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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Worst Colleges in America? Two Are in Michigan!
Two Michigan colleges named among worst academic institutions in the US, facing closure and high dropout rates.
The Soo Locks Without Water? Amazing! Check it Out!
The Soo Locks don't have any water in them now. What are they doing?
The 10 Worst Places to Live in Michigan for 2024!
There are some places that aren't exactly top places to live in our state. These places have it a little rough now and, according to the website Road Snacks, made the Top 10 List of worst places to live in Michigan.
Grand Rapids is Losing Another Popular TV Personality. Who?
Anchoring a early morning TV news show can be a grind and a real drain on ones life and that is why Grand Rapids is losing another anchor.
Are You a Pronto Pup Fan? This is Your Winter Weekend!
It's winter and I want a Pronto Pup. What can I do?
Red Wings Move Game So Lions Fans Can Watch Game
What do the Red Wings do when their Sunday game conflicts with the Lions playoff game?
Is the COVID Pandemic Over? No and it’s Scary
Is COVID gone? Nope, and it keeps reinventing itself. The World Health Organization, says COVID is here to stay.
Snow and More Snow, But a Big Warm Up is Coming for West Michigan
We had near record snowfall all around West Michigan and the lake effect snow machine hasn't shut off yet.
But wait! Hold your horses! Guess what? It's going to change.
Grandvilla Restaurant and the Dungeon Actually Reopening?
This looks like good news for Grandville and surrounding areas as there are new owners of The Grandvilla and they may be reopening.
They’re Tearing Down The Old Lanning’s Restaurant. Why?
They were known for their fried chicken, and were a staple of good food reasonably priced in a casual setting on Grand Rapids West Side for decades. Lannings’, on Leonard Street, closed in 2008 and nothing has happened since, so what's up?
Ann Arbor And Grand Rapids: Two Michigan Cities Make The Top 100 List
The website Niche has just published their top 100 list of the top spots/cities, to live in America. How did Michigan rank?
Grand Rapids in for a Bomb Cyclone Winter Storm Friday and Saturday?
Yesterday I wrote about 10 to 12 inches of snow was possible with the coming storm, and now the word "bomb cyclone" is being discussed.