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The John Ball Zoo is Open!

Andy Rent — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:30:05 +0000

Finally, the Zoo is open! Closed for the season in late Fall, this past Friday, March 1st, the John Ball Zoo opened for the 2013 season. Our news partner, WZZM TV13, reported the Zoo will be open from 10 am to 4 pm during this early part of the season. And admission is discounted. It [...]

Thankfully the Lions are Done – For the Year

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:44:13 +0000

Well, what turned out to be a very typical Lions season. Once again on several occasions, the Lions snapped defeat from the jaws of victory, had several mediocre games and a lot of stupid moves on special teams and coaching. What will be different next year? Very little by the looks of it.Yep, almost all [...]

Score with the Score – Week 10

Matt Hendricks — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:48:56 +0000

Well, how about those Lions? They are at 500 – and this game is rather important. If they lose, the playoffs probably go with it.The Lions are 4 and 4. Anyway, here’s the good news. Even if you think the Lions will lose, you can still win! Just pick the Lions to Lose in the [...]

Now That ArtPize Is Over, Here Are Some Things You Might Have Missed.

Craig Russell — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:01:17 +0000

Yes, Artprize is over. The last of the installments in the B.O.B. parking lot have been taken down. Sure the Gerald Ford graffiti picture actually ON the B.O.B. will still be there long after the competition has ended, but Downtown Grand Rapids has gotten back to normal. So if you have been wrapped up in the World's Largest Art competition, here's something you might have missed in the past three weeks.

Writers At BBC America's 'Doctor Who' Think The Lions Will Win The Superbowl

Steven Bohner — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:09:20 +0000

This just goes to show how removed the British are from everyday American life. In the popular BBC America show, 'Doctor Who,' a newspaper headline reads "Detroit lions Win Superbowl." Being a Lions fan and a lifetime Michigan resident, I

Score with the Score – Lions VS Vikings at Home – Another Toilet Bowl?

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:57:08 +0000

Well, after last weeks TOILET BOWL of a game in Nashville, we’ll see how the Lions fare this week with the Vikings at home. The spread again this week is about 5 points FAVORING the Lions at home, so we’ll see. Make sure you get in and make your picks now and Score with the [...]

Score with the Lions This Week

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:09:14 +0000

Have you made your picks for the Lions game this weekend yet? If not, you need to get in there and do it. The Last two weeks Amy and Joanne both nailed the score dead on. Detroit is actually getting anywhere from 3.5-5 points in the spread, so the Lions are actually favored in Tennesse. [...]

Score With the Lions Week 2

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:53:53 +0000

It’s week two for the Lions as they take on the 49′ers. The Lions in a lot of ways didn’t deserve to win last weeks game against the Rams. 3 Interceptions does not a good game make. Make sure you get in and make your pick so you can SCORE WITH THE SCORE with the [...]

Eddie George As The Lions Calvin Johnson! [VIDEO]

Craig Russell — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:22:26 +0000

Of course living in Michigan, we know who Calvin Johnson is. Star wide out for the Lions. And also Brann's spokesman. Those Meal Deal dinners look good! So when former NFL star Eddie George was walking through LAX a TMZ cameraman decided to do that douchebag tactic all TMZ cameramen do...the ambush interview/smart ass question thing that is so TMZ. There was only one problem with the TMZ camerman.

Don't Be A Quarterback's Parent In Cincinnati!

Craig Russell — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:01:11 +0000

Yesterday was another day of hard hitting NFL action! The Lions eeked out a win over arch rival Minnesota. My Bears lost to F!*&# Tim Tebow and the Broncos....in Overtime! Grrrrr. And yesterday as I was watching the Houston/Cincinnati game on the NFL Red Zone Channel (which is way awesome! and so much cheaper than the Sunday Ticket--Its basically live look-in at every game going on) and noticed something unusual.

Lions Vs. Packers–Thanksgiving Day Bust! [POLL]

Craig Russell — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:00:29 +0000

UPDATE–Packers 27 Lions 15 Suh -1 Poll Update: A tie…44% thought the Pack would win, 44% thought the Lions would win, and 11% say the fans lost having to hear Nickleback! So here we go. A Thanksgiving Day game that might actually be a game. Remember when a couple of years ago there was the [...]

Are You Ready? See The Lions On The WFGR Lions Bus Trip!

Craig Russell — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:46:30 +0000

THIS Saturday, The Lions square off against the New England Patriots @ Ford Field...you could go, if you already had tickets. The game is SOLD OUT, But of course WFGR can send you there! It's the "WFGR Lions Bus Trip", brought to you by Harold Zeigler C-D-J of Grandville! Tickets are ONLY $40 and include a comfortable bus ride to Ford Field and back, food on the bus provided by SUBWAY, and a ticket to the game!

Today Is National Employee Health And Fitness Day!

Craig Russell — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:35:08 +0000

And members of the WFGR/Townsquare Media staff took part! Instead of driving to the all-you-can-eat pizza lunch buffet at Peppinos Downtown, we walked! Yes! Healthy are we! One thing I did notice while sitting at the fine downtown pizza and bar location, are all the sports banners. There is a Pistons banner hanging from the [...]