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RIP Tony Lewis of The Outfield
Tony Lewis, lead singer of The Outfield, has died at the age of 62. According to his publicist, Lewis died “suddenly and unexpectedly” in London, where he made his home. A cause of death was not given. R.I.P. Tony Lewis. The singer of The Outfield’s “Your Love” has died at age 62. https://t.co/iTX3a5Ar7T pic.twitter.com/PC1XqVvNHG —…… MORE
Fisherman reels in record 110-pound catfish
In a catch that’s shattered state records, a fisherman in Georgia has reeled in a blue catfish that tips the scales at more than 110 pounds. The 110-pound, 6-ounce fish — caught by Tim Trone of Havana, Florida — beats Georgia’s previous record holder by more than 17 pounds, according to the Georgia Department of…… MORE
McDonald’s franchisees vow to fix the ice cream machine issue
If you’re a true fan of McDonald’s you know that more often than not the fries are hot, the drinks are cold, and the ice cream machine is broken. Now, a group of franchisees is coming together to fix this ongoing problem. According to Business Insider, a team has been assembled to fix the problem…… MORE
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- Ladies and Gentlemen… The Swinging Gates. Tony was first introduced to the glamour of local celebrity status during his time spent as the only male member of the tap dancing trio, “The Swinging Gates”. Tensions mounted within the group when it became clear Tony was the most talented.
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- Tony starting out. Itching to get out of a small town, Tony left Litchfield, MI to experience college life at Grand Valley State University.
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- THE Tony Gates
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- Tony and Ed back in the day! Our very own, Ed Buchannan hired Tony back in the day… (Please direct all complaints his way.)
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- Before Producer Laura – Tony actually answered the phones! Not much else from this time period can be recalled by Tony… or any of the acquaintances he made.
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- These are his (awesome) Kids. Despite having Tony as a father, Keegan and Zak are both well adjusted, successful, and happy!
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- The Only B*tch in Tony’s Life……is totally not a b*tch. This regal creature, Beau (Boo) is his best friend, hunting partner and the only lady in his life that doesn’t give him grief!
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- He is an Avid Outdoorsman
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- What a catch!! ….The fish that is. He passes on his love and “knowledge” of the outdoors by making sure resources are available for kids to enjoy these activities.
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- This cute little boy….is actually MICHELLE! It was after this haircut that Michelle developed the tough skin to handle a career in radio.
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- Michelle started her radio career as Terri Traffic at CMU. Since then, she’s been heard on both the East and West sides of the state
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- Hot Stuff! It is unclear how many engagements, marriages, and football teams Michelle has gone through… but it is obvious why they keep lining up.
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- BFF’s! It was both a “dream come true” and a “nightmare realized” for Michelle when her and Tony joined together in the mornings on 97LAV in 2011.
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- Good Little Eater. Michelle has been promoted to the Vice President in Charge of Food here at Cumulus Grand Rapids.
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- …But has been banned from all eating competitions in the area, due to aggressive behavior.
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- The Beautiful Michelle…She also LOVES Madonna
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- She’s a Heartbreaker
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- She has mastered the art of the selfie… Example #1
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