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Literally Priceless: Woman Buys 'Cool' Statue Head at Thrift Store, Then Sunlight Reveals Its Ancient Treasure

Did you ever dream of striking it rich with a garage sale or thrift store buy? Well, get ready for a doozy of a story about just that.

 By Warner Todd Huston, The Western Journal  May 10, 2022

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Mother's Day Miracle: 6-Year-Old Boy Spots Abandoned Gosling Near Busy Road, Finds It a New Family

Hawk Commerford, 6, and his dad Pete looked around for the baby goose's parents, but they were nowhere to be found.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  May 9, 2022

Wisconsin Humane Society / Facebook

Abandoned Dog Found Tied to Fire Hydrant with Only a Backpack and a Note

The dog was left with food, toys and treats, and the letter explained that her owners were no longer able to care for her.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  May 6, 2022

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77 Years Later, U.S. Soldiers Replace Woman's Birthday Cake They Took from Home in Italy During WWII

What the soldiers didn't know was that a mother had lovingly prepared the dessert for her 13-year-old daughter's birthday.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  May 5, 2022

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Elderly Woman's Electric Scooter Goes Missing Until Good Samaritan Spots It in Middle of Road

Not only does the electric scooter help Millie Anderson stay mobile, but it's rigged with her oxygen tank as well.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  May 4, 2022

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Officers Stop Unsuspecting Shoppers Inside Grocery Store, Then Hand Them a Gift

It's difficult to tell who enjoys the gesture more - the officers or the recipients, but it's certainly a win/win situation.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 28, 2022

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65 Dogs in Awful Conditions Saved from Overwhelmed Owner: Rescue Praised for Unusual Show of Compassion

The dogs will all require a lot of work to get them adoption-ready, but they are certainly well on their way to finding their forever homes.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 26, 2022

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Police: Woman Mowing Elderly Neighbor's Yard Falls Into Canal, Is Pinned Underwater by Riding Mower

Thankfully, the River Bend police chief just happened to be seconds away at the time of the accident, or it would have ended in tragedy.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 20, 2022

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Dolly Parton's Charming Former Home Offered as Free Wedding Venue for Couples Affected by Wildfires

In 2003, after her mother passed away, Dolly Parton inherited the family home and later sold it to a friend.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 19, 2022

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Puppy Born Not Breathing Is Now a Seattle K9 Up for Prestigious National Life-Saving Award

Lincoln was able to locate a missing elderly woman with dementia in an impressive 15 minutes, ensuring the 87-year-old's safety.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 18, 2022

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Fire Department Gets Special Note and Donation from Boy: 'The Smallest Gesture Can Mean the World'

Jackson Gilchrist said that he learned about first responders' jobs at school and was touched by their dedication.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 18, 2022

Sacramento Fire Department / Facebook

Fire Crew Finds Homeless Puppy at Burning Debris Pile, Now He's Being Fostered by a Firefighter

The puppy's back leg was burned and he had melted plastic on his head and body, but he's doing well and already winning hearts.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 18, 2022

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Woman Asks US Fire Stations to Help Honor Retired Firefighter Dad, Receives Overwhelming Response

Alli Marois wanted to do something special to honor her firefighter father's 38 years of service after he chose to retire.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 18, 2022

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Good Samaritan Learns New Skill to Help the Homeless Land Jobs, Finds Sense of Purpose

Coulbourne shared her experience as a recruiter, helping homeless guests prepare for job interviews -- but one question changed everything.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 16, 2022

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Sanitation Worker Saves Elderly Woman with Dementia Missing in Below-Freezing Temperatures for Hours

It was only 16 degrees the morning Thelma Bates disappeared, and she hadn't been wearing any shoes and had no coat.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 14, 2022

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Hero Recognized by Coast Guard After Risking Life to Save Driver Who Drove Off Ferry Terminal

Robert C. Moore of Bellaire, Texas, was with his family in the car when he saw the car ahead of them roll off the edge and into the water.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 12, 2022

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Teen Cashier Buys Cop's Dessert. Couple Behind Cop Throws Fit, Gets Teen Suspended

One Texas teen will definitely think twice about doing an act of kindness in the future.

 By Lindsay Harp, The Western Journal  April 12, 2022

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Homeless Teen Living Under Bridge Forced to Give Up Dog, Then Strangers Rally to Save Them Both

Moved by the young owner's tenderness, people began offering to donate funds or a place to stay to help them get back on their feet.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 10, 2022

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Family Nearly Dies in Car Crash on Way to Disney, But Police Save the Day: 'Brings Me To Tears'

Plenty of help was on the scene, and by some miracle, it turned out that no one had been seriously injured.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 5, 2022

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Woman on a Mission to Return Lost Stuffed Bunny: 'Someone Is Missing This Rabbit'

The stuffed bunny, once cleaned, actually was lavender rather than the dingy gray-pink it once appeared to be.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  April 2, 2022