wease back to WCMF, but in the end, were not able to reach an agreement. We understand that he intends to pursue other opportunities.”

Popular radio personality, Brother Wease is officially done with WCMF. The radio station he'd been on for 22 years has cut off contract negotiations. via WHEC-TV Rochester

“The most obvious other explanation is that Sirius has attracted some great radio personalities, some of whom, like Howard Stern , were clearly more popular in the Northeast”

Online retailer TSS-Radio has released estimates of where Sirius Satellite Radio is most popular, saying that it is clearly most popular in the northeast region of the country. via FMQB

“XM fans will truly appreciate the enhanced user experience through the Hyundai Sonata's new touch-screen display. Now, listening to XM Radio in the vehicle is richer and easier than ever before”

XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, announced today that 2009 Hyundai Sonata buyers will experience an enhanced XM radio listening experience through the vehicles available color, touch-screen ... via KVOA-TV Tucson

“All of our satellite and Internet streaming music production networks run on Foundry's networking equipment”

Investors in the satellite radio sector have a new derivative investment option to consider in Foundry Networks. via Sirius Satellite Radio News

“It's important to help clients rethink how they think about the medium, that they don't just think of the traditional side of the radio dial. Radio is so much more”

February 01, 2008 By Katy Bachman/ Adweek Radio's top execs took a first step towards turning around the perception that radio is yesterday's medium. via Technology Marketing

Sirius Satellite Radio today announced the launch of Indie Talk, a talk radio channel that it says "will serve as an uncensored, unfiltered forum for independent thought and opinion" The channel will feature ... via Digital Home Canada

Illinois Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of a popular National Public Radio host and a pro-choice leader today. via WAND-TV Decatur

Clear Channel Outdoor is teaming up with MSNBC and CNBC to provide digital reporting of primary election results on Super Tuesday using its network of high-tech LED billboards. via The Birmingham News

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Monday it is keeping its ratings on media company Clear Channel Communications Inc., including a "B+" corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with negative implications. via Quamnet