Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Daily Jokes; Sloth Seeks Coffee; Neat Kids
What would you do if you found a cash-stuffed wallet with no identifiable owner? A publisher who found her voice gives voice to others.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Good News Across America
Uplifting news stories across the Patch network.
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: In Year Of Coronavirus, Generosity Reigns
Church gives $500,000; diner leaves $500 tip; torch of volunteerism is passed; Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy serves up a restaurant revival.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: Santa Says You’ve All Been Good Neighbors
“Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown tells you how to spread holiday cheer; Santa shows up in all the right places; leg lamp brightens the world.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Owl Hit By Car In Waukesha County Recovers
A Red-phase Eastern Screech Owl was nursed back to health by Wild Life In Need. The owl was released back into the wild.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Happy 98th Birthday To Waukesha's 'Dancing Chuck'
World War II veteran Chuck Franzke made another dancing video to celebrate his 98th birthday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Free Pizza For Teachers At American Canyon Mountain Mike's
Mountain Mike's Pizza in American Canyon and around the North Bay are giving a free carryout pizza to educators Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Santa Secrets, $1,600 Worth Of Kindness
It’s as if Mom is guiding a restored 1891 sleigh; a regular guy delivering groceries stands shoulder to shoulder with Aussie firefighters.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Man Restores Sleigh From 1891 For Late Mother
Bob Fuchs' mother loved Christmas. She wanted him to continue to spread holiday cheer after she died.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
'Hella Happy Holiday Special' To Benefit Monument Crisis Center
The team from Concord Couch Concerts is putting on the livestreamed benefit event.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Girl's Small Donation Leaves A Big Impact
Cassie Locher,6, mailed a note and 50 cents to the Wauwatosa Historical Society. She saves a portion of her allowance to give to charities.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: 'Dancing Chuck'; Real-Life Clark Griswold
A treasure hunter revealed; Salvation Army kettles see generosity; new female Eagle Scouts; a birthday to rebuild.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Mega Santa In Wauwatosa Brings Back Memories And Cheer
A 14-foot-tall solid-fiberglass Santa Claus has stood at 72nd and Garfield in Wauwatosa for almost 30 years.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Woman Gets High School Diploma On 100th Birthday
A Dearborn woman received her high school diploma from Fordson High School Nov. 25 on her 100th birthday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee Woman Creates 'Totally '80s' Christmas Tree
As she was recovering from the coronavirus, Eva Welch decided to use her collection of '80s memorabilia as a theme for her Christmas tree.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee County Transit System: Rosa Parks Scholarship Announced
MCTS is also keeping a seat open on every bus in the fleet on Rosa Parks Remembrance Day on December 1.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Resident Spots Bald Eagle In Tree: 'That Is Not A Crow'
A Waukesha resident and animal lover noticed the bald eagle in a tree in Waukesha on Sunday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: A Cornucopia Of Thanks; Glass On NHL’s Ice
Kids show it’s easy to be kind; an entrepreneur helps with the American dream; a club owner chases down a customer over a tip; bird is free.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Chris Farley's Friend, Former SNL Star Tim Meadows Buys His Bike
Chris' brother Tom Farley talks about David Spade winning the bike first, why mementos are important and helping people with addiction.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Residents Receive Award For Saving Kids From Fire
Phillip Blanks and D'Artagnan Alexander received an award from Fox Nation for acts of heroism during a July apartment fire.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Identical Triplet Boys Born In Austin Brighten Pandemic Days
News of triplets' birth at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin reminds that life goes on, and brighter days are just across the horizon.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
10 Good News Stories: WWII Vet Graduates HS; Rapunzel Gifts Hair
Teacher continues Veterans Day tradition; TV daughter hopeful for Kelly Ripa reunion; essential worker wins $30,000.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Their Votes Count; Zoom Zumba; Hello, Dolly
Real or not, a message appeared on the wall when a COVID-19 patient most needed it; a lizard on the line; and a python under the hood.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: ‘Berry’ Cute Babies; The Vote Is The Prize
Cat’s prize is a two-headed snake. Why are tough cops carrying teddy bears? If you’re not howling at the Halloween blue moon, why not?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: Play Ball; Snails And Puppy Dog Tales
Why Sgt. 1st Class David Flint hid overnight in a basement; how a Massachusetts tailor’s business flourished after she said no to charity.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Finding Joy In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Wedding bells peal, a World War II veteran celebrates, a man with Down syndrome triumphs, nurses cheer and more lasagnas go into the oven.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: Size Doesn’t Matter; Scout Work Does Matter
An underground find is a strike; sorority sisters who shared everything share a new journey; puppies win; should you bet on an ambling cow?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Baseball Field To Be Renamed For Community Leader
Darrell Standish Field is set to be dedicated in a community ceremony Saturday.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: ‘She Gave So Mommy Could Live’; Family Pies
Food bank volunteer gives the shirt off her back; moms, school and a city council send powerful messages; a lift comes at a critical time.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Girl's Lemonade Stand Raises Hundreds For Uncle Battling Cancer
Cheyanne Alexander, 6, will have her lemonade stand back up and running this weekend. Last weekend, she raised $541.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: ‘Be The Bridge’; Trash Talk; Truth’s Truths
A legendary Chicago bluesman turns in his keys; in a flash, he proposed; oldest living Marine turns 100; the art of escaping an alligator.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Former EMT Saves Dog From Burning House In Wauwatosa
Joe Loduha of Wauwatosa jumped into action after spotting a house on fire.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Lisbon Woman Spreads 'Be Kind' Message After Boat Vandalized
After a boat was spray painted with "(Expletive) BLM," a woman felt inspired to share a message of being kind through signs.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Woman Donates Kidney To Save Friend's Life
Andrea Erdahl of South Milwaukee was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in 2016.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Planting Smiles; Loyal Eater; Because, 2020
Police officer saves his dad’s life; stranger helps a woman escape abduction; neighbors help neighbors who don’t have enough to eat.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Wisconsin Farmer Plants 2 Million Sunflowers To Make People Smile
A fourth-generation berry farmer in Kenosha planted 2 million sunflowers so people can get "the perfect selfie." Here's how to go.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Lasagna Love; ‘Turbo’ Dating; VFW's Queens
Who’s saving whose life — the retired widower who helps kids cross the street safely, or the kids who give him a reason to get up every day?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
17 Good News Stories With Spacey Twists, Plus ‘Yia Yia’ Turns 100
Was that George Jetson? Martha Stewart heads to the moon, in spirit anyway. Bears go shopping, fawns go swimming, and Americans keep giving.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Beer Stops A Fire, And So Does A Dog
Thank the pandemic: Tasty watermelon has come at last to Brooklyn; also, “Athena Wright Day” honors World War II vet on her 105th birthday.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Need More Panda; Happy 110th; Enduring Love
A 7-year-old with a kind heart collects 900 pounds of food for the homeless; “The Courageous Twelve” honored; superheroes carry brooms.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Derecho Has A Bright Side, And It’s You
Family gives abused dog some sugar; college students share the burden for teaching kid at home; adversity proves to be a good teacher.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
