Syracuse Radio: Two Long-Time Talkers OUT At WSYR

George Kilpatrick

George Kilpatrick's 20-year run on WSYR 570 AM/106.9 FM came to an end on Sunday morning one day after another longtime host on the Syracuse radio station said goodbye to his listeners, according to syracuse.com.

Kilpatrick wouldn't comment on why his 7 a.m. show is ending, but said he looks forward to expanding his WHEN 620 AM Power program and podcast, "New Inspiration for the Nation."

He also said he's looking forward to sleeping past 5 a.m. on Sunday morning for the first time -- with a few exceptions -- in 15 years.

Terry Ettinger

Kilpatrick's departure follows that of Terry Ettinger, who hosted "The Weeder's Digest" on WSYR for more than two decades until Saturday.

Ettinger said he was told by WSYR on Thursday that his show was being canceled and that the station was going in a different direction.

"I've sort of been expecting this for a couple years," Ettinger said Saturday after his final show. "All media is struggling to find their way. I understand it's a business. You have to make a profit."

Every Saturday morning, Ettinger fielded questions from loyal listeners about everything from lawns, landscaping and trees, to vegetable gardens, houseplants and flowers. Over the years, the show developed a following of listeners. For Ettinger, a lifelong horticulturalist, the experience of becoming a radio show host was surreal.

"It was a great ride," he said. "Never in a million years could I imagine having a radio show."

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