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Matt Herkimer

A native of New Hartford, raised in Utica I have been involved in broadcasting since 1967 in a number of on-air and administrative capacities. For the past 23 years I have hosted and co-hosted the morning show on WFRG (Big Frog 104).

Married with one daughter my outside interests include golfing. travel, history, reading (non-fiction only please), fitness, good film and music.

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A Gift For the Person Who Has Everything-Bluetooth Handset Gloves

There are certain hand gestures that everybody knows. A thumbs down means no or not good. Scribbling in the air at a restaurant indicates to your server that you want the check. And then there is the pinkie and thumb to your mouth and ear that says, "Call me". Now that pinkie and thumb gesture could mean that person is actually calling someone thanks to  Bluetooth Handset Gloves.

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Doh!-Hooters Ball Girl Fields Fair Ball At Pre-Season Ball Game [VIDEO]

Maybe she wasn't paying attention. Maybe she didn't know the rules. Whatever the reason the ball girl at a recent Rays-Phillies exhibition game in Florida fielded--expertly I might add--a fair ball. Okay, her full time gig is a server at Hooter's but before the jokes begin to fly let's point out that she realized her mistake almost immediately. Check out the action.

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Olive Garden Construction In New Hartford Has Begun

My wife and I were driving on Commercial Drive in New Hartford over the weekend when I noticed she was becoming noticeably excited. She told me her heart was racing and her pulse rate increasing. No, she wasn't having a medical emergency, we were just passing  the construction site of the soon to be open Olive Garden restaurant--her favorite--in New Hartford. While we wait for the breadsticks and salad to arrive here are some Olive Garden factoids to keep you distracted.

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Jenna Jentry Excited About Performing At Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo

We know how excited we are about the lineup appearing at this years 25th Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo but how about the performers themselves. Nashville newcomer Jenna Jentry is pumped and says so on her Facebook which prompted some nice compliments from some local FrogFest fans.

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“The Bachelor” Finale Tonight [VIDEO]

Tonight is the night all of America has been waiting for. Okay, the night that the 8.3 million viewers of "The Bachelor" have been waiting for. Tonight Sean, the "Born Again Virgin", bachelor must choose whom he is to give the final rose to. Will it be Catherine or will it be Lindsey? Before you get caught up in the emotion consider this.

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Signs That Spring Is Right Around the Corner

Spring will officially arrive on March 20 but we are already seeing those first signs of the changing season. Crocuses sticking out of the snow, robins returning to snow free backyards, geese flying north and, as I like to joke, grandparents and retirees returning from Florida. There are some other less familiar signs that spring is near.

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Monster Jam At Carrier Dome Today

Grab the earplugs and head to Syracuse today as the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam roars into the Carrier Dome. It will be an afternoon and evening or ear pounding excitement as some of the biggest, baddest trucks in the land wreak destruction and thrill onlookers. Check out the lineup.

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Willie Nelson’s “Let’s Face The Music And Dance” CD Due April 16 [AUDIO]

Willie Nelson may be pushing 80 (April 30) but unlike some of his contemporary's like George Jones and younger artists like George Strait he has no plans to cut back on his recording or touring schedule. His new CD, "Let's Face the Music and Dance" is slated for release on April 16 and--like Willie--is an unpredictable mix of musical genres.

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The Painted Pony Rodeo A Major Wild West Frogfest Attraction [VIDEO]

We have been so caught up in the excitement of announcing the great musical guests for our 25th annual Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo that we may not have given the "rodeo" portion of the event its just due. That's about to change! The wildly popular Painted Pony Rodeo will be making it 3rd appearance at Frogfest and it promises to better then ever. What kind of rodeo events can you expect to see?

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