I've always liked the 'backroads' of life. Those places off the beaten path. The places where ordinary people often live extraordinary lives.

Mark Allen's Journal' gives me a chance to share their stories with viewers who might not otherwise ever know about them. The people in 'journal' stories don't make the headlines. In fact publicity is something they avoid.

I'm always amazed at how strongly viewers react to these 'slice of life' stories that we present on News 10. I'm convinced they see something in these people that I see.

They see 'life outside the headlines' a reminder that despite all the bad news that comes along these days there are many examples of good people who make the best of life as it comes. What an honor it is for me to be able to  tell their uplifting story!

- Mark Allen

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