LITE 98.7 » mark richards http://lite987.com The Best Variety Of Yesterday And Today Sat, 18 May 2013 22:07:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 High Winds Rip Through Utica And Take A Toll On Mark's Yard [PHOTOS] http://lite987.com/high-winds-rip-through-utica-and-take-a-toll-on-marks-yard-photos/ http://lite987.com/high-winds-rip-through-utica-and-take-a-toll-on-marks-yard-photos/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:18:45 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=165367 A strong cold front moved through Utica yesterday giving us wind speeds of 20 to 60 mph. We experienced frequent gusts of 50 to 60 mph which did damage to trees, power lines and property. Would you like to see what the winds of this magnitude did to my yard?

]]> http://lite987.com/high-winds-rip-through-utica-and-take-a-toll-on-marks-yard-photos/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM Watch Mark and His Son Dylan Put Up a Christmas Tree [VIDEO] http://lite987.com/watch-mark-and-his-son-dylan-put-up-a-christmas-tree-video/ http://lite987.com/watch-mark-and-his-son-dylan-put-up-a-christmas-tree-video/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:11:10 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=136042 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, why is setting you up so difficult to me? Well, it's really not that bad. The only trouble was the lights that were half burnt out so I went out and grabbed a couple of new stands for this year. Put on a Christmas tune or listen to what's provided and watch Dylan & I put the tree up with it's lights and decorations, in high speed video.

]]> http://lite987.com/watch-mark-and-his-son-dylan-put-up-a-christmas-tree-video/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM Mark Richards Chats With Delilah About Her New Book 'Arms Full Of Love' [AUDIO] http://lite987.com/mark-richards-chats-with-delilah-about-her-new-book-arms-full-of-love-audio/ http://lite987.com/mark-richards-chats-with-delilah-about-her-new-book-arms-full-of-love-audio/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:34:25 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=120280 This morning I had the privilege to chat with Delilah about many different things. We talked about how she got into radio, what she wants for Christmas, her kids and her farm along with some of her caller memories. If you listen to the interview you'll hear how I actually got Delilah to chuckle a bit.

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-richards-chats-with-delilah-about-her-new-book-arms-full-of-love-audio/feed/ 0 Delilah/Getty Images Mark's Son Dylan Celebrates His Fourth Birthday [VIDEO] http://lite987.com/marks-son-dylan-celebrates-his-fourth-birthday-video/ http://lite987.com/marks-son-dylan-celebrates-his-fourth-birthday-video/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:29:04 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=117960 It's so easy to remember my son's birth date. 10-9-8. Today is Dylan's fourth birthday and we had quite the celebration on Saturday. It started with a visit from Utica firemen who were out and about giving kids fire safety tips in honor of fire safety week. Smiley the clown put on quite a show as kids bounced in a bouncy house while enjoying hotdogs, burgers, popcorn and cake. I set all the pictures to a song about our son.

]]> http://lite987.com/marks-son-dylan-celebrates-his-fourth-birthday-video/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM Mark Richards Recalls The Time He Almost Lost a Finger Tip http://lite987.com/mark-richards-recalls-the-time-he-almost-lost-a-finger-tip/ http://lite987.com/mark-richards-recalls-the-time-he-almost-lost-a-finger-tip/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:53:47 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=111709 And I did  it all by myself. Have you ever injured yourself to the point you needed medical attention? I did. As you can see in the picture, my umbrella is held together with duct tape and I'll keep it that way.

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-richards-recalls-the-time-he-almost-lost-a-finger-tip/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM The 9/11 Never Forget Poem You Heard This Morning With Mark Richards [AUDIO] http://lite987.com/here-is-the-poem-you-heard-this-morning-with-mark-richards-audio/ http://lite987.com/here-is-the-poem-you-heard-this-morning-with-mark-richards-audio/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:33:04 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=107342 Do you remember where you were when you heard that a plane had crashed into a World Trade Center tower? I do. I was on  the air in Pennsylvania when my co-host informed me of what was happening. I said, "What, a small engine plane flown by some nutcase?" "No" she said, "a jet!" In unison we said, "terrorism!"

]]> http://lite987.com/here-is-the-poem-you-heard-this-morning-with-mark-richards-audio/feed/ 0 Mario Tama, Getty Images What Mark Richards Did On His Vacation [PHOTOS] http://lite987.com/what-mark-richards-did-on-his-vacation-photos/ http://lite987.com/what-mark-richards-did-on-his-vacation-photos/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:44:22 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=101751 My wife and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary this past week and I celebrated my birthday as well. We decided to go back to Niagara Falls Canada, where we spent the first couple of days as husband and wife. Enjoy some photos of our getaway.

]]> http://lite987.com/what-mark-richards-did-on-his-vacation-photos/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM Mark's Son Graduates From Proctor High School [PHOTOS] http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school-photos/ http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school-photos/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:42:02 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school-photos/ Graduation Day was Friday June 22nd. The ceremony was held in Utica's Memorial Auditorium. His family is thrilled and so proud of him as he heads to MVCC this Fall to discover his future. Please enjoy a brief photo gallery of the weekends events.

]]> http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school-photos/feed/ 0 Tomasik Photography Mark Salutes His Brothers for Brothers Day 2012 [VIDEO] http://lite987.com/mark-salutes-his-brothers-for-brothers-day-2012-video/ http://lite987.com/mark-salutes-his-brothers-for-brothers-day-2012-video/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 09:40:21 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=73988 I don't know who came up with the tradition of 'Brothers Day' but since it's today, May 24th, I figured I'd take a minute to give tribute to my brothers. I don't know how my father raised three boys without putting at least one of us through a wall, but he did.

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-salutes-his-brothers-for-brothers-day-2012-video/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM Mark's Son Graduates From Proctor High School http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school/ http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:54:43 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=62031 Graduation Day is Friday June 22nd. The ceremony will be held at 4pm in Utica's Memorial Auditorium. His family is thrilled and so proud of him as he heads to MVCC next year to discover his future. It seems like it was just yesterday I graduated from West Seneca East Senior High in Western NY. In fact it was many years ago. Would you like to see my high school picture? Would you like to know why I was once suspended?

]]> http://lite987.com/marks-son-graduates-from-proctor-high-school/feed/ 0 Tomasik Photography Your Facebook Photo Says More Than Your Profile http://lite987.com/your-facebook-photo-says-more-than-your-profile/ http://lite987.com/your-facebook-photo-says-more-than-your-profile/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:03:03 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=52685 Jim and I were talking this morning about how researchers have found that a profile photo on Facebook tells viewers all they need to know to form an impression of someone and virtually no words are necessary. Here you see my facebook photo. Would you like to see the real me?

]]> http://lite987.com/your-facebook-photo-says-more-than-your-profile/feed/ 0 Mark Richards Townsquare Media Mark's Son Celebrates Birthday – Dylan's Top 5 http://lite987.com/marks-son-celebrates-birthday-dylans-top-5/ http://lite987.com/marks-son-celebrates-birthday-dylans-top-5/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:28:20 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=25031 It's easy to remember my son's birth date. 10/9/8. Yesterday he turned 3, wow, it goes by so quickly. On Saturday we invited family & friends over for a big party. And for those of you who couldn't make it, thank you for your well wishes and gifts. Here is a top 5 list

]]> http://lite987.com/marks-son-celebrates-birthday-dylans-top-5/feed/ 0 Mark Richards Townsquare Media Mark Richards Is Heading To The Farmers' Museum http://lite987.com/mark-richards-is-heading-to-the-farmers-museum/ http://lite987.com/mark-richards-is-heading-to-the-farmers-museum/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:40:03 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=22442 Come join me at the 33rd Annual Harvest Festival at the The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown Saturday from 11am to 1. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with live music both days and new activities for children. 

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-richards-is-heading-to-the-farmers-museum/feed/ 0 Mark Richards Townsquare Media The Game Show At Turning Stone with Host Mark Richards http://lite987.com/the-game-show-at-turning-stone-with-host-mark-richards/ http://lite987.com/the-game-show-at-turning-stone-with-host-mark-richards/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:42:51 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=17040 It sure was a busy weekend for me, but there was one event that I just have to tell you about. Last night I hosted the Game Show at Turning Stone in the Events Center and one lucky contestant walked off the stage with $10, 00o ! We handed out over $25,000 in cash and prizes.

]]> http://lite987.com/the-game-show-at-turning-stone-with-host-mark-richards/feed/ 0 Mark Richards Townsquare Media Mark Richards Talks To Marie Osmond About CMN [AUDIO] http://lite987.com/mark-richards-talks-to-marie-osmond-about-cmn-audio/ http://lite987.com/mark-richards-talks-to-marie-osmond-about-cmn-audio/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:42:26 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=13303 I am a BIG Marie Osmond fan and you can tell by the sound of my voice that I was thrilled to speak with her about the importance of calling in during the radiothon to help Childrens Miracle Hospitals, a charity the we both feel strongly about.

Along with actor John Schneider, Osmond co-founded the non-profit organization Children's Miracle Network in 1983. Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals are dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America.

I had the privilege of speaking with her the other day.

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-richards-talks-to-marie-osmond-about-cmn-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Search For The Utica Boilermaker Burger Is On http://lite987.com/the-search-for-the-utica-boilermaker-burger-is-on/ http://lite987.com/the-search-for-the-utica-boilermaker-burger-is-on/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:13:12 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=12313 The search for a new burger recipe in Utica is on and Dylan & I are proud to be a part of it. It will be called the 'Boilermaker Burger' and it will soon be on the menus of Babe's and Carmella's Cafe. You can actually help determine the ingredients. Go to boilermakerburger.com and click the favorite items that you put on your burger. With that information, the 'Boilermaker Burger' will be born.

]]> http://lite987.com/the-search-for-the-utica-boilermaker-burger-is-on/feed/ 0 Photo by Jean O'Toole NY State Beef Council Mark's Work Escape Weekend http://lite987.com/marks-work-escape-weekend/ http://lite987.com/marks-work-escape-weekend/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 21:33:45 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=10016 So what did you do this weekend? I'll tell ya, the highlight of  my work escape weekend was mowing the lawn and washing/waxing the cars.

You may have heard my son Mark turned 17 on Saturday and he took great pleasure in washing and waxing his new car...well a 2000 Plymouth, but it's new to him.

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So far I've got the blinds up, the screens up, the hot tub clean and Dylan & I visited Chuck Cheese!

He's a good shot at basket ball!

But the most time consuming project is our messy yard.

Mother nature dumped a whole lot of debris over the winter; branches, pine needles, twigs, pine-cones and more.

It took a day to rake it up and another to haul it out front. Now the yard is presentable and ready for outdoor activity, but, what's that? More snow! ugggg!

]]> http://lite987.com/mark-richards-on-spring-break/feed/ 0 photo by Mark Richards Yes, I Was Fooled Into Thinking Spring Is Here http://lite987.com/yes-i-was-fooled-into-thinking-spring-is-here/ http://lite987.com/yes-i-was-fooled-into-thinking-spring-is-here/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:28:28 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=6212 Yes, I thought Spring was coming. I put away the snow thrower (only to have to dig it out again this morning), and I cleaned out the hot tub for Spring dippin'. When my 2 year old took his afternoon nap, I jumped in. What the heck...I will not let Old Man Winter get the best of me. Unless, you hear me sneezing on the air tomorrow morning. :)

]]> http://lite987.com/yes-i-was-fooled-into-thinking-spring-is-here/feed/ 0 photo by Mark Richards Jr. Lite 98.7 Behind the Scenes: Mark Richards Blood Drive Joke http://lite987.com/mark-richards-blood-drive-joke/ http://lite987.com/mark-richards-blood-drive-joke/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:26:02 +0000 Eric Meier http://lite987.com/?p=4071 Mark Richards visited our Workplace of the Week winner for Jan 24, the American Red Cross in Utica and shared this joke with us.

Want us to visit you next?

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