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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.

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How a 107-year-old woman is using tiny boxes to help the homeless

Your golden years are a time to rest and reflect. But at 107 years old, this Allendale woman is just getting started.

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Couple rushing to hospital gives birth in favorite brewery's parking lot

Every parent has a story to tell about their little one's birth. But this one might surprise you.

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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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Residents thank firefighters who saved them from their burning retirement home

The seniors watched as their building burned down last month. Today, they got to greet those who saved them with a touching surprise.

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Lowell man finds hope after loss of wife, family business — and it's hotdogs

When you lose everything—your business and the love of your life—it would be easy to fall into a life full of grief. Here's a man who knows how to keep life rolling.

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Middle school student who struggles socially experiences lunchroom for the first time thanks to new friend

When Josh's mom got a call, she figured, like usual, his first day of school was coming to an early end. To her surprise, it was about a friendship beginning.

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Who is the man hauling a boat on his bike in Grand Haven?

Multiple times a week for 14 years, Dave Jacot rides his bike while hauling a homemade boat to the waterfront. Here's why.

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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

How a 107-year-old woman is using tiny boxes to help the homeless

Couple rushing to hospital gives birth in favorite brewery's parking lot

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

Residents thank firefighters who saved them from their burning retirement home

Lowell man finds hope after loss of wife, family business — and it's hotdogs

Middle school student who struggles socially experiences lunchroom for the first time thanks to new friend

Who is the man hauling a boat on his bike in Grand Haven?

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