Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Rochester, New York’s Jason McElwain. 14 years ago the kid known as “J-Mac” made sports history by scoring 20 points in the final four minutes of a high school basketball game. But that’s just the beginning of his story.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Jack Burris from Albion, New York. He’s running a street ministry that’s offering a hand-up, not a hand-out.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Steve Ritchie from Lockport, New York. This former police officer was shot several times and declared dead. But God had other plans for his life.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Joshua Lopez from Lockport, New York. In this era of COVID-19, he’s helping kids cope in more ways than one.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Bradford, Pennsylvania’s Josh Hatcher. He’s teaching men how to lead, in a politically correct world.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Cleveland Way from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He’s giving that city’s homeless population a fresh start with American Rescue Workers.  

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Rick Rohlin from Russell, Pennsylvania. He’s rescuing kids from human trafficking all around the world, one sport at a time.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Steve Younger from Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. He runs a gym where the ball is the bait for the gospel message.

Today’s “Hometown Heroes” are Walter & Laura Hopkins from Rushford, New York. Laura donated a liver to help save a little girl’s life.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Bethany Earl from Johnson City, New York. She runs a “bookmobile” in that community to help promote summer literacy.