224th’s return reunited soldier, dog
Simmons said he didn’t think Ringo, 11, who has arthritis in her back hips, would be alive when he returned home. »
Monday, Dec. 26, 2005
Cat alerts woman to fire
A woman escaped from her smoke filled South Taft home Wednesday night after a cat alerted her to a fire in the rear of the house. »
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005
Good Samaritans rescue woman, 2 children from SUV
Three men who were on their way to work became good Samaritans yesterday when they rescued a woman and her two children from an overturned vehicle that had plunged into an icy Loudoun County pond, the sheriff’s office said. »
Rescue mission serves holiday meals
The Great Falls Rescue Mission is hosting three Christmas Eve parties for low-income families and adults who may otherwise go hungry this holiday. »
Family’s angel keeps watch
He found the fake Christmas tree outside, discarded by one of his neighbours. »
Over 500 McDonald County kids benefit from Angel Tree project
More than 500 McDonald County youngsters will have something under the tree this year, thanks to a volunteer effort. »
Woman who returned diamond ring to receive diamond ring as award
The woman who found and returned the missing ring in a See’s Candies bag is scheduled this afternoon to receive a $2,500 diamond band as a reward. »
Friday, Dec. 23, 2005
Miracle escape from truck crash
Three people have had a remarkable escape after an HGV lorry crashed into a house in Cornwall. »
Miracle in the Barrio Christmas party grows to 3,000 families
Three-year-old Jonathan de la Paz struggled with the Scooby-Doo punching bag he hugged to his chest yesterday at the third annual Miracle in the Barrio Christmas party. »
Family celebrates Christmas miracle
Her head was so tiny, it could fit on top of her mother’s hands. The baby’s body was so underdeveloped, her skin appeared translucent. »
Town adopts 101st Airborne unit
Showing support for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan by displaying yellow ribbons in offices and homes and on vehicles is good, but the people of this community will have a real chance to show their support in the coming year. »
Fighter pilot to escort Santa seen as hero by his kids
Even governments are eager to keep Santa safe in the skies and in the hearts of children. »
Dog rescued after being found frozen on tracks
eremy Majorowicz thought something was wrong when he saw a dog sitting on railroad tracks for at least two hours. »
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005
Children ‘Shop With a Cop’
MONMOUTH - Area law enforcement agencies and associated staff continued a holiday tradition recently, with the annual Shop With a Cop Program, conducted Sunday, Dec. 18. »
Miracle baby safe at home
A JONESBORO woman breathed a huge sigh of relief when her baby daughter won her battle for life. »
Angels of hope and a modern-day miracle
It’s an icy Thursday and Joe Caveness strolls across the living room floor of his home wearing a bright red jacket. It’s not the same one he received from a stranger after an automobile accident in 1987, and neither he nor his wife Jean notice the coincidence as Jean tells me the story of how events unfolded that day. »
Bell ringer for Salvation Army takes opportunity to learn
Among the many holiday iconic images, few are as readily recognizable as the ceaselessly tinkling silver bells that announce to all the presence of the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous red kettles. »
Never too young to make a difference
A very excited Dana Bamburg recently climbed up in the chair at Tami’s Hairquarters to get her hair cut. Her long, thick red hair hung down well below her waist. »
Hero, age 10, takes a bow
It’s official - Cub Scout Nicholas Kulikowski, 10, is a hero and has the pin to prove it. »
Fisherman in heroic bay rescue
A VICTORIAN fisherman grabbed a stranded man by the toe as he battled to stay afloat during a dramatic rescue on the Mornington Peninsula today. »
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005
Brockton boy a card-carrying hero: Fire-damaged baseball collection replaced
A 12-year-old boy who saved his grandmother from his burning apartment but lost his prized baseball card collection to the flames received a Christmas gift yesterday that only a hero deserves. »
Teacher up for national award
Patricia Avery was shocked when she opened the letter declaring she had been named a finalist for the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. »
Man rescues passengers from burning bus
A quick-thinking Southern Ontario man is being called a hero after saving passengers from a burning coach bus. »
British hostage freed in dramatic rescue
A British man taken hostage by bogus estate agents in Bulgaria was recovering in hospital today after being freed from four days in captivity. »
Lost 1963 high school ring soon to be reunited with owner
After losing his 1963 Colonial Heights High School class ring more than 40 years ago, James R. Lewis had pretty much given up hope of ever finding the brilliant, blue-stoned keepsake. »
A Miracle for Millie
On June 11, 2005, Millie and Dick Klein of Adrian, MN, attended a beautiful wedding for Millie’s niece in Mankato, MN. After the ceremony and reception Millie and Dick retired to their room at the same hotel where the reception was held. Dick needed to rest his bad knee. Millie left to check out the wedding dance, but she was back in a few minutes feeling very very ill. Dick called 911 and she was rushed to a Mankato hospital and then air lifted to Rochester. On Sunday, June 12, 2005, after many tests, Millie had brain surgery. The doctors thought it was an aneurysm, but because of the large amount of blood they were unable to find it. »
Salvation Army hands out Angel Tree gifts by the bagful
Trash bags for Christmas? »
Man saves dog from 4 coyotes
A Boston man says he beat back four snarling coyotes at a Hyde Park golf course using a tree branch to rescue Butters, his pet corgi, a report said Tuesday. »
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005
Shop With A Cop
Anticipation, excitement, lots of smiles, and joy filled the Wal-Mart store in Oroville on Thursday as 75 children from 15 local area schools were teamed up with Oroville police officers for the fourth annual Shop-with-a Cop program. »
Dog saves woman, pregnant daughter from fire
A 15-YEAR-OLD dog was hailed a hero today after saving a woman and her pregnant daughter from a fire. »