It’s been a year full of ups and downs, and at times it might have seemed that the downs outweighed the ups…but 2020 did have its share of feel-good stories! At OnFocus, we LOVE covering these types of stories – the ones that make your heart feel warm and hopeful! We’ve compiled a list of our favorites from this past year. Enjoy!
For a feel-good every week, tune into Scott Hopperdietzel’s (new in 2020) column, Thankful Outdoors: https://www.onfocus.news/category/thankful-outdoors-column-1/
Top Feel-Good Stories of 2020 (in no particular order):
MMCCU Member Saves Coins for 17 Years, Donates to ALS Research
https://www.onfocus.news/mmccu-member-saves-coins-for-17-years-donates-to-als-research/
‘Keep Your Faith’: Ashley Freese Reflects One Year After Sudden Illness
https://www.onfocus.news/keep-your-faith-ashley-freese-reflects-one-year-after-sudden-illness/
Sneaky Pete Finds Forever Home with Family that Adopted his Brother
https://www.onfocus.news/sneaky-pete-finds-forever-home-with-family-that-adopted-his-brother/
Sidewalk Chalk Art Brings Hope to Local Neighborhood
https://www.onfocus.news/sidewalk-chalk-art-brings-hope-to-local-neighborhood/
Painted Rocks Spread Cheer Throughout Marshfield
https://www.onfocus.news/painted-rocks-spread-cheer-throughout-marshfield/
Weiler Convenience Store Helps Reunite Woman with Lost Cash
https://www.onfocus.news/weiler-convenience-store-helps-reunite-woman-with-lost-cash/
Sasquatch Surprises Drivers Near Stratford
https://www.onfocus.news/sasquatch-surprises-drivers-near-stratford/
Rainbow Ridge Neighborhood Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldier Joseph Altmann
https://www.onfocus.news/rainbow-ridge-neighborhood-pays-tribute-to-fallen-soldier-joseph-altmann/
Marshfield Insurance Celebrates Three Babies
https://www.onfocus.news/marshfield-insurance-celebrates-three-babies/
Wisconsin Teacher Aaron Scott Performs on NBC’s The Voice
https://www.onfocus.news/wisconsin-teacher-aaron-scott-performs-on-nbcs-the-voice/
Boyfriend Holds Mini Prom for Girlfriend After Dance Postponed
https://www.onfocus.news/boyfriend-holds-mini-prom-for-girlfriend-after-dance-postponed/
Marshfield Fire and Rescue Pays Tribute to Healthcare Workers, Schools
https://www.onfocus.news/marshfield-fire-and-rescue-pays-tribute-to-healthcare-workers-schools/
Spencer Community Spreads Easter Joy to Children
https://www.onfocus.news/spencer-community-spreads-easter-joy-to-children/
Church Fills Pews With Photos of Congregation Members
https://www.onfocus.news/church-fills-pews-with-photos-of-congregation-members/
Rudolph Honor Walk Recognizes Veterans
https://www.onfocus.news/rudolph-honor-walk-recognizes-veterans/
Couple Uses Upham Mansion as Wedding Photo Backdrop
https://www.onfocus.news/couple-uses-upham-mansion-as-wedding-photo-backdrop/
Three Dying Kittens Given Second Chance at MAPS
https://www.onfocus.news/three-dying-kittens-given-second-chance-at-maps/
4 Year-Old with Cancer Sworn In As Local Law Enforcement Member
https://www.onfocus.news/4-year-old-with-cancer-sworn-in-as-local-law-enforcement-member/
Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy Helps Save Life by Performing CPR
https://www.onfocus.news/wood-county-sheriffs-deputy-helps-save-life-by-performing-cpr/
Carbon Monoxide Detector Prevents Possible Tragedy
https://www.onfocus.news/carbon-monoxide-detector-prevents-possible-tragedy/
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