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Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Buried Underneath a Football Stadium? It May Be Possible
This could be taking the term "die-hard fan" a little too far. A regent for the University of Nebraska, Barbara Weitz, has proposed an idea to raise money for the school by selling spots in a burial columbarium underneath the football stadium. This idea would allow super fans to have their ashes inurned at the field.
Why a Major NASCAR Sponsor was Removed From Chase Elliott’s Car Ahead of Race
NASCAR fans may have noticed a long-time sponsor has been ripped off Chase Elliott's No. 9 car. The Hooters decals were no longer on the car when Elliott raced to an 18th-place finish during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday. Why Hooters Has Been Removed From Chase Elliot's...
How Many Washington Ave. Businesses Will Survive Upgrade Project?
An Endicott business owner is expressing concern about the fate of many other shops as the Washington Avenue reconstruction project continues. Zach Pedley, who owns The North Brewery, is warning that the situation is dire for many people who are operating restaurants and other businesses along The Avenue. Pedley told...
Kevin Costner’s New Movie ‘Horizon’ Flops In Opening Weekend
Kevin Costner's new film Horizon: An American Saga is not off to a great start — at least, according to box office numbers. In its opening weekend, the first installment of the four-part series brought in just $11 million. It's a low number, given the project's budget was nearly 10 times that at $100 million.
Alan Jackson Shares First Photo With New Grandson
Alan Jackson’s eldest daughter, Mattie, welcomed her first child into the world on June 20 and the country star just shared a photo of the family with the newest addition with fans. While the initial post came from the new mom, the proud grandfather also took to social media...
Chris Young’s Dad Suffers a Heart Attack
Chris Young's step-father — whose name is Michael Harris, and who means so much to the singer that he calls him Dad — suffered a heart attack on Saturday (June 29). Young was out on the road at the time, and he played his Greeley, Colo. show as scheduled, but not without posting a message of gratitude that his dad is OK.
Historic Binghamton Peanut Roaster Gets a New Owner
Some of the original equipment that's been used at an iconic downtown Binghamton nut shop has been acquired by another local business. Steve Cruty, who operates Fuddy Duddy's Confectionary in Owego with his wife, told WNBF News that he has obtained the Planters peanut roaster from M&D-R-Nuts on Court Street.
Country Music’s Biggest Names Spotted at Nashville NASCAR Race
It was a day full of heat, humidity, exciting racing and country music this past Sunday at The Nashville Superspeedway. And, as is to be expected when NASCAR comes to Nashville, there were some familiar famous faces present on race day. Which Country Stars Were at the NASCAR Race in...
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
Preventing Rabies: Expert Tips For Staying Safe Around Wildlife In NY & PA
From time to time, we hear about a wild animal roaming throughout our community that appears to be rabid. Humans and pets need to steer clear of any wild animals to begin with, rabid or not. The Chenango County Health Department has offered great advice for everyone about the dangers...
Jason Aldean’s Dad Dinner Hack for His Kids [Exclusive Interview]
Jason Aldean has to feed his kids just like everyone else. You would be surprised by his go-to hook up for his kids' dinner. Recently, the "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer joined Wood and Nicole on Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and dropped what he calls his trick to feed his hungry kids.
Southern Tier New York News Pass You By? Get A Recap Here
Every week, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of June 24,...
Five Family Members Killed in Delaware County Plane Crash
Three adults and two children died when a small plane crashed in Delaware County. The single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage aircraft went down around 2 p.m. Sunday. According to New York State Police, troopers were sent to investigate a possible plane crash in the area of Lake Cecil Road in the town of Masonville.
Firerose Claims Billy Ray Cyrus Was Still Married When They Started Dating
Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose is sharing more allegations of verbal and emotional abuse against him. In a new interview with Page Six, she describes a pattern of controlling behavior, lies and manipulation that she claims began long before the couple tied the knot in October 2023. In fact,...
Jason Aldean Has One Big Problem With the U.S. Presidential Debate
The traveling Rock the Country festival held down a two-night stand at Poplar Bluff, Mo. last week with co-headliners Jason Aldean and Kid Rock, and during his time onstage, Aldean sounded off about politics. Specifically, he took issue with the U.S. presidential debate, which aired on Thursday (June 28) and...
Miranda Lambert Broke Up a Catfight Mid-Performance (Watch)
We already know that Miranda Lambert shows can get a little rowdy. She has some tunes in her library that can fire up people's emotions. But this is a first. As the saying goes, "Don't mess with Texas." Lambert was performing over the weekend in Midland, Texas, when a catfight broke out in the crowd.
New York Ranks High in States with High Senior Bankruptcy Risk
As we get older, many New Yorkers begin to think about retiring and holding on to the money that we worked so hard to obtain. Do we stay in the Empire State or do we move down south where the weather is warmer and taxes are lower?. Recent info shows...
Jason Aldean Reveals He Had To Be Talked Into Releasing His Biggest Hit Ever (Exclusive Interview)
With almost 30 No. 1 country songs under his belt, Jason Aldean is arguably one of the biggest country music stars of our generation. However, one of those No. 1 songs, almost didn't see the light of day. Jason Aldean Had to be Talked Into Releasing His Biggest Hit Song.
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