BIG CHUCK

Andrew Van Woert Strait was born in West Oneonta on May 12, 1849.  The cemetery in West Oneonta bears his family's name.

He was a clock and watch maker.  Eventually he moved to Bainbridge and then Sidney

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How many remember the 1964 James Bond movie "Goldfinger?"

One of the most harrowing scenes in the movie (for 1964 standards) was the death of the character Jill Masterson.  The villain (played by actor Gert Frobe) killed the Bond Girl by painting her body with gold paint, thereby suffocating her

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Alan O'Day has died.

The singer was only a one-hit wonder as a solo act, and that was "Undercover Angel."  His 1977 hit sold more than 2-million copies world wide and was one of the biggest radio hits of the year

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As many of you know, there is a bunch of scaffolding up on the sidewalk in front of the radio station in downtown Oneonta.  Many have asked me "What is going on, Big Chuck?"

Let me explain.....

Richfield Springs (Otsego County) boasts some pretty terrific public art.

Of special note is the historic 1942 John W. Taylor mural which graces the wall of the community's post office.  The painting was one of a series of post office murals commissioned during President Franklin Roosevelt's 1940's era WPA projects

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With the passing of George Jones and the birthday milestone (age 80) hit by Willie Nelson recently, it is time to pay tribute the two of the oldest performing country music stars still working hard for the money today

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Today in the World War II file we learn the story of an amazing man with an amazing career.  Have you ever heard of Cecil Travis?  No, me either.

Take a listen to his unforgettable story below in our World War II File

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He once was called "the nicest guy who ever played professional golf."  Ken Venturi passed away today at the age of 82.  Just 12 days before this he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame

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I picked up a promotional brochure the other day titled "Greater Oneonta New York."  It was lovely.

It extolled the virtues of our fair city in words and photos.  The stores, the mountains, the businesses, the colleges and hospitals, the cafes and restaurants, the people

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Mama Nina's Italian Restaurant, located on the corner of Main and Elm Streets in downtown Oneonta, has gone out of business.

A sign posted on the window of the establishment Thursday ominously read, "Out of Business

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