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Tim Walz’s Classic Rock Connections
On Tuesday, Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee for president, revealed her running mate: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz, 60, has served as governor since 2019 and though the country has only just started to get to know him, we've already learned quite a bit about his musical taste. Spoiler: it's pretty good.
Why Steve Martin Won’t Play Tim Walz on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Steve Martin seemed like an obvious choice to play Tim Walz on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live – but it’s not going to happen. Fans immediately rallied around Martin when the Minnesota governor was confirmed as Kamala Harris’ Democratic running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Martin now confirms that SNL producer Lorne Michaels asked the question, but he's decided to pass on the offer.
Flood Risks as Tropical System Debby Approaches Upstate New York
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that remnants of Tropical System Debby are projected to track over our region on Friday. The primary concern associated with this system is the potential for flash flooding, with a moderate risk for flash flooding Friday afternoon through Friday night, particularly during periods of heaviest rainfall.
Big Lots Stores Closing in New York: Is Your Store on This List?
Big Lots, the well-known discount retailer, recently unveiled its comprehensive plan to shut down 40 stores by the end of the year and up to 315 of its stores nationwide in the not-so-distant future as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. Notably, the list of Big Lots stores preparing to...
Upstate New York Man Missing, Cell Phone Last Pinged in Northern Pennsylvania
Update August 8, 2024: In posts to social media, the family of Ronald Barry Schmelzle, Sr. say that he was found safe after somehow ending up in Tennessee. The National Center For Missing and Endangered Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for 79-year-old Ronald Barry Schmelzle, Sr., who was last seen leaving Boonville, New York which is in Oneida County, on August 6, 2024. Schmelzle is said to have been en route to Grandy, NC.
Tommy Lee Reveals What Ozzy Osbourne Did After Snorting Ants
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee has revealed what happened after his band’s notorious gross-out battle with Ozzy Osbourne. It's a well-worn story that bears repeating: In 1984 the rockers were out together on tour. During one infamous drug-fueled stop, Osbourne snorted a line of ants in an effort to prove he was the wildest man of them all. Despite some people questioning if it really happened, the act has since been etched in rock history, and was recreated in Motley Crue’s biopic The Dirt.
Every State Where It’s Illegal to Own an Adorable Axolotl as a Pet
They're cute and they could get you into a lot of trouble. Axolotl have been rising in popularity in recent years thanks to the amphibious creature's appearances in popular video games and as a plush character readily available on store shelves. What Is An Axolotl?. Axolotls are a type of...
Super Heroes Humane Society Pets of the Week – Moose and Layden
Meet the Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – their names are Moose and Layden. They are available now for adoption from SHHS in Oneonta. Super Heroes, these adorable boys will be ready to join their new family next week!. Moose and Layden recently entered the program...
Michael Sweet Defends Ten Commandments in Public Schools
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has come to the defense of a controversial new law in Louisiana. House Bill 71, which was signed by the governor in June, requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments, a decision critics argue goes against the separation of church and state. Sweet isn't one of them.
Rod Stewart Adds 12 New Concerts for Spring 2025
Rod Stewart may think his "days are numbered," but that's not keeping him off stage. He announced 12 new dates for 2025 just as a lengthy Las Vegas residency was set to end. "Vegas, I'm having too much fun for this to end so we are coming back for an encore!" Stewart said in a social media post.
Susquehanna SPCA Pet of the Week – Pearl
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – her name is Pearl. Each week on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Josh will host Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, who will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
The Moment When 10cc Finally Met Their Match
At its peak, 10cc was seemingly untouchable. But all good things must often come to an end and eventually, the '70s hitmakers would have their own version of that moment in a very uncomfortable way. As bassist and vocalist Graham Gouldman recalls, it was sobering when a record exec played...
Rock Records With a Cause: 40 Charity Singles
Music is a powerful force. What better way to harness that power than by using it to raise money and awareness for important causes?. This can be an especially influential move when more than one artist becomes involved, not to mention entertaining. Consider perhaps the most famous charity single of all time, 1985's "We Are the World." Where else would you be able to find Dionne Warwick and Willie Nelson sharing a mic? Or Bob Dylan singing within the same minute as Cyndi Lauper?
Styx Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
Styx may have started as a simple neighborhood band, but they evolved into something much bigger. With a career spanning more than 50 years, the group has delivered a bevy of hit songs and platinum albums. They may have been the model of consistency in terms of material, but their lineup has regularly been in flux.
The Ultimatum AC/DC Gave Axl Rose
It’s been eight years since Axl Rose memorably joined AC/DC, but stories surrounding his brief tenure continue to emerge. Chris Slade, AC/DC’s drummer at the time, reflected on Rose’s run during a recent appearance on the On the Road to Rock podcast: “Axl, I think, honestly, he did a great job – tremendous job. He’s not Brian [Johnson], and he wasn’t trying to be Brian – and he also was not trying to be Bon. He’s got a lot of respect for Bon Scott. I know he has – and AC/DC.”
Alarming Increase in Tickborne Illnesses Reported in Upstate New York
Several county health agencies in New York are reporting an alarming increase in tickborne illnesses this summer, including Tioga County. According to a recent Disease Surveillance report, in the first half of 2024, Tioga County has had 29 cases of Anaplasmosis, 4 cases of Babesiosis, and 143 cases of Lyme disease. This increase is significant compared to the same period in 2023, which recorded only 16 cases of Anaplasmosis, 1 case of Babesiosis, and 47 cases of Lyme disease.
Could the Southern Tier of New York Be Next To Ban Wearing Face Masks in Public?
First, it was mandated that residents of New York wear face masks in public. Now, one county in New York is mandating they not be worn in public. Lawmakers in Nassau County recently approved a bill that bans the wearing of masks in public spaces, with exceptions granted for health reasons or religious and cultural purposes, amid concerns about violent protesters concealing their identities.
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
It’s Almost Soup Season in Central New York
We've been hinting at it, wishing for it, and it's almost here. I'm talking about fall, and ergo, that also means it's soup season. The weather will be chilly before we know it, and the kids will be bringing home the vile Plagues of Ailment home from school, and we'll all be looking for some kind of elixir or magic bullet to help with this time of year's nasties. Different parts of the country enjoy different kinds of soups. In the Midwest, it's beer cheese all the way, in New England it's "chowdah". But what about right here in Upstate New York?
Journey Cancels Fall 2024 U.K. Tour Amid New Legal Woes
Journey has apparently backed out of the U.K. and Ireland leg of their 50th anniversary tour. These shows are now listed as canceled on Ticketmaster; their London concert no longer appears on the O2's website. Meanwhile, ticket holders were also reportedly receiving emails today confirming that the 11-date fall trek...
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