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Dog Almost Ruins Ree Drummond’s Daughter’s Gender Reveal!
The Pioneer Woman Rea Drummond's daughter recently shared the news on social media that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Now, they're sharing a gender reveal that was hilariously nearly ruined by the couple's adorable Golden Retriever, George. “We can’t wait to meet you, little one,” she...
New Yorkers Should Be Using This Car Button During the Summer
At the beginning of each cold weather and warm weather season, my wife and I have different opinions on where to set the air-recirculation button in our vehicles. Depending on whose car it is, I think the owner should be the one who gets to decide the setting, but for some reason, that doesn't seem to work when we are in my vehicle. Go figure.
Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden’s Son, Rusty, Dead at 65: ‘I Love You, Son’
Oak Ridge Boys singer William Lee Golden is mourning the death of his son, William "Rusty" Golden. According to a press release, the Country Music Hall of Famer's son died on Monday (July 1) at the age of 65 at his home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn. “This...
New Signs of Life at Chroma Cafe in Downtown Binghamton
The lights are on and food is being served again at a downtown Binghamton business that suspended operations late last year. Chroma Cafe & Bakery at 97 Court Street in recent days has started serving a limited menu of items, including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with coffee and other beverages.
Otsego County, New York’s Obnoxious Bloodsucking Freaks
I'm not sure how it is by you, but in my neck of the woods, it's been a bonanza of bad behavior from the ancient bane of mammalian existence: the mosquito. Their presence goes back at least 100.5 million years ago - 66 million years ago. T-Rex still walked the Earth during this time. The irony is that when the apocalypse happens, all the world will be left with will be cockroaches, mosquitoes, and zombies. Lots of zombies.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Tioga County Mayor Accused of Corruption and Stealing Thousands
A mayor of a Tioga County village faces felony charges after he allegedly withdrew thousands of dollars from a government account for personal use. Authorities say Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was arrested on Monday by members of the Owego state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The 67-year-old Halstead was charged...
Here’s What Lainey Wilson Would Sound Like Without a Southern Accent
If you've ever wondered what Lainey Wilson might sound like without her signature southern accent, you're in luck. Wilson is as country as it comes, but she has a unique talent of shaking her country twang... at least briefly. In a recent interview on TODAY, WIlson joins host Willie Geist,...
Fans React as Ailing Willie Nelson Cancels Another Show
Willie Nelson has canceled another of his scheduled live appearances, and fans turned to social media to share plenty of thoughts, from concerns and well wishes to angry complaints. What New Shows Will Willie Nelson Miss?. The 91-year-old country legend will not appear at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour stop...
Get Ready For July 4th In New York: What’s Open And Closed Near You
Happy Birthday, U.S.A.! Happy 4th of July to you! On this day, we celebrate our independence. Never take it for granted. In addition, we are solidly into the summer season (my favorite), school is out for the young ones, it's vacation time, the sun is shining (hopefully) and the outside temperature feels great except for those 90-degree days with high humidity. Still, hey, it could be cold and snowy!
New Yorkers and the Pressure to Look a Certain Way
We all love vacations, right? They're the perfect escape from the every day grind and a chance to unwind. But you know what can put a damper on our vacation? The way we think we look. A survey by Forbes Health showed that 33% of New Yorkers say their body...
Property Scam Uncovered in Oneonta, New York
The New York State Police in Oneonta have uncovered a new, sophisticated scam and are urging the public to stay vigilant and informed with a few simple steps. An unidentified suspect recently stole the identity of a property owner in Otsego County. Using a forged New Jersey Driver’s License, the suspect attempted to sell the property through a local realtor.
70 Years Ago Today: The World Was Introduced to Elvis Presley
If you take a look around in 2024, you can still find a ton of things that will remind you of Elvis Presley. But there are only a few of us who will remember being there and hearing an Elvis song on the radio for the first time ever on July 2, 1954.
Luke Bryan is Still Waiting to Hear if ‘American Idol’ Will Invite Him Back
American Idol is set to return in 2025, but Luke Bryan says that the judging lineup for next season is still up in the air. "It's been something Disney has been really tight-lipped about with me and Lionel [Richie] and Ryan [Seacrest]," Bryan explains in a new interview with Billboard.
The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies
Country music has been more popular than ever in America over the last few years. This can be clearly seen by sales and streams of country songs in the past 10 years. The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies. In music, it's a status...
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Dammit Randy’ Includes a Very Special Co-Writer [Listen]
Miranda Lambert's new song "Dammit Randy" is right in the country superstar's wheelhouse — independent, story-focused and country as heck — but it's clearly a step in a new direction, too. For one thing, the song features a co-writer that fans haven't seen from her before, even though...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...
Is Amazon Pulling Gift Cards From New York Store Shelves?
A peculiar development caught the attention of Western New York residents and now, other residents in New York are starting to notice the same situation in their local stores - it appears that Amazon may have decided to pull its gift cards from retail stores throughout New York. This unexpected...
Join the Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk and Make a Difference
The Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk, which is put together by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is coming up. This walk is a great way for our community to come together and support those affected by suicide. It's a day to make a positive impact and promote...
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