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Discover
the new WMSA 1340! We’re still your station that’s first for news. Now
we’re also your station for great oldies! From the Beatles and the Beach
Boys to the great sounds of Neil Diamond and the Supremes, you’ll relive
the great musical memories of the 1950's, ’60's and 70's. We’ve also
joined CBS Radio News for up-to-the-minute coverage of the day’s world
and national news. Plus we bring you all of the great features you’ve
come to enjoy – the latest local news, Paul Harvey News and Commentary,
weather and sports...live sports coverage of local teams...Hometown
Trivia...What’s in My Lunchbox?"...and so much more! Set your radio
dial for the new 1340 WMSA. And while your at it, why not make
1340WMSA.com your online home page? We’re connected to many local and
national websites for up-to-date news and information, weather and sports,
as well as the latest on what’s happening at "1340 WMSA – First
for News and Great Oldies!"
A Brief
History of WMSA
On October 12, 1945, WMSA radio in Massena, owned by the Brockway Company of
Watertown, began its first broadcast at 1340 AM. The station was
established by media mogul Harold B. Johnson, president of the
Brockway company and the editor-publisher of the Watertown Daily
Times. Thomas McHugh served as the first station manager
for nearly twenty-seven years. Jim Higgins was the first program
director.
In September 1948, WMSA launched an FM station that
continued in operation only until 1960. The company also
experimented with stereo broadcasting on both AM and FM, before such
operation became a regular part of the industry.
The company changed hands several times. Black
River Communications took over the operation in 1980, following by two
short term owners in the mid 1990s. WMSA was acquired by Martz
Communications in 1999, before being sold to the Stephens Media Group on
February 1, 2008.
NEW!!
Northern New York's new local sports center
is at northcountrysports.net!
Keeping the Massena area
informed and up to date.
LOCAL LINKS OF INTEREST
Massena
Community Site
Greater Massena Chamber
Massena 2002 Bicentennial
1340 WMSA's Sister
Stations
The Valley 96.1
101.5 The Fox
YES-FM 96.7 &
98.7
Q-Country 102.9
Other Local Links
St. Lawrence County
Canton Gouverneur Heuvelton
Madrid Morley Norfolk
Norwood
Potsdam
Ogdensburg
Waddington
Alexandria
Bay Watertown
Lake Placid
Saranac Lake
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