There is officially a new winner of the First Responder Red Kettle Challenge for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, the Midland Fire Department (MFD). It's a friendly battle between MFD, the Midland Police Department (MPD),

During the holiday season, the Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell-ringing volunteers are a common sight in front of stores. This annual campaign, which dates back more than 130 years, helps raise money for the Christian charity’s social programs.

The social service provider based in Bremerton has been gifted a rare gold coin at least one other time in recent years.

A rare gold coin was donated to a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Washington, Pennsylvania, by an anonymous good Samaritan due to holiday foot traffic. Coin expert weighs in.