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80 years, 1 friendship: The letter that never stopped arriving

These days, our world revolves around constant connection. But one West Michigan woman proves slow and steady is still alive and well.

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She picked up crochet to grieve her son. Now, she's giving it away in his memory

At the hospital, Haileigh Hall's late son was wrapped in a swaddle that would change her life. She returns with a heartfelt surprise three years later.

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'I want to win the heart' | ArtPrize artist has waited his whole life for this

Here’s the story of a life that began in a low place and a man who knows how to aim high.

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13 ON YOUR SIDE's Something Special for the Holidays

13 ON YOUR SIDE's Riley Mack tells stories of hope and resilience with characters from the West Michigan area.

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Suffering from her own diagnosis, 11-year-old girl raises $5K for charity with friendship bracelets

Cami Mattox has been in and out of the hospital since she was a baby. At a time when she could worry about her own future, she worries about all of ours.

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Still reeling from diagnosis, 11-year-old helping the world with bracelet hobby

Cami Mattox has been in and out of the hospital since she was a baby. At a time when she could worry about her own future, she worries about all of ours.

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How a Muskegon woman is weaving unimaginable loss into something good

The tremendous grief of her baby being born without a heartbeat turned into a new purpose after he was handed to her wrapped in a donated blanket and hat.

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Gene 'The Pumpkin Man' still bringing to life a world of color at 88

Every autumn, thousands flock to Gene's farm for pumpkins, making memories and a new friend. Here's the story of a man dressed in orange with a zest for life at 88.

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At 88, Gene 'The Pumpkin Man' plans for the autumn of his life

Thousands flock to his farm in the fall. They get a pumpkin, and a new friend.

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The touching reason a Michigan family creates a new skeleton display every night

The days leading up to Halloween, you may be extra wary of things that go bump in the night. But that's when this Halloween favorite comes to life.

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A leash on loneliness | Woman travels to nursing homes to share puppy love

Here’s the story of a woman touching people with kindness — and a bit of puppy love.

Woman accused of biting officer, leading officers on chase in patrol vehicle enters plea

Man convicted in quadruple homicide is put to death in Indiana's 1st execution in 15 years

13 ON YOUR SIDE Forecast: Snow showers return Wednesday

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

No. 20 Spartans top Golden Grizzlies 77-58 at Little Caesars Arena; Booker scores career-high 18

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

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Wartime pen pals show us the incredible power of handwritten hope

80 years, 1 friendship: The letter that never stopped arriving

She picked up crochet to grieve her son. Now, she's giving it away in his memory

'I want to win the heart' | ArtPrize artist has waited his whole life for this

13 ON YOUR SIDE's Something Special for the Holidays

Suffering from her own diagnosis, 11-year-old girl raises $5K for charity with friendship bracelets

Still reeling from diagnosis, 11-year-old helping the world with bracelet hobby

How a Muskegon woman is weaving unimaginable loss into something good

Gene 'The Pumpkin Man' still bringing to life a world of color at 88

At 88, Gene 'The Pumpkin Man' plans for the autumn of his life

The touching reason a Michigan family creates a new skeleton display every night

A leash on loneliness | Woman travels to nursing homes to share puppy love

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