Starting out as a weatherman/TV-Radio host for TV8 in the 70s, Andy also played "Captain Woody" on the TV8 afternoon kids' show. Andy just might be the most recognized personality in the West Michigan area having been on radio and TV for over five decades. Originally a "Hoosier" from Muncie, Indiana, Andy graduated from Ball State University, working in radio and TV in Richmond, Muncie and Indianapolis. Andy is deeply involved in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community having served on the board of directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), the Metropolitan YMCA, and Easter Seals-Michigan. He also works with the Salvation Army, DeGage Ministries, JDRF, Disability Advocates, Hope Network, among others. Andy is a busy father and grandfather with seven children and fourteen grandchildren. What's the the best part of his job? The ability to make a difference in the community.
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One of Best Blues Concerts is About to Come to Grand Rapids
It doesn't happen very often that we get one of the best blues guitar men ever in Grand Rapids, but we will soon. Joe Bonamassa, Blues-rock superstar, three-time GRAMMY-nominee, will play DeVos Performance Hall in February.
Are There Any Pay Phones Left in Grand Rapids?
A Public Phone? A Pay Phone? So many people today, of a certain age, have no clue what that is.
Wait! What? Gas May Drop Below $5 This Weekend?
Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy, says he thinks YES, the Great Lakes region will see gas prices begin to fall below $5 per gallon.
You Think Gas is Expensive Here? Nope, Not Compared to World Prices!
You Think Gas is Expensive Here? Nope, Not Compared to World Prices!
Downtown Grand Rapids Getting New Building Mural by World Famous Graffiti Artist
Downtown Grand Rapids has many buildings with beautiful murals painted on them, and now a world famous graffiti artist is creating another.
Is Our Baby Formula Nightmare Over? Hopefully in the Next Few Weeks!
There is a real hopeful feeling that baby formula will be back on store shelves now that the Abbott plant in Sturgis has resumed production of.
Will We Have to Pay $5 For a Gallon Gas in Michigan? It’s Possible!
So, did your eyeballs pop out of your head when you drove pas a gas station yesterday? Mine sure did because gas jumped about 20 cents a gallon higher in one day. Yikes!
Isn’t it Natural to Drive Your Tractor to School? In Cedar Springs It Is!
It was a special day at Cedar Springs High School yesterday because it was Drive Your Tractor to School Day! Honestly, what a great thing to do!
Will the Tigers Have Enough Players for Opening Day Friday?
Baseball's opening Day is today for many clubs, but for the the Detroit Tigers and others, it's tomorrow, Friday, April 8 at Comerica Park against the White Sox.
People are Really Stealing Meat from Grocery Stores? Meijer Thinks So!
Meijer is putting security tags on, at least, some of their meat so you're likely to set off an alarm if you try to walk out without paying!