If you lived in west Michigan in 1978 and someone mentioned the name “Big Sid” — you knew exactly what they were talking about. (READ MORE)
June 8, 1953: Beecher Tornado
I have always been amazed by weather. I should have probably followed that interest and became a meteorologist where I could have lived and breathed weather every day. (READ MORE)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)
June 6, 1933: First Drive-In Movie Theater Opened in Camden, NJ
On June 6th, 1933, the very first drive-in movie theater opened in n Camden, NJ. Growing up, I think my parents took me to more drive-ins than actual movie theaters to see films. Most of the movies I can remember seeing…were all viewed sitting in a car at a drive-in here in West Michigan. (READ MORE)
April 18, 2020: Morning Show Reunion
On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, several of the former WKLQ and WGRD Morning Show cast members gathered on Zoom for a reunion. (READ MORE)
April 12, 2006: Bruce Grant Interview
On April 12th, 2006, WOOD Radio’s “The Rick & Scott Show” got radio legend Bruce Grant out of retirement and “on the air” in West Michigan one final time. (READ MORE)
April 7, 1978: Zooella Died
On April 7th, 1978, John Ball Zoo’s only elephant, an Indian elephant named “Zoella”, passed away. (READ MORE)