Month: January 2026

By Samantha Chaney

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — What do you get when you combine Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and a “Seinfeld” reference in a beer? It’s a hit at the Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

“We’re getting phone calls at all hours of the day. Getting emails nonstop,” said Eddie Letsche, the brewery’s head of sales and brand development.

Customers have been flocking in for the brewery’s “Love the Drake” lager.

“It’s a light lager, but we put a little Citra hops in there,” Letsche said.

According to the brewery’s owner, Mike Snowdale, the delicious taste isn’t the only thing drawing people in.

“The thing that’s resonating with folks right now is the can design. It’s the name and the fact that the Pats are good again this year,” Snowdale explained.

Letsche came up with the name last January, combining a classic “Seinfeld” reference with an image inspired by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

“Wishful thinking, I guess,” he said. “I have season tickets to the Pats, and I was hoping Drake Maye was going to rock and roll this year and thankfully, [he] has.”

Since the Patriots returned to the playoffs, Snowdale told WBZ-TV the beer has been selling faster than the brewery can restock.

“We can’t keep it in house right now. We had a batch come out on Friday, and it was spoken for within hours,” he said.

“We had people lining up at the door at like 12 o’clock, people walking out with cases,” Letsche added.

While overwhelming, they said it’s a good problem to have.

“It’s good for business and we’re just happy the Pats are winning again,” Letsche said. “I think everybody is.”

For those hoping to grab a can, Stellwagen said more is on the way, with another batch available next Tuesday.

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By Breana Pitts

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    BROOKLINE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — There’s a pottery studio in Brookline, Massachusetts that’s been bringing people together for more than 50 years with clay.

Feet of Clay on Station Street is a cooperatively run studio that has been part of Brookline since 1974. The block has evolved into a small creative hub, and inside the studio, the atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and hands-on.

“This is where people come to relax and to really think creatively,” said potter Jennifer Wyman. “To learn something cool. To build some skills that are opposite of what they do for work. All kinds of doctors, lawyers, they’re all out here just trying it.”

Wyman is one of several artists who run the studio, where everyone pitches in. Members mix glazes, load kilns, clean the space, and even manage social media.

“It’s not just a studio where leadership does the work, everybody does the work,” Wyman explained. “It makes people really own the space, and it builds community. People get to know each other.”

That sense of shared ownership is a big part of what keeps the studio thriving. Feet of Clay is home to about 140 potters, offering independent studio space for members as well as classes for all skill levels, including children.

The kids’ classes, Wyman said, often produce some of the most memorable work.

“They’re so free with what they make,” she said. “Some of the coolest pieces we see (come) from the kids’ class.”

She said it’s because they don’t feel like their pottery has to be perfect.

“You might as well have a machine make it, if it’s going to be perfect,” Wyman said.

Pottery though, she added, has a way of humbling even experienced artists.

“It really shows your personality,” Wyman said. “Are you going to be hard on yourself, or are you going to accept that it takes time, and you’ll figure it out? You have to slow down to enjoy it, that’s what makes it so meditative.”

After each piece is shaped, it’s fired in the kiln and then dipped into a wide range of glazes. Many of the glaze formulas have been passed down through generations of potters, adding another layer of history to each finished piece.

For Wyman, the work is deeply personal. Her inspiration often shows up in miniature sculptures.

“This little chair represents rest and how much I love birds,” she said. “Each piece means a lot to me. It’s a way I tell my story.”

The studio offers a range of class packages and a pay-what-you-can option based on income, making the art form accessible to more people.

Clay, Wyman said, has a way of revealing who you are.

“You can see that it’s a certain person’s personality. It just comes right out into the pot, whether you like it or not,” she said.

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By Annie Brown

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    LEXINGTON, Kentucky (WLEX) — It’s said a woman’s hair can be her crown — and for some, losing it can feel like losing a part of themselves. In Lexington, one local salon is giving that crown back, helping women veterans reclaim not just their hair, but their confidence.

For nearly 20 years, Melanie Day has stood behind the salon chair, listening to stories and seeing the quiet battles her clients face.

“You see needs,” Day said. “You see what people are experiencing.”

She knows hair is so much more than just hair — it can be the spark that helps someone feel whole again.

“Hair is so much more than just cosmetic. It’s everything. A lot of times women are going through things quietly. They don’t feel seen,” Day said.

So she decided to do something about it.

Day partnered with the VA to provide free wigs to women veterans battling hair loss due to medical conditions like post-partum, PTSD, cancer treatment side effects, or years under military hair regulations that left lasting damage.

“That really takes a toll on your hair after a while,” she said. “We’re able to help with all of that.”

Each wig is tailored not just to a head, but to a life.

“What sets us apart is that we’re there from start to finish. We help with scalp care. We are working with your care team a lot of times. The providers are contacting us on behalf of their patients because they recognize their patients need this service,” Day said.

“I have one client who, she had a lot of head trauma from surgeries, things like that. The wigs she bought online were itchy. They hurt, they didn’t fit right. So we were able to find and we were able to make wigs for her that felt comfortable, that were light,” Day said.

Tamika Saxx, an Army veteran who served for 14 years, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For a while, to her, the mirror showed a stranger — until she got connected with Day.

“I just remember when she told me it was ready I was excited. I didn’t know what to expect. And when I walked in and she put it on my head and I just teared up. I’m getting emotional thinking about it now. I said Melanie, I look like me again. I feel like me again,” Saxx said.

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By Michael Berk

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    LEXINGTON, Kentucky (WLEX) — Adam Dahl never expected his goofy TikTok videos would help feed thousands of students, but the owner of Dahlhus Fudge in Lexington has turned social media success into a mission to eliminate school lunch debt for Fayette County Public School students.

What started as a modest $13,000 fundraising goal has grown into something much bigger. Dahl is now one-third of the way toward raising $60,000 this school year — enough to pay down or eliminate the district’s entire lunch debt.

“I just dance around my shop,” Dahl said. “Literally it’s me just hanging out being goofy, making fudge, but people will sit for a minute to make sure TikTok pays me so I can do it. It blows me away people think I’m that interesting, or want to follow the cause.”

Dahl’s TikTok account @dahlhusfudge has exploded to more than 85,000 followers, with supporters from across the country following his candy-making antics and charitable mission. He began his fundraising push in February and resumed it in September with his first “Dahlhus Fudge Feed the Kids 3K” race.

The breakthrough came when Dahl realized he could monetize his TikTok account after reaching 10,000 followers.

“I don’t need to make money off my TikTok videos, so let’s raise money for those who need it,” Dahl said when he first launched the mission.

The cause has resonated far beyond Kentucky’s borders. People from around the country have donated and messaged Dahl about his efforts, and some even visit his shop on Woodland Avenue near downtown Lexington to thank him in person or contribute directly.

“Knowing that school-age kids shouldn’t have to worry about where the money comes from for their breakfast and lunch at school. I think that’s a cause everybody can get behind,” Dahl said.

For those who have supported his mission, Dahl has a simple message.

“I would love to shake the hand of anyone who is doing this and say, ‘from the bottom of my heart, thank you,'” he said.

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By Megan Mannering

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    MT. STERLING, Kentucky (WLEX) — Love stories don’t have expiration dates, as Brenda and Bob Wagoner discovered at the Montgomery County Senior Center.

The couple, ages 71 and 74, were each working through grief when they met in 2023. What started as a card game led to companionship, and now their lives are just beginning together.

“During the pandemic, my husband of almost 48 years passed away, and with the isolation and the grief it was really hard for me to get back out into society,” Brenda said.

A grief counselor nudged her out the door and into the senior center, where she found more than just activities.

“The people took me in, they embraced me, and taught me how to play this card game they play, and I felt like I belonged,” Brenda said.

That’s where she met Bob, a self-proclaimed bachelor navigating the recent loss of his mother.

“Bob comes back and we start playing cards together and we end up sitting together at lunch one day, talking about grief after losing someone really close,” Brenda recalled.

“That’s why I was coming to the center,” said Bob. “After losing my mother, I started meeting new friends and here she came,” Bob said, nodding to Brenda.

The other senior center regulars quickly noticed their connection.

“And then everybody started in on the matchmaking, ‘You two need to get together, you need to get together,'” Brenda laughed.

“It was a great feeling getting to know somebody…kinda like you were a teenager again, get all nervous, edgy, hoping everything will work out, and it did,” Bob said.

Like any good romantic comedy, their relationship had the classic “will they, won’t they” moment.

“We both were like, I don’t wanna get married, we’ll just be friends, just date,” Mullins said.

But you know how that goes.

“He finally asked me to marry him, but I said ‘I’m not ready,'” said Brenda. Finishing her sentence, Bob recalled, ‘Well, when you get ready you let me know.'”

On December 23, 2025, Mullins was ready.

They originally planned to wed at the courthouse, but once the county judge and mayor heard their love story, the guest list grew. The couple decided to say “I do” where it all began: the senior center.

“It’s just a comfort being with her,” Bob said.

“I like to cook, Bob likes to eat, so we got it made,” the couple laughed.

The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in the spring by fishing on a lake somewhere.

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By Christie Ileto

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    ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) — Benjamin Noisette is grateful to the Atlantic City police officer who helped save his life.

Earlier this year, the 83-year-old returned from an international trip feeling unwell. Unbeknownst to him, he had a collapsed lung.

“The breathing that I had was rough. I called them and said, ‘I think I have to go to the hospital,'” Noisette recalled.

His daughter, Sabina, said she immediately raced home.

“I was so scared. We started zipping through streets to get back here, and we came right down that street,” she said.

That’s when she saw Officer Scott Sendrek on patrol and flagged him down.

Within seconds, Sendrek had to decide whether to wait for medics or escort them to the hospital.

“While I was on scene, his condition got worse,” Sendrek said. “I told them to just follow me down to the hospital, put on my emergency lights and sirens.”

“The doctor said had we waited, he would have expired,” Sabina said.

Noisette was discharged after a week in the hospital. Months later, he is still recovering and seeing a pulmonary specialist.

His family is beyond thankful for Sendrek’s quick actions.

“What you did… your service really extended beyond just you helping us that day,” Sabina said.

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    ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Burglars broke into a Lululemon in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, early Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the store in Suburban Square, located on the unit block of Montgomery Avenue.

Video shows the glass door smashed and items scattered around the store.

Authorities say at least two masked suspects burglarized the store and then took off with armloads of men’s clothing in a U-Haul pick-up truck.

Police say the suspects used a sledgehammer to shatter the door. They ran straight to the men’s section, grabbing coats, vests and shirts, before running out. One of the men returned moments later to take even more merchandise.

“This is taking it to another level,” Lower Merion Police Superintendent Andy Block said.

Police are searching for at least two men. The U-Haul was last seen on Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues.

The athleisure wear brand is often a popular target for thieves, as each item of clothing costs about $100 and up.

“They’re using it on the market, maybe they’re exchanging it for drugs, or they’re selling it on the black market. It’s a highly sought-after item,” said Superintendent Block.

This same store in Ardmore was ransacked by women who ran out with armloads full of merchandise back in May, 2024.

Unfortunately, these thefts and subsequent chases have also turned dangerous, and even deadly.

Teens were killed when their vehicle crashed while being pursued by police after being suspected of robbing a Lululemon in April, 2024.

It is unclear how much merchandise was taken in Tuesday’s burglary.

There were no injuries reported.

No arrests have been made.

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