Website Showcases Utica’s Beauty
After a USA Today article focused on the tough times in Utica, a new website now features the beauty in the area.
Jackie Wilson Wins $1000 Gas Card
ConFROGulations to Jackie Wilson of Utica. She was our Dollar Bill game grand prize winner and picks up a thousand dollar SavOn gas card.
Ride For Missing Children [PICS]
See pictures from the Ride for Missing Children and a video of the 450 cyclists going by our Big Frog studios.
Win ‘Best Seats’ at FrogFest
See Easton Corbin & Josh Thompson in the 'Best Seats in the House' at FrogFest June 9th. Sign up at Adirondack Furniture to win.
Meet FrogFest Bull Rider Kev
Kev Smith is one of the bull riders taking part in FrogFest June 9th. Listen to his interview with Tadpole and see pictures of his rides and injury.
Utica’s Historic Rutger Park–Zach’s Weekly Snaps [PHOTOS]
4 hours ago
I recently had the opportunity to visit Rutger Park on Rutger Street in Utica and tour Rutger Home number 3. History definitely come alive when you walk through the doors of the nearly 200 year old home. Staged to look like how it did when it was occupied, the beautiful architecture is still a sight to be seen, despite years of aging. Yes, although there are parts of the home that have aged and weathered more than others, all the houses in Rutger Park are definitely a gem to be seen in Utica. 
And, the public actually has a chance to view these gems next week. It's part of the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica's "Picnic in the Park." On Saturday June 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., attendees will be given guided tours of Rutger Homes number 1 and 3 for $10, have a chance to view an art exhibit in Rutger Home number 4 for $2 and tour Rutger Home number 5 for $2. In addition to tours, there will be food, entertainment, vendors, artisans, a car show, and book signings.
I would like to share with you my tour of Rutger Home number 3 today as part of Zach's Weekly Snaps. This week's theme--Rutger Park.
dreamsjung, Flickr 10 Essential Tips to Help You Get the Best Deals at Garage Sales
With the popularity of eBay and craigslist, it has become very easy to get great deals on “gently used” items without leaving the comfort of your home, but as the weather warms up, we can’t deny that there is just something much more exciting about finding those great deals while on the hunt at garage sales all over town.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images Jason Aldean Reveals How He ‘Dews’ in New Mountain Dew Commercial
We’ve already shown you Jason Aldean‘s role in the new star-studded Mountain Dew commercial. But now, the ‘Fly Over States’ hitmaker is featured in a 18-second solo spot, during which he (quickly) talks about how he does country music. Or, should we say how he ‘Dews’ country music?
YouTube Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Changes Status, Gets Married
8 hours ago
He must not have been able to find a formal "hoodie". According to Reuters Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan Saturday in Palo Alto, California in an intimate backyard ceremony. The wedding was announced as you might expect through a "status update" on his Facebook page. Friends who were invited were led to believe that the occasion was to celebrate something other than a wedding.
Jennifer Nettles + Kelly Clarkson ‘Duets’ Partners Revealed
‘Duets,’ the new reality singing competition series starring Sugarland vocalist Jennifer Nettles and semi-country singer Kelly Clarkson, debuts this coming Thursday (May 24) in a two-hour premiere. The premise of the show is that established vocalists will partner with neophytes for –you guessed it- a duet! Rather than be judges or mentors, the celebs are performing alongside the hopefuls. Ahead of the big bow at 8 PM ET, the singing partners of each mentor have been revealed by ABC.
Facebook/Nik and the Nice Guys Nik and The Nice Guys Return To Boilermaker Post Race Party [VIDEO]
Yesterday
They are the perfect party band and what bigger party is there than the one that follows the Utica Boilermaker Road Race? The Utica O-D reports that Nik and the Nice Guys, one of the Rochester areas premiere party bands, are returning to provide the post race entertainment after a one years absence. Boilermaker Executive Director Tim Reed is thrilled to have the band return.
Zach Effrog, Big Frog 104, Townsquare Media New Website Showcases Utica’s Beauty
Yesterday
Recently, USA Today took America on a photo tour of Utica titled "Tough times in Utica". It depicted Utica in an apparent state of disrepair highlighting graffiti and old buildings--the pictures were also taken on a cloudy day nonetheless. The photos were not only seen by USA Today readers, but also readers of the Albany Times-Union saw the photos with the title "Utica struggles". Now, a few days after those photos were published, a new website has emerged to not show the "though times" in Utica, but rather, it embraces the beauty Utica has to offer.
mherkimer collection Jackie Wilson of Utica Our Dollar Bill Grand Prize Winner
Yesterday
Friends of Jackie Wilson of Utica can rest assured that they will not be asked for any gas money this summer as Jackie was awarded the grand prize of a $1000 SavOn gas card in the Big Frog 104 Dollar Bill Game. The winning entry was chosen from all the qualifiers Friday during a live action broadcast at the SavOn location in Verona.
Rob Carr/Getty Images 137th Preakness Stakes Today
Yesterday
If you're into horse racing, and even if you're not, there's something fascinating about the Triple Crown - Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Today, it's the 137th running of the Preakness at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Today's race is a mile and 3/16s.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Alan Jackson Reveals Track Listing for ‘Thirty Miles West’
With the release of Alan Jackson’s long-awaited ‘Thirty Miles West’ just weeks way, the country superstar has divulged the official track listing for the 13-track album. The project, Jackson’s first under his own label Alan Country Records, in partnership with EMI Nashville, may be his 17th studio attempt, but the Georgia native admits he is still able to create a relevant album title that references his own person life.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images ‘Malibu Country’ Trailer Gives First Look at Reba McEntire’s New Comedy Series
Following a successful television run with her self-titled sitcom ‘Reba,’ Reba McEntire is getting another crack at the small screen. The singer-turned-actress’ new series, ‘Malibu Country,’ has been picked up by ABC, after a pilot episode was given the greenlight earlier this year. Now, the first official trailer for the series has been released.
Kristine Bellino, WIBX Ride For Missing Children [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
2 days ago
ConFROGulations to all the bicyclists and volunteers who took part in this year's Ride for Missing Children. 450 bikes rode 100 miles today and went by our station on River Road in Marcy.
Josh Thompson and Easton Corbin Headline Frogfest 2012 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds on Saturday June 9.
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