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
It’s Beatles Week on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ [Video]
I don't know if you've been catching "The Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS-TV this week, but it has been marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' arrival in the U.S. by having musicians perform Fab Four songs all week.
Bad Lip Reading, NFL Style [Video]
There are plenty of times when us fans hear exactly what NFL players are saying (i.e., Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning barking: "Omaha, Omaha!").
But what else is being talked about on those sidelines at games?
Top 3 Places to See Christmas Lights Displays in Grand Rapids!
There's nothing like seeing giant Christmas light displays.
With that in mind, I offer the top three places in Grand Rapids to see those cool yule hues and celebrate the season!
Jesse And The Rippers Are Back!
For those of you who don't know, Channel 957's own Wendy Reed is a HUGE fan of Jesse and The Rippers. She's going to be super excited to see this news.
Need A Job? Job Fair TODAY At “Our” Tim Hortons!
Looking for work? Like Tim Horton's coffee? Today is your lucky day!
Grand River Flooding Expected To Get Worse [VIDEO]
Flooding in Michigan Rivers, including the Grand River through Grand Rapids, is expected to get get worse in the next 72 hours. One to three inches of new rain is expected to send flood stages well above normal levels by the weekend. The area has already experienced above average rainfall totals, combined with average winter snowfall totals, swelling the Grand in many places.
Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s Coming To Grand Rapids
A foodie's dream come true! Both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are set to enter the Grand Rapids market sometime in the next year or so. Both chains having been eying GR for sometime now, and have finally put the wheels in motion to come to town!
East Grand Rapids One Of “10 Best US Suburbs To Live In”
Way to go EGR! The boyhood home to Gerald Ford has been ranked the 8th "Best Suburb in the US to live in" according to MarketWatch.com, a Wall Street Journal website. The affluent city east of Grand Rapids beat other Michigan hotspots like West Bloomfield and Royal Oak, which didnt make the list, Huntington Woods DID make the list, at number 10. Michigan and New Jersey were the only stat
How The Ice Stays Frozen At Rosa Parks Circle
Look outside. The weather is frightful today. It's only going to get worse tomorrow. Almost 60 and thunderstorms. Makes you wonder about things like "How does the ice at Rosa Parks Circle stay frozen?" Well, say no more, I have the answer for you.
Real Proof! The Economic Recovery IS Happening In Grand Rapids!
Mart Twain said it best: There are lies, damned lies and statistics. THESE statistics are not lies, however, and paint a slightly rosier picture of the economic state we in Grand Rapids are in.
New Grand Rapids Brewing Company Opens. Will You Be Partaking? [POLL]
The new Grand Rapids Brewing Company has opened in Downtown, at the corner of Ionia and Fulton. It's housed in the old "My Bar" location and right across the street from the new Buffalo Wild Wings. And on Wednesday at 3pm, there was a line out the door. This IS Beer City USA, so it makes sense.
Powerball Up To 425 Million! How Will You Spend Your Millions? [POLL]
Now that they have upped the starting price of the Powerball lottery jackpot to two dollars a ticket, the prizes have reached record territory. Wednesday's jackpot is now the biggest ever, a record $425 million dollars.