Last Sunday, a 91-year-old man named Walter Thomas backed an SUV straight through a closed garage door — effectively smashing it into pieces. This wasn’t an accident. In fact, his family and friends not only cheered him on, they’d helped plan the entire thing. Walter lives in Woodstock, Illinois. Throughout his life, his passion has […]
American Ninja Warrior Michael Stanger
No matter what your plans are, sometimes life has something else in store. Michael Stanger, a 31-year-old from South Weber, Utah, seemingly had it all – a steady job as an insurance agent, two kids and a wife he loved dearly. Until one unexpected day when his wife, Enedina, started to get dizzy spells. Then […]
The Senior Class of Profile Junior-Senior High School
As the school year reaches a close, high school seniors face the ending of one chapter in life and the beginning of another. So they can be forgiven for being a tad self-involved. But last week the senior class of Profile Junior-Senior High School united in their efforts to help someone else – and in […]
Amelia Dickerson
The 37th Annual Bolder Boulder wrapped up on Monday afternoon. With 54,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers, this Memorial Day 10K is now the largest race in the U.S. in which all participants are timed. Aside from the race itself, there are also bands, food, crazy costumes and other festivities – it’s really a sight […]
Memorial Day Salute: Audie Murphy
Have you ever heard of a man named Audie Murphy? He’s one of the greatest war heroes the world has ever seen. Sadly, however, the world’s memory of the man is slowly fading with the passing of time. Audie Murphy is the world’s most decorated war hero. During his service in WWII he was awarded […]
The King of Ming
Do you have a favorite restaurant? A place you go where they all know your name? One New York man had a spot he liked to go to for a good meal – and he left over $100,000 worth of tips in appreciation. Robert Ellsworth, the world’s wealthiest Asian-art collector, recently passed away at the […]
Carroll “Big Bird” Spinney
Carroll Spinney never wanted to be in the spotlight. This is probably a good thing, considering he’s constantly overshadowed by a six foot eight inch primrose-yellow bird. Carroll Spinney is Big Bird. He originated the role in 1969 and continues to play it today at the age of 81. Recently a documentary debuted chronicling Spinney’s […]
Grace Lee Whitney
Around the world, May 4th is known as Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you.”) We’re big Star Wars fans around here, but today brings far more important news related to a different sci-fi franchise. Unfortunately, Star Trek actress Grace Lee Whitney passed away last Friday at the age of 85. While many […]
Rocky Marciano: History’s Hard-Hitting Hero
Who doesn’t love Rocky Balboa? Even though he’s a fictional character, he still inspires people from around the world. Addrrriiiiannn! We love Rocky Balboa, too. But there’s another boxer named Rocky who inspires us even more – because this Rocky was a real person. His name was Rocky Marciano and today marks the 59th anniversary […]
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