Man survives cancer twice - then hits $4.6 million jackpot
“I am a very lucky guy,” said winner Stu MacDonald in a statement released by the Oregon Lottery. “I have survived cancer twice and here I am. This is amazing.”...
Seniors celebrate grandson’s birthday by dressing as his favorite movie characters—and the results are adorable
5-year-old Elijah Perman has watched Pixar ‘s Up too many times to count. So it was a wonderful birthday surprise to have his grandparents, 90-year-old Richard and 89-year-old Caroline, pose as...
97-year-old swimmer "Mighty Mo" refuses to slow down
PASADENA, Calif. — Maurine Kornfeld, 97, began her swimming career at age 65. She’s earned 14 world championship gold medals, set 28 world records and was inducted into the International...
After watching brother give up on gardening, man designs tabletop gardens for people in wheelchairs
“[My brother] loved gardening but could no longer handle the physical demands of traditional gardening,” said veteran Terry Garrett. “I designed and built my first elevated garden… and by the...
Woman turns newspaper boxes into emergency food pantries
When Rebecca Palmer moved back to Plymouth, she decided to create Caring Cupboards to give back to her community. The food pantry service aims to support families in need, who...
Pittsville man wanted firefighters to know how to save lives on farms. In death, his wish carries on.
PITTSVILLE, Wis. — “Pete was as much a part of this department as any member who has ever been here,” said Fire Chief Jerry Minor. Peter Petersen, a local farmer,...
Florida officers rescue puppies amid hurricane, name them after Dorian
These officers didn’t forget our four-legged friends as Hurricane Dorian passed by the region, and two of the puppies have even found new homes with their rescuers. Fort Pierce Police...
‘Even at 102 I can still do big things’: Local veteran’s dream comes true
PITTSBURGH — At 102 years old, this veteran is finally seeing a lifelong dream come true: riding in a hot air balloon. “Even at 102 I can still do big...
Duck with foot condition gets custom-made shoes
A duck is walking more comfortably after a Tennessee veterinarian created a pair of custom orthopedic shoes from kitchen mats. Dr. Matt Quillen said Jenny the Duck was brought into...
10-year-old donates money from pig auction
Shawn Adams, a 10-year-old 4-H member, decided that proceeds from the auction of his pig would go to a good cause: a new building for the Junior Fair. “I came...