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Jimmy Kimmel Has Celebs Reading Bad Tweets About Themselves.

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:23 +0000

Im not the biggest Jimmy Kimmel fan I’ll admit. I think he blows through his monologue everynight. His comedic timing is poor at best. AND he broke up with Sarah Silverman…who I find strangely attractive. And if you know ANYTHING about me, that IS odd. Since she basically looks like a 12 year old boy. [...]

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Time for Thursday May 23rd

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:26:23 +0000

Yep, that’s right, your chance to win $1000 (and even more) on WFGR. Just keep it here weekdays to score your share of the loot! Keep the phone number handy – (616) 459-9889 and be the 25th caller, and the cash is yours! Check back daily here too at WFGR.COM and I’ll even tell you [...]

The Muskegon Bear Would Be Proud!

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:58 +0000

Remember that bear that wandered around Muskegon a couple of weeks ago? The bear that has his own Twitter account? The bear that kinda scared the crap out of almost everyone because let’s face it…he’s a giant bear! That bear has been found…in Colorado! Ok it might not be him, but here’s a cool picture [...]

Matt's Quote of the Day – Victoria Holt

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:03 +0000

Here’s today’s quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm…. Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience. - Victoria Holt [button href="http://wfgr.com/tags/quote" title="Read More Inspirational Quotes" align="center"]

'Just When I Needed you Most' by Randy VanWarmer – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:57 +0000

"Just When I Needed You Most" is the title of a 1979 song by the American singer-songwriter Randy VanWarmer. VanWarmer and former Hot Chocolate member Tony Wilson co-wrote the track, which was produced by Del Newman and appears on the singer's 1979 album, Warmer. Released as a single in early 1979, "Just When I Needed You Most" spent two weeks atop the US Billboard adult contemporary chart in May of that year. In June, the song reached its peak position of #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it eventually stayed in the Top 40 for 14 weeks and was certified a Gold record by the RIAA. In addition, the song reached #71 on the Billboard country music chart.

Way To Go Griffs! On To The Western Conference Finals!

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:30 +0000

Storybook ending! Luke Glendeing, the only Grand Rapids native to ever play for the Griffins, scores the game winning goal in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Toronto! Luke has stepped it up in the playoffs! Luke score just 8 goals in the regualr season in 51 games...in 11 playoff games, he has 5 goals. Way to go local boy!

Meijer Spring Giveaway's Day 3! Let's Keep it Cool.

Andy + Dave — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:18:21 +0000

Imagine a tailgate party or just some shade to sit and enjoy the shade under your new canopy with some great Meijer logo chairs and a Cool Cell 36 can soft sided cooler!

It's a nice package that can be yours if you tune in to Andy and Dave this morning!

Thanks to Meijer for supplyin

The Beatles' 'Help!' Coming to Blu-ray

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:22 +0000

The Beatles‘ 1965 movie ‘Help!’ is finally coming to Blu-ray. The remastered disc will be available on June 25 with a beefed-up soundtrack and more than an hour’s worth of bonus material. ‘Help!’ followed the Beatles’ first film, 1964′s ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ into theaters at the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, who also [...]

Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters

Dave Lifton — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:04 +0000

Regardless of what one thinks of his sense of humor, it's undeniable that Howard Stern has an uncanny knack for getting his guests to open up about some of their most private details. On Monday (May 13), Rod Stewart talked about how close he and Ron Wood came to having casts made of their genitalia by the infamous Plaster Casters.

The Oklahoma Tornado–In Pictures

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:05 +0000

The town of Moore, OK hasn’t had the best luck with Mother Nature. 2 F-5 tornadoes in the past 14 years. It makes me appreciate the fact it might get a little cold here, and we get some minor flooding every 110 years or so, we certainly dont have it that bad. The picture sharing [...]

"I Believe That Children Are Our Future, Teach Them Well, And Let Them Lead The Way

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:40 +0000

Whitney Houston sung those words over 15 years ago. Never have they been truer than now. It’s the kids that are in the drivers seat. With it being graduation season and all, here’s a story of a teen who might have solved one of the modern world’s greatest problems. Her name is Eesha Khare and [...]

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times for Wednesday May 22

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:22 +0000

A Note for Graduates – From Andy O

Andy + Dave — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:21 +0000

Get’s to be this time of year, when commencements are about to commence and I get to thinking about the years that have gone by for me and maybe share a thought or two with those who will commence to commencing. First off, this is your time to shine. You have made it past the [...]

Another Best Of Craigslist!

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:46 +0000

It’s amazing what you can find on My List! Craigslist! Here’s another AWESOME post. Especially if you are looking for people who enjoy, ahem, the other side. I’m not talking about Star Wars or Pink Floyd. I’m talking about “Clown Love”. Read and prepare to have your mind blown. Looking for fun, beautiful female [...]

20 Awesomely Creative Business Cards You Won't Throw Out

Emerald Catron — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:11 +0000

We know -- business cards? Even though nearly everything is done in the digital realm, they are still a thing. A thing we usually throw in the bin straightaway. We would gladly let these cards clutter up our desk, though. They're creative enough to warrant existing, and probably actually earn their proprietors some business. Check them out below.

Michigan Gas Prices Are In The Top 10 In The US! No Shock!

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:04 +0000

Not really a shock to us here in Michigan, but we have some of the most expensive gas in the US. In May the average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan is $3.78. That puts us at Number 10. Not the highest by far, but up there. The highest gas prices are in [...]

Matt's Quote of the Day – Will Rogers

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:19:17 +0000

Here’s today’s quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm…. Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers [button href="http://wfgr.com/tags/quote" title="Read More Inspirational Quotes" align="center"]

'It's Sad to Belong' by England Dan and John Ford Coley

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:49:06 +0000

“It’s Sad to Belong” is a song written by Randy Goodrum and performed by England Dan & John Ford Coley on their 1977 album, Dowdy Ferry Road. Called a “timeless classic”, it peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the easy listening chart. It was one of the earlier pop [...]

Meet Gary Ball and Learn About Epilepsy

Andy + Dave — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:44:25 +0000

Meet Gary Ball of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Andy invited Gary in after realizing that he knew little or nothing about epilepsy, the symptoms, treatments and causes of epilepsy.

This is an informative interview and you can find out ways to help The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan with some upcoming fundraisers that will not only help a great cause, but will give you a chance to have a good time doing it.

Meijer Spring Give Away's Day 2! Something for the Patio!

Andy + Dave — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:04 +0000

How bout a shot at this beautiful Montego Bay iron patio set? Tune in to Andy and Dave today for the “Meijer Spring Giveaway!!” Meijer has something in store for everyone this week and you can win it all by simply staying tuned to Andy and Dave on 98.7 WFGR CLICK HERE for the details [...]