I am a Western New York native, born and raised in West Seneca and now living with my wife Maribeth, who is an R.N., on our 65-acre farm in Marilla. We do not have children but plenty of "kids" -- our cats, dog and horses. I have worked in Buffalo radio since 1975 and at Townsquare since 2001. Presently, I work just weekends and some fill-in on-air work. My main career is in law enforcement; I'm a mounted lieutenant, chaplain and instructor for the Erie County Sheriff's Office. And, yes, I am the guy famous for the signature radio sign-off, "God bless you, God bless America, never say never!"
Craig Matthews
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Right From The Horse’s…Ah, HEAD!
Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2012. So did you do some of the usual New Year’s Eve silliness? You know, the noisemakers and the goofy hats? My horse “Cowboy” would have to say, “yes”!
A New Year’s Resolution…To Say, “I’m Sorry” [VIDEO]
What are the two hardest words to say? For me, and perhaps for you it’s “I’m Sorry”. I have always believed that sometimes you need to go back before you can move forward. As we say hello to a new year maybe we all need to reflect on 2011 before we work on those resolutions for 2012. For me, it’s who did I hurt or upset with my words or actions…or inaction?
Wynonna Is Getting Married!
It's official, singer Wynonna Judd got engaged for Christmas!
“BAD DOG!” [VIDEO]
Dogs, cats and other household pets amaze me. How quickly they come to know words and phrases like, "good dog", "NO", and of course, "who did this?". Pretty easy to guess who did this!
Christmas Shoes For My Christmas “Carol” [VIDEO]
This is personal, very personal. Today, December 17th marks the 6th anniversary of my Mom's death. I still miss her so very much. My Mother, who's name is Carol had been in ill health when God called her home that Saturday afternoon back in 2005. She had just turned 75 the month before.
This is the story of a pair of "Christmas Shoes" I bought my Mom...the day after she passed away.
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“TIMBER!”…Falling Christmas Tree Gag [VIDEO]
As the expression goes, "what goes up must come down". Maybe not quite the way that one planned in this contrived video of unsuspecting mall shoppers.
All I Want For Christmas…Is THIS Train! [VIDEO]
I am a train buff. Model trains, real trains, old or new...I LOVE TRAINS! And THIS is the train set I want for Christmas! Are you listening Honey?
Will THIS Turkey Survive? [VIDEO]
First, let me wish you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! I am sure that even the most die-hard Country music fan can appreciate a good 1970's, dare I say, "Disco" song! Remember Gloria Gaynor's classic, "I Will Survive"?
Time To S-L-O-W Down! [VIDEO]
How many times do we hear "slow down"? In this fast-paced world we live in it's kind of nice to do sometimes. It allows us to see things as they really are.
Computers for Children Fundraiser
Hi it's Craig Matthews getting ready for “TOUR DE VINE 2011”. It's a culinary & wine tasting experience to benefit Computers For Children. I know how important my computer is to me for work and fun, and kids theses days need computers not just for learning, but to prepare them for the high tech world we live in.
This Is MY Town; MARILLA, NY! [VIDEO]
Like the Montgomery Gentry song, "My Town"...I PROUDLY share this new video that folks all over Marilla are talking about.
A REAL Man NEVER Hits A Woman!
As October comes to a close, I am reminded that this month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Did you know that one incident of domestic violence is reported every minute in America? And those are just the incidents that we know about!