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The Griffins Win The Calder Cup!

Craig Russell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:06:16 +0000

17 Seasons, 4 Years of not making the playoffs. Long nights at Van Andel Arena all came to end tonight. When Tomas Tatar (The Series MVP)tapped home an empty net goal with 48 seconds left, the Cup became there. 50 years of professional hockey finally ended with a team from Grand Rapids winning it all.

June 17, 1994 — The Most Famous Low Speed Car Chase In History

Craig Russell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:39 +0000

19 years ago today, the most famous low speed car chase in history happened. If for some reason you weren't one of the 95 million or so people watched it while it happened, here's a recap. OJ Simpson and Al Cowling took off in OJ's white Ford Bronco leading the police on a chase through the streets and freeways of Los Angeles. OJ finally surrendered, not before he was close to killing himself.

How I Spent My Fathers Day Weekend.

Craig Russell — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:00:04 +0000

Child Free. Thats how. My Kids are at Grandma’s for the week. So it was a nice weekend for Dad. Griffins game (D’oh!) Sleeping, and a big steak dinner! Overall it was a good weekend! Most memorable Fathers Day weekend? A few years back, was up in Petoskey and won about 300 dollars at the [...]

It's A Fathers' Day I Love The 80′s Weekend!

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:48 +0000

Its another great West Michigan weekend! The weather should be warm, The Griffins could win the Cup and it's Fathers Day Weekend! And when the weather is warm and the windows are down, crank up the sound track of your summer! An “I Love the 80′s Weekend!” Brought to you by The Williams Outlet! “Dont pay a penny more”

Game 4 Of The Calder Cup Finals Is Sold Out — No Worries It's On TV!

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:37:38 +0000

Yes Grand Rapids has gotten Griffins Fever! After struggling to get 5,000 fans for the first 2 rounds of the playoffs, The Van is the hottest ticket in town! Game 3 was 400 short of a sellout, and now Friday's game is SOLD OUT. WFGR gave away the last 4 tickets in the city yesterday, and we have a 4 pack of tickets to Saturday's game...if there is one!

Quite Possibly The Greatest Phone Conversation In Film History.

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:24:23 +0000

If you have kids who are in college and call home on a semi regular basis asking for money, then this video is for you. The Greatest Phone Conversation in Film History. Im not even sure what film this is from, and I’m for sure certain it’s not American. But it IS funny. And poetic [...]

#ICYMI–Facebook Now Has #Hashtags

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:56:45 +0000

For those of us who have Facebook and Twitter pages and use the #hashtag thing, now the world of social media is getting slightly easier to navigate through. Facebook now has #hashtags. Hoo Ray. CNN’s story “Facebook finally gets #hashtags” explains the intricacies of the hashtag. “Hashtags from other services, such as Instagram, are clickable [...]

George Takei's Ghostwriter Spills The Beans.

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:38:00 +0000

Is nothing the truth anymore? First it’s a rumor that pro wrestling isn’t real…and now word has leaked out that George Takei, the actor who was Sulu in Star Trek, and who posts the witty pics and sayings on Facebook, doesn’t write his own jokes. GASP! The story broke earlier this week from “George Takei’s [...]

Fast Food News- Wendy's Canada Goes WAY Over The Line!

Craig Russell — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Im all for a big burger. Earlier this spring Steak and Shake released a 7 patty burger on it's late night menu and looked fantastic. Seven patties and seven pieces of cheese for $7.77. Heaven. Now Wendy's in Canada might have topped it!

Channel 8 Going Too Far? [OPINION]

Craig Russell — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:02:19 +0000

Note: This is an opinion blog. It does not reflect the views of WFGR, Or Townsquare Media. If at some point the video associated with this story goes away, you will know why.

It's possible Channel 8 might have crossed the line this time. And I'm torn about it. The station that's famous for "BREAKING NEWS" and strange story telling has produced a piece about Jessica Heeringa, the Muskegon woman who has been missing since late April. She was last seen at the gas station in Norton Shores where she works. Most in West Michigan know the story.

WFGR On Supermarket Sweep!

Craig Russell — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:15:20 +0000

It was another edition of “Supermarket Sweep” with WZZM TV 13 and Access Food Pantry of Kent County! In this annual event sponsored by TV 13 and Spartan Stores, members of Access, Channel 13 and Townsquare Media (WFGR’s parent company) raced around the newly remodeled Family Fare on Lake Michigan Drive! We didnt win, but [...]

It's A Festival "I Love The 80′s" Weekend All Weekend!

Craig Russell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:25 +0000

Its going to be a great Festival weekend! The weather night hold and its supposed to be in the 70′s! And when the weather is warm and the windows are down crank up the sound track of your summer! An “I Love the 80′s Weekend!” Brought to you by The Williams Outlet! "Dont pay a penny more"

The Worst Yearbook Quotes From New York School

Craig Russell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:00:12 +0000

To go along with he 14 worst yearbook quotes ever, the student staff at Hoosic Valley Central High School is feeling the heat after using some creative license on captions for sport and academic teams in this year’s yearbook. Yahoo reports in “School apologizes for inappropriate yearbook captions” “The school’s track and field team was [...]

Eastown Original Marie Catrib Passes At 65.

Craig Russell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:10:33 +0000

Sad day in Eastown today as legendary Chef and grandmother Marie Catrib has passed away at the age of 65. The restaurant that bares her name was business as usual today after the news of her death spread through town. Fox 17 had more a story and tribute to Marie on the 10 o clock [...]

Now For Your Dining Pleasure. The Krusty Burger

Craig Russell — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:30:57 +0000

If you live just about anywhere, you can go to a McDonalds. Or a Burger King. Or an Arbys. Hell even in Lowell there’s a Taco Bell. BUT up until now the only place you could ever get a KrustyBurger was in Springfield. And you would have to be animated. That’s all changed. Much like [...]

When You Go To The Super Bowl, You Can Do Anything.

Craig Russell — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:44 +0000

Professional athletes are just different from you and me. I dont have 4 mansions or 56 cars or enough money to burn 100's anytime I want. I have to wait like the rest of you and do it at tax time. Or when im following an armored car and the door suddenly opens and...perhaps I have said too much.

Friday Is National Donut Day! And A New Donut Sandwich Is Released!

Craig Russell — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:00:21 +0000

Friday is the day. My friend Shonda sent me an email yesterday stating "Here’s something to talk about. LOL. Dunkin Donuts is rolling out a donut breakfast sandwich. Apparently their Facebook page is crawling with people denouncing it as the downfall of healthy breakfast." So of course since it has to do with food, Im all over it...

WFGR Retrovision-This Day In History

Craig Russell — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:05:10 +0000

It was 24 years ago today the uprising in Tiananmen Square happened. Chinese riots and the subsequent changes inside the Peoples’ Republic. Watch this WFGR Retrovision of the most indelible image of the standoff. The lone student standing down a tank symbolized the struggle of the Chinese people and their resolve for change.

There's An App For That! For Perfect…

Craig Russell — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:45:10 +0000

…Microwave popcorn! Really! In another case of modern technology making our lives better, an app has been created by the Diamond Foods company that will make it almost impossible to burn Microwave popcorn! The world’s problems are being solved! This story from Yahoo “How to Avoid Burning Your Popcorn: The Perfect Pop App” explains the [...]

Best Way To Handle Breaking Your Cymbal? Salute!

Craig Russell — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:16:30 +0000

That’s what this kid did. Imagine being 14 or 15. The height of teen awkwardness. Maybe you are in the band–geeky enough. Maybe the girl you have had a crush on for two years n playing the drums right next to you. You finally have a chance to win her over…your true love. You think [...]