WIBX Keeler LogoHere’s a wrap-up of Thursday’s Keeler in the Morning show on WIBX.   Bill Morehouse started the morning off talking about the Utica Comptroller's race.  He's facing the Democratic nominee, Jim Zecca in the general election.

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The Topics from Overnight

Utica Comets hold a capacity-crowd event at Hotel Utica for Season ticket holders.
ALSO- The Bass Pro Shop opened their doors with a huge crowd

Comptroller Candidate Bill Morehouse

Morehouse discusses the race and then takes calls from Zecca supporters.

More on Morehouse and he takes Calls

A few calls came in from a few Zecca Supporters.

Bill  Morehouse Segment 3:

Rome Arts and Community Center Halloween Event

It's happening this weekend and next.

Rocco LaDuca from the Observer Dispatch on the Whitestown Kitten Story

Bill and Rocco discussed the court appearance by Joseph Sullivan and how the case is being moved to Onondaga County.  They also discussed the animal rights protesters outside the court. Rocco's story and photo appeared in the Observer Dispatch and on UticaOd.com.

Rocco On Keeler Segment 1:

Rocco on Keeler Segment 2:

 Scot Hayes of New York Sash Discusses Bathroom Contest and Teddy Bear Toss

New York Sash is giving away a brand new bathroom.  You must register by November 1st to win.  There's no purchase required.

Also, we talked about the upcoming Keeler Toy Drive and the Utica College New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss on December 7th at the Aud.  Plans for this year's event already underway to be the biggest ever.  The game will also be televised on WUTR.

The NY Sash Teddy Bear Toss is close than you think:

In Studio:  Fr. Richard Dellos - Pastor St. Joseph St. Patrick's

Father Dellos was great on the air as we discussed Utica's only Saint.  Novena to Saint Marianne Cope - 1 year Anniversary of Canonization:

Former NFL Place Kicker Clint Stitser was On Air

Talking about a new concept in Education...what if the approach in the classroom was the same as what a coach would do on the playing field.  This was an awesome interview!  He told stories about his days in the NFL and discussed the concept in education, which is in his new book:  I “Hate” School: How a College Football Coach Has Inspired Students To Value Education and Become Lifelong Learners.  Details on the new book are online.

Clint Stitser on Keeler:

Big News To Be Announced Today at SUNY IT

The Governor's office has confirmed that there is a major announcement at SUNY IT today.  It's anticipated that it's about NANO Technology.  WIBX will broadcast the event live.

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