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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131 Will Be a Tough Drive This Weekend in Grand Rapids
This weekend, it's really going to be a super pain on 131 through downtown Grand Rapids as lanes will close.
Total Cuteness in Holland Elementary School With a Real Life Duck Parade
This is a tail of a momma duck and all her little ducklings parading through Holland Heights school, and they do it every year.
Jumper is Our Cute Pet of the Week and Needs a Good Home
Meet today’s furry friend, Jumper! Jumper is an incredibly sweet bunny with big ears, and an even bigger heart.
Are You Ready For More Road Construction and Grand Rapids Delays?
We're going to see more lane closures and others complete closures, all of which are going to make your commute longer and more painful. Some of them will stretch into multiple years.
Where is the Best Travel Spot in the U.S.? USA Today Says Mackinac Island!
UpNorthLive.com reported that Mackinac Island is getting the top spot in tourism, being named the best summer travel destination in the country by USA TODAY.
School Bus Driver Passes Out. What Did a Thirteen Year Old Do?
How fast do you thing you would react if you were on a bus full of kids and the bus driver passed out?
Barry Manilow Coming to Little Caesars Arena in August
Barry Manilow is coming back by popular demand, to Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on August 22nd to sing all his hits, and there are a pile of them.
Looking to Adopt a Kitty as Sweet as Her Name? Meet Chai!
Chai is a very gentle, young, orange and white girl who came to the Humane Society with brand new babies! She nursed them until they were able to be weaned, and they're all healthy and up for adoption now.
Michigan Gas Prices are Falling! A True Surprise! What Happened?
AAA says around Michigan the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.62, 9 cents lower than last week. However, around here, West Michigan, you can find even lower prices.
A Grand Rapids Restaurant You Didn’t Know Existed: Quite a History!
A great blast from the past in dining history of Grand Rapids. There were so many fine restaurants in downtown back in the day that, of course, are long gone. One special place that you may never have heard of was Bauman's Café.
Grand Rapids Artists Alert! Your Design Could be on Grand Rapids Stairs!
GLC Live at 20 Monroe is calling on the art community to design a mural for the risers of the stairs outside the venue.
What is Beautiful, Glows in Dark and is at The John Ball Zoo?
It's back! It is one of the most spectacular and fun exhibits in Grand Rapids, and only runs to June 11, so don't miss out! It is the Lantern Festival at the John Ball Zoo.