Hi. I'm Casey. I'm the new morning co-host on 98.7 WFGR. I was asked to write something about myself so...um, well, ok...here goes... Until I was 16, I lived in Centerville, OH. They cheer for The Ohio State University. Hi Brutus! O-H...I went to high school with Kirk Herbstreit from ESPN. They misspelled his name in the yearbook. Centerville Elk Pride! When my dad was transferred because of his job, I moved to Farmington Hills, MI. They root for the University of Michigan. Go Blue! I've seen a football game in the Big House...except the football game I witnessed was an English Premiere League Soccer Game. Still amazing! Michigan fans are so passionate even for soccer, the other football. After graduating from Ferris State University (Go Bulldogs!) & The Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, the radio world sent me to Lansing. They cheer for Michigan State University. Hello Sparty! When I lived there, Nick Saban was the head coach. Roll Tide? From Lansing, my radio career took me to South Bend, IN. They really like the University of Notre Dame. Let's just say I had a lot of access at ND. I've had the opportunity to meet every living Notre Dame Head Football coach. Go Irish! It was in South Bend that I raised my daughter. She is in college now and with all these wonderful influences which school do you imagine she attends? Purdue University! Boiler Up! For a brief insane moment, I worked in Tallahassee, FL. However, The Florida State University Seminoles didn't know what to make of this northern Big 10 fan. "God bless their hearts." I'm thrilled to be back in the Midwest and living in West Michigan where I know I'll always have a winning team to cheer for! Let's be honest...What goes better with College Football then a beer? What better place to enjoy a cold one then in Beer City? I look forward to serving the WFGR listeners and Grand Rapids! Thanks for listening.
Casey Daniels
Aquinas College To Return To Normal In-Person Classes For Fall 2021
The Fall 2021 semester at Aquinas College should look like normal in-person classes and student activities, according to the announcement made Tuesday by the school.
Summerhouse Lavender Farm Opens For The Summer
If you're looking to relax or you're looking for a calming place to take mom for Mother's day, the Summerhouse Lavender Farm in Saugatuck is opening this weekend.
Metro Health Stops Use Of J & J Vaccine For Women Under 50
Metro Health-University of Michigan Health says it will not offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to women under 50.
Humane Society To Waive Some Adoption Fees
If you're considering adopting a dog from the Humane Society, act fast to save money! Until Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. all adoption fees at The Humane Society of West Michigan are waived for the 11 dogs who have spent over 30 days waiting to be adopted.
Mary Free Bed Fine Art Exhibit Is Happening Now
To help with the healing process, Mary Free Bed's art exhibit is happening. It's an effort to incorporate art into the inpatient and outpatient environments.
Is This Your Van In The Grand River?
If your red minivan is missing, it's been found in Walker. It has water damage though.
New Sculpture Unveiled At Gerald R. Ford International Airport
The purpose is to celebrate the culture and history of Native Americans in West Michigan. A new sculpture by Jason Quigno was recently unveiled at Gerald R. Ford International airport.
Concert Series Planned At Frederik Meijer Gardens
A return to live music has been announced at Frederik Meijer Gardens. The music includes three series featuring musicians from the Grand Rapids Symphony and West Michigan.
Bon Jovi At Muskegon’s Getty Drive-In
"Shot through the heart and you're to blame, Darlin', you give love a bad name." If you know all the words to every Bon Jovi song, this is the night for you! Bon Jovi will be performing on the big screen at Getty Ford Drive-In.
GR Fitness Fest Kicks Off April 30th
Feeling the need to be active? You're in luck! Kicking off on April 30th and running until May 9th is GR Fitness Fest.
WMU Won’t Require Vaccines For Students
Vaccination efforts are continuing throughout Michigan and some colleges and university's will require them of students for attendance. Western Michigan University won't be one of them.
New West Michigan Golf Course Will Honor Fallen Soldiers
This weekend, American Dunes Golf Course will open. It's the golf course formerly known as Grand Haven Golf Club. The course will be open to golfers from all over the country but it will also have a special purpose.