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Why Does MLive Keep Stealing My Poll Questions? [POLL]

Craig Russell — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:56:27 +0000

They say "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". If that's true, then I'm very flattered! MLive.com, the internet and digital arm of the Grand Rapids Press and Booth Newspapers here in Michigan, must either be running out of things to write about, or I have my finger on the pulse of West Michigan better than I realized. The last week they have copied 2 of my WFGR website poll questions almost word for word!

Families In Zeeland Have To Remove Roadside Memorial [POLL]

Craig Russell — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:47 +0000

The Ottawa County Sheriff has told a family they have to takedown the makeshift memorial to their daughter because it's "too close to the road". Amy Diane Linares was killed nearly 2 years ago by a drunk driver, and since her death an intricate roadside memorial was created by friends and family near Westbound I-196 by the Zeeland exit. Now since it's "too close" to the freeway, the family has to dismantle the memorial.

Downtown Pita House Closing…BOO!

Craig Russell — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:33:40 +0000

I work in downtown Grand Rapids. That's where WFGR is located. Altough it doesn't happen often, I hate seeing places around town close up shop. Espcially downtown. I really hated to see Quiznos go, and even though it's not downtown, i was not happy to see Sandmann's BBQ on Wealthy in the Baxter neighborhood close up as well. And now a downtown eatery is closing over the weekend.

Happy Earth Day West Michigan! Win One Year Of Kitchen Recycling!

Craig Russell — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:31:42 +0000

It's Earth Day! I thought a long time ago Americans wouldn't embrace Earth Day. It's a pain to recycle, it's time consuming, and it would go by the way side like Betamax and the McLean Deluxe. I was wrong. By a landfill full of VCR's and seaweed hamburger wrappers. And now a local company wants to reward your good recycling habits,

What To Do In Grand Rapids For Spring Break.

Craig Russell — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:43:01 +0000

If you have school-aged kids, next week is spring break. My kids are going up north to Grandma and Grandpa’s, so I’m off the hook! But if you have pre-teens and tweens hanging around the house all week and bored off their gourds, here’s a helpful list of things to do next week! From Meijer [...]

Elton John Or Power Reactor Meeting–Which Would YOU Choose?

Craig Russell — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:40:02 +0000

Poor Fritz Klug. He works for MLive and the Kalamazoo Gazette. I’m sure when he saw he was chosen for the writing assignment “Elton John in Kalamazoo Today” he would get to meet Sir Elton. Or at least get to see the show for free. Great thing to tweet about. Only one little problem. He [...]

Rob Bliss Gets Extension To Pay City Debt To Host Music Fest-Agree Or Disagree?

Craig Russell — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:58:50 +0000

Rob Bliss is getting ready to host his second annual Electronic Music Fest. And he still owes the city money. Almost $5,200 from last years' festival. He also owes almost $27,000 from the giant water slide from last year. So the City brought all this up last night when deciding to let him have an exemption to the sound curfew.

Grand Rapids Radio Talent Allison Harte Passes

Craig Russell — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:45:07 +0000

I never worked with Allison, and she never worked at the former Regent or current Townsquare Media stations, including WFGR. And she DID work at our “competitors”. But at this point none of that matters. A person dies. A family mourns. Our prayers here at WFGR go out to Allison’s family. If you didn’t know [...]

Looking For Stuff To Do This Saturday? I Have A Couple Of Suggestions…

Craig Russell — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:44:40 +0000

1) Come see ME at Marks Photo and Video, South Division between 36th and 44th Streets (right next to Wendy's) between Noon and 2 TODAY! It's Spring Photo Expo day! Reps from Sony will be on hand, and if you are a Classic VIP Member, you can get 10,000 bonus points just for stopping by!

Need A Job? This Company Is Hiring Right Here In West Michigan!

Craig Russell — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:02:21 +0000

NOVO 1 in Holland is looking to fill about 100 job openings in it’s call center! They have had a hard time filing these positions, even with Michigan’s high unemployment rate. There’s an article from MLive.com…“NOVO 1 hiring for call center in Holland, Michigan” with all the details how to apply and where to go. [...]

Need Tax Help? Get FREE Tax Services In Grand Rapids TODAY Til 8!

Craig Russell — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:00:37 +0000

And Monday too! At the ACSET Community Action Tax Center, 121 Franklin St. SE, Ste. 110. Friday from 8-5 and Monday, Tax Day, from 8-8. Of course you have to meet income guidelines and the such, but if you have procrastinated and are in need of some help (maybe you have been unemployed or something) [...]

Fun Stuff To Do For FREE Today Around Grand Rapids!

Craig Russell — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:00:50 +0000

Just because Spring break is almost over doesn’t mean there isn’t something FREE to take advantage of around town today! –FREE admission to the Ford Presidential Museum today to celebrate Betty Ford’s 93rd birthday…Read the story from MLive.com/GR Press “Free admission, cake to celebrate Betty Ford’s 93rd birthday at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum” –Classic [...]

Wholy Crap!

Craig Russell — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:49:36 +0000

Follow up to the “Owner of car damaged in U.S. 131 pileup doesn’t like towing bill, smashes up wrecker business with bat” story… Seems FOX 17 was there doing a story, and got the whole attack on tape…Too bad for the lady’s luck! From Janice Allen’s Facebook post… “Wow. Attacked by a crazy woman on [...]

Wanna Have A Baby On 11-11-11…

Craig Russell — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:09:59 +0000

Better get busy!

Here's the story! From MLive.com/GR Press and Troy Reimink...

Dennis Oppenhiem Dies…

Craig Russell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:36:35 +0000

Who was Dennis Oppenhiem? He was the artist who sculpted the “Journey Home” piece in front of the Rapid station downtown… HERE is the story from the Press/MLive… and Merv Griffin is still dead..

D Bag Of The Year…So Far…

Craig Russell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:09:33 +0000

Kill 2 people...including a Mom...wow...wouldn't want to stand next to this guy anytime soon...as Lou Christie would say "Lightning Striking again..."

HERE is the latest from MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette

Best. Headline. Ever.

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:44:33 +0000

From our dear friends at the Grand Rapids Press and Mlive...

English teacher claims gig as stripper is real reason West Ottawa board wants her out