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
R.I.P. Stuart Scott
Last night ESPN broadcast it's first ever NFL Playoff game without one of it's emotional and best known anchors. Stuart Scott had done just about everything at ESPN, including adding well known catch phrases into the popular lexicon.
How Is THIS Possible? We Have The Lowest Gas Prices!
Michigan is usually nowhere near the top of the list when it comes to low gas prices, but for some reason, we have the lowest average gas prices in the country, right here in Grand Rapids!
New Year, New Laws All Over The Country
It's 2015. Happy New Year. With the new year, comes new laws all over the country, including in Michigan.
The College Football Playoff Starts Today!
For over 350 years, college football has crowned a mythical National Champion. Some years it was easy. One undefeated team, they are number one. Other years, not so easy. Then came the BCS.
Want FREE Taco Bell All Month?
So maybe you are waking up after a long night of New Years' Eve-ing, and you need some food. Since we dont have White Castle in the area, how about FREE Taco Bell?
Olds Manor Finally to be Developed
And then there was one.
The last big vacant building in downtown Grand Rapids, Olds Manor, is going to get a $22 million upgrade, with even more apartment and retail space.
Netflix Tricks Children! The Shame!
Netflix, the streaming video service, is shaking up the industry again. When it started releasing it's own brand of unique shows a couple of years ago, it all of a sudden became a TV show producing player. Now it threatens to mess with your children.
Gatorade Turns 50; Celebrates 50 Greatest Moments
In 1965, Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida (whose mascot is a Gator--hence the name) to help the school's football players replenish lost fluids and minerals in the hot Florida sun.
The Only Thing That Looked Worse Than the Detroit Lions On Sunday …
The only thing that looked worse than the Detroit Lions -- who lost 30-20 to Green Bay on Sunday -- is the condition of their former home, the Pontiac Silverdome.
Happy 145th Chewing Gum!
One of life's simple pleasures -- and subsequent adornments under tabletops and chair seats -- was patented on this date in 1869: chewing gum.
Best Son In the World Surprises Parents [Video]
When I was younger, there would always be a guy who got his girlfriend the perfect present. Or a son that always made his parents super proud. Made all us regular schlups look really bad.
TV Sitcom Worlds Collide!
In the ever changing world of TV sitcom stars and locales, when they co-mingle in real life, it's a bit weird.