Power To The People?
Utica lawmakers are in the process of looking into municipal power for the city. That's an idea that has people talking about possible energy savings.
Utica lawmakers are in the process of looking into municipal power for the city. That's an idea that has people talking about possible energy savings.
President Obama will deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. This is his third such address, and already we have some indication as to what he'll say.
Ronnie Dunn's hit song "Cost of Living" was released at the end of June but is still getting overwhelming response. Ronnie says the songs appeal and that of the video that accompanied it is based in great part on the struggles many people are experiencing due to the sluggish economy.
It happens once a year, and it's here - Election Day. The "Frog Days of Fall" are rapidly moving along, and Election Day is a sure sign that we're on our way to Thanksgiving and all the rest. If you are registered, we encourage you to vote. According to the Oneida Country Board of Elections, polls are open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Sugarland is continuing to take its humanitarian efforts global as they have announced via their website that they will perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert December 11 in Oslo, Norway. The Nobel concert comes close on the heels of Jennifers visit to Guatemala on behalf of the Shalom Foundation, an organization that provides humanitarian aid to the poor in that Central American country. Jennifer and Kristian have been donating a dollar of every ticket sale to Shalom for several years.
There are sure to be more political fireworks in Washington this week as Senate Democrats have proposed a new "Millionaires Tax" of 5% on individuals making over 1 million dollars a year. On one hand the top 25% of taxpayers pay about 85% of total taxes . On the other hand the top 20% control about 85% of total wealth.
Brad Paisley is well known for his lighter side as one of country music's most active and imaginative pranksters but he is also seriously committed to the United States Constitutions First Amendment. In a recent Parade magazine newspaper supplement Brad is featured in an ad promoting the freedoms afforded by that amendment.
The Frog Days of Summer have been filled with a number of celebrity birthdays, and even our current president. Well, today happens to be our 42nd president's birthday - Bill Clinton is 65 years old today.
Ask Trace Adkins a straight question and you will get a straight answer, unfiltered. Big Trace was recently asked about the current impasse in Washington concerning the debt ceiling and, as you might expect, he didn't pull any punches.
Today, June 14, is Flag Day commemorating the anniversary of the Stars and Stripes being adopted as our national symbol. Although it has changed over the years to reflect the growth of our great nation it has always remained a revered icon representing American pride. There is an etiquette to displaying the flag which we invite you to peruse while listening to one of the great patriotic songs saluting "Old Glory".
When Oprah Winfrey said she'd end her 25th and final season with a bang, she meant it.
According to the LA Times, the daytime icon will interview President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, on April 27.
The interview will take place in Chicago, where Winfrey films her show, a White House official said today.
Reba, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Darius Rucker will be among those performing at a tribute to former President George H. W. Bush, "All Together Now: A Celebration of Service", March 21st at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Patriotic performances are, of course, nothing new to these performers. Brad sang for the White House Music Series, by invitation of President Obama, while Reba and Darius both entertained at the "Capitol 4th" celebration last year.