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'Dancing with the Stars' Season 14 Week 5 Recap — Latin Night

Monday was Latin Night on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet promised we’d go “south of the border” to “shake our maracas,” which we’re pretty sure wasn’t nearly as dirty as it sounded. Last week, Melissa Gilbert got her bell rung so badly that she was carried out on a stretcher with whiplash and a concussion, and William Levy tore up his ankle during rehearsals [...]

Mardi Gras Event Winners

Thank you again for attending the Mardi Gras Party last Saturday at Hotel Utica. Congratulations to the following winners from the night: Debra Paternoster.. Oneida Company Basket Frank Gentile – Atlantic City Trip Robert Bouck – Scentsy Basket Scott Belair – Joes Jerky Basket Anthony Maggio –2 charming ladys basket Eileen Dennison – Candy Jar Confections Basket Coming soon, it’s our next big event, An Evening Aboard the Titanic [...]

Top 5 Social Networks To Be Part Of

According to a new study, Facebook and Twitter are more difficult to resist than cigarettes or alcohol. Researchers from the University of Chicago looked into how addicted people get to social media websites and found that people have almost no control over their urges to check Facebook and Twitter. When they get an urge to check their page, they almost always do. I can’t disagree; maybe you check these social networks daily. What about these? Here’s out Top 5 Social Networks To Be Part Of.

7,000 Students Ran In This Years Krispy Kreme Challenge [VIDEO]

Are you a fan of Krispy Kreme donuts? If not, why not? They are glazed and a little piece of heaven. However, I wouldn’t call them exercise food. Students at the North Carolina State University will disagree with that. More than 7,000 participants of the Krispy Kreme Challenge ran five miles and then inhaled a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, all for charity. Runners take off from the North Carolina State [...]

Sean Patrick McGraw Visits Big Frog 104 [VIDEO]

Meet Sean Patrick McGraw, country music’s new artist to watch out for. We were lucky enough to meet him just yesterday here at Big Frog 104. After a performance earlier this year at the Moeghan Sun Casino and Resort, followed by a performance at Indian Ranch with Travis Tritt, many started taking notice to this up and coming talent. “I couldn’t have asked for more support in my wildest dreams,” [...]

Big Frog 104 Playlist – Feburary 2012 Top Songs

Eric Church leads this month's top played songs list. It's no surprise to see Toby Keith in the top 5 with 'Red Solo Cup.' Check out the full list below.

Simple Date Ideas For New Years

Are you looking for plans this New Years? I was debating going out, but honestly I think it’d be much safer at home relaxing with the girlfriend opposed to sitting at a crowded bar. Also to not sound like an old man, it’s also much cheaper. Our friends over at Glamour came up with a few fun, cheap date ideas for New Year’s, here’s what they suggest:

Big Frog 104 Playlist – January 2012 Top Songs

Last month's number one song from David Nail slipped to number four while Jason Aldean's inked-up 'Tattoos on this Town' claimed the top spot. Elsewhere on our survey, a new season of American Idol gets underway this month just as last year's Idol champ, Scotty McCreery, makes our top songs list with 'The Trouble With Girls.'

Big Frog 104 Playlist – November 2011 Top Songs

Not only does Lady Antebellum own the night, they own this month's playlist. They top our monthly survey of the top 40 songs played on Big Frog 104. Blake Shelton moves up one position to be our second most played song. George Strait, no stranger to the top of any chart, has moved up to number 3.

Bob Natoli Sets World Record

Oswego business man Bob Natoli has broke his 5th world record in less than 6 years yesterday for the record of the front dumbbell lifting. Bob also has records in chin ups, squat thrusts, curling, and now the dumbbells. Most people go their whole life hoping to break one record, Bob has broken five. “It’s about having a true vision for success in all you do, and it’s not [...]

NFL Cities With The Worst Weather

We all know Polly is a big fan of Football, but what about you? Have you ever seen any of the games in person? The weather can get pretty nasty during football season, so you got to know how to prepare for the worst. The Weather Channel released their list of the NFL cities with the worst weather, basing their rankings on the city’s wind, snow and cold. Here’s a [...]

Polly Wogg Enjoying the Chili Cook-off at Chili-Palooza

More than 10 area fire departments took part in the chili cook-off at Chili-Palooza, our fall music festival. Polly Wogg got to sample all of the chili.

What to Do at Chili-Palooza

Chili-Palooza is coming to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, October 15th. This is a daylong concert event with family fun and continuous live music on 2 stages! There will be 8 bands performing country, blues, or classic rock on the Local Upstate Chrysler Jeep Main Stage. Sample chili and choose your favorite in the Best Chili Contest. Gates will open at 10am and music will start on both stages [...]

The Best Chili Recipes Ever [VIDEOS]

Chili-Palooza is coming to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds on Saturday October 15. As part of the fall music festival is a chili cook-off between area volunteer fire departments. In an effort to get you excited about the chili and maybe to inspire our fire departments, I scoured the web for the best chili videos I could find. Grab your chili at Chili-Palooza in a sample or a whole bowl. Plus you'll have the chance to vote on your favorite chili and earn the winning FD $1000.

Casting For Cans At Big M in Boonville [PHOTOS]

Greg ‘Spashin” McShea and Jeremiah B Frog went fishing in Boonville. Check out our photos from Saturday’s broadcast at the Big M where everyone stopped by to ‘Cast for Cans.’ If they hooked a can, they won Chili-Polooza tickets October 15th at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. ConFROGulations to Karla Roth of Boonville who won the fishing rod and tackle box from D&D Sporting Goods.

Big Frog 104 Playlist – October 2011 Top Songs

Frog Fest headliner Rodney Atkins is atop the charts this month with 'Take a Back Road.'

Darius Rucker also had a big month with three songs on the chart this month

Facebook Changes The Way We Facebook

Facebook is always changing it seems, and more changes hit yesterday with much dislike. Usually people freak out in the beginning and threaten to boycott, but then they get used to it and forget about it until the next change occurs. Google Plus or Myspace anyone? The latest Facebook format changes upsetting people are, and here’s what happened: 1) Facebook deciding the “Top Stories” in your News Feed Facebook is [...]

Bad Public Opinions Through Out History

If you’re a big fan of Back To The Future, then you must love part two where they predict the future. I love the hover cars , and Pizza Hut’s instant Pizza! Just think these are suppose to be around by 2015, we can still keep our fingers crossed! However, movies are allowed to mistakes, When you make a comment in public you’d hope to be right, but these people sure [...]

Brantley Gilbert Talks About Lost Love, Shares the Story Behind the Song 'Saving Amy'

Brantley Gilbert is pretty excited to begin headlining the 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour this November, but don’t assume the Georgia born singer will carry on the holiday tradition a la Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Gilbert is on the brink of stardom because his shows are as lively and rambunctious as anyone who headlines major arenas and amphitheaters right now. He’s focused, emotional and honest. As a result, [...]

Show Us Your BigFrog To Meet Luke Bryan

Want to meet Luke Bryan when he comes to the Utica Aud September 17? Just show us your Big Frog. Use your imagination because Matt in the morning will have his eye out for the best one to go backstage to meet Luke before the concert. Plus he’ll throw in a pair of meet and greets for Josh Thompson. The CMT on Tour ‘Tailgates and Tanlines’ tour stops at the [...]