4 weeks ago If you grew up in the '70s and '80s in Michigan, you know who Ollie Fretter was.
If he couldn't beat your best deal, he'd give you five pounds of coffee. Between Highland and Fretter appliances, that was our generation's ABC Warehouse and Art Van.
4 weeks ago If I was ever going to live anywhere than the United States, it would be Canada. Our neighbors to the north have alot of good things going for them. Cooler and cleaner weather. Hockey on every street corner. Lots of good cheer and less in-your-face attitude. AND pretty Canadian girls.
4 weeks ago The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team plays in one its most important international games in a long time when it takes on Belgium today in the World Cup.
And you, being the fun-loving patriotic American that you are, can cheer the team on in Grand Rapids!
5 weeks ago Yep. Watched the Disney Channel for the first time in...well I have no idea. My kids are Nickelodeon fans, so we NEVER watch Disney. My son even asked "Why are we watching Disney Channel, and why is their logo so big on the screen?" I couldn't really give him a great answer on the logo size, but I could tell him why we were watching.
5 weeks ago I have read the stories of diabetes sufferers with bad feet and dogs that can alert them to the danger they are in. A story a couple of years ago about a dog who told his owner his foot was infected saved the man's life. Now more dogs are using their nose to help other diabetic's as well.
5 weeks ago Not for the best of reasons, but we are in the same breath as Barcelona, Spain and Kansas City, Missouri. It's about how the city is trying to stifle airbnb and Uber--the sharing economy.
5 weeks ago Yes we are Beer City USA. Much like Battle Creek was back in the early 1900's, with 400 cereal companies all trying to cash in on the town's fame, Grand Rapids has a new microbrewpub opening on every corner. The kids down the street from me have opned a new beer hall in their garage.
June 27, 2014 In more way than one! Normally on Fridays, a former Tigers great is at Fifth Third Ballpark, to sihn autographs and have fun with the fans. And tonight is no exception. Former Tiger great Glenn Wilson will be at the ballpark as the 'Caps take on Bowling Green!
June 27, 2014 If you grew up in an autoworker house like I did, something are just known. Like every year we would go to downtown Kalamazoo to the State Theatre and experience the annual UAW Christmas movie/party. The union would have Christmas cartoon movies and give out crappy kids toys. But it was tradition.
June 26, 2014 Tom Petty is playing DTE Energy Music Theatre later this summer, and yes WFGR will probably have tickets to win. But if you can't wait and need to buy your tickets, they are on sale at a discount!
June 25, 2014 Who doesn't like free food? Unless you are unAmerican maybe you don't. And free pizza is about the best it can be! And you can WIN FREE PIZZA from Dominos!
June 25, 2014 Jimmy Fallon's Celebrity Lip Syncing is bring back a an old show and concept 30 years later! The old show "Puttin' on the Hits" where people lip synced to current and popular songs, is getting a reboot!