Hi, It’s Craig Russell, host of The Afternoon Hustle here on Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR! I have worked in places all over Michigan, but that’s not important. I’m here in West Michigan now, eatin' Fred's Pizza (yum!) buying my milk at Meijer, and playing Classic Hits of the 60's 70's and 80's FOR YOU! Call, email or Facebook the show and be part of the fun!
Craig Russell
WFGR Holiday Hours
Just a note for those picking up prizes from WFGR or any other affiliated Townsquare Media Grand Rapids station.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the office will be closed.
If you have any prizes to pick up this week, please do it Monday, Thursday or Friday from 8 a...
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ Opens Christmas Day at Celebration! Cinema
Opening Christmas Day at Celebration! Cinema is "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
Imagine a life that has not done anything mentionable and lives in a bit of a dream state from time to time wishing there was more. I think we have all been there...
A Cool Christmas Gift Idea For The Grand Rapidian In Your Life!
My buddy Gerry shared this great last minute gift idea for the person from Grand Rapids who doesn't have a calender, and loves the city! You can only get it online, but its still worth it!
Thank You Meijer for 12 Days of Great Giveaway’s
It's easy to take for granted what you grew up having your whole life...the ease and convenience of having a 24 Hour Meijer right around the corner. Whatever you need when you need it, it's right there and it's usually at the lowest price you will find anywhere...
Just In Time For Christmas–Three Forgotten Holiday Specials
I read in the bathroom. Most people who are highly intelligent do. Ha! Anyway, the Uncle John Bathroom Reader book series is a great read for the little DJ's room. Always inspiring and informative. And timely as the date on the calender.
Downtown Grand Rapids Steals the Spotlight
That was the scene Thursday night at Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids.
It was a great night to take a stroll over to the rink and see all of the beautiful trimmings, the nice music playing, the giant Christmas all decorated...
Craig’s Pic Of The Day No. 18
My kids are pretty cool. And my daughter is very creative.
She wants to be an artist. She's awesome. And she loves her Dad.
Craigs Picture of the Day No. 18
The current loves of my life. Besides my kids and a certain sports team or two, this is it. It's a long distance thing right now, but very soon we will be reunited. And to quote Peaches and Herb, it "WILL feel so good."
Radio Great Larry Lujack Passes Away
Radio legend Larry Lujack passed away Wednesday of esophageal cancer. He was 73.
Lujack is a Radio Hall of Fame member and spent more than three decades on the air in Chicago with a sarcastic and snarky approach.
He made "Cheap, Trashy Showbiz Reports" and "Animal Stories" popular, often reading from old farm magazines that came to the station so they could do the "Grain R
Proof That Any Topic Can Be A TV Show–Naked Realtors.
They (meaning Hollywood and TV executives) have run out of ideas. Word from the left coast is they are casting the new--wait for it--"Gilliagns' Island" movie. No, that isn't a 50 year old TV show getting the big screen treatment for the first time. *Eyes rolling*
Craig’s Picture of the Day No. 17: Snowmaggedon!
Last night I was leaving the lavish WFGR studios in downtown Grand Rapids. And it started to snow. HARD. Like as hard as I have seen it snow in quite awhile. It makes a perfect picture of the day.
WZZM Finds Santa Preparing for Christmas!!
Our media partner WZZM 13 sent Hannah Saunders out on the streets Wednesday morning and she stumbled upon a guy who really has his work cut out for him over the next few weeks!