Good News Blog

January, 2007

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007

Unknown heros save two adults, three children from car fire

Robyn Glenn, her three children, and her boyfriend Michael Hollinger were on their way back to Topeka Saturday after spending the day visiting grandparents. After seeing smoke coming from the hood, the couple decided to pull off to the side of 75 Highway. But little did they know their lives would be in danger, and it would take a random act of kindness to save them. »

Young philanthropist makes personal donation

Last Tuesday one local child shared a personal gift by donating 11 inches of hair to Locks of Love. »

Found money given to honest finder

The Hawaii Police Department has returned $3,500 to a visitor who found the cash in a Kona parking lot last summer. The 73-year-old Australian woman reported the found cash to police on July 29, 2006, the same day she found it. »

Lucky escape for hero of the storm

Jason Price had a lucky escape when he was blown off a roof in last week’s gale-force storms while rescuing a pet cat and crash landed on a parked car. »

Hero cop in line for bravery award

A Queensland police constable who dived into a swollen river to rescue a woman swept away from a stranded vehicle could earn a bravery award. »

Miracle project under way

Too expensive to be renovated and too historically significant to be torn down, Pamela Bolar’s West Fourth Street house was deemed a total loss after Hurricane Katrina had done its worst. »

Dog saves owner from burning home

A Tasmanian man owes his life to his dog after it woke him up during a house fire. »

Dog OK after swallowing wads of glue

A black Labrador retriever is expected to fully recover following surgery to escape a sticky situation, swallowing a quarter of a bottle of Gorilla Glue. »

Hector the rottweiler rescues lost seal pup

A THREE-WEEK old baby seal was found under Broadstairs East Cliff by clever canine Hector. »

Owning A Dog Is Good For Mental And Physical Health

A scientist said Monday that owning a dog is beneficial for the mental and physical health of the owner. »

2.5m Lotto winner told her own fortune

A STUDENT who won £2.5 million on the Lottery told yesterday how her dream had literally come true. »

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007

Risking life to save another

Officer Chip Reynolds doesn’t consider himself a hero. »

Counted as a hero, despite herself

As Shannon Hickey reflected Wednesday on her experience as a guest of first lady Laura Bush at the president’s State of the Union address the day before, she mentioned she had sat among heroes. »

A miracle we are alive

A PENSIONER has spoken about how she and her husband were lucky to survive after being struck by tons of tree debris during last week’s storms that swept Comet country. »

Missouri hero awarded truck, Blunt’s praise

The Franklin County teenager who helped authorities find missing boys Ben Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck got a surprise reward Wednesday. »

Teen braves flames to rescue kitten

Malakiah Ayres feared the gas line could explode at any moment. »

War diary returns after 63 years

You hear of these things now and again: a class ring or a letter or a library book improbably emerging from the clutter of decades and finding its way back to its owner. »

Praise after prison siege rescue

A judge has praised three prison officers who rescued a woman warder taken hostage by convicted killers. »

Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Submerged Car

Golden Retriever was rescued from a submerged, overturned vehicle Monday night during a dramatic rescue in Puyallup, Wash. »

Angel Food Ministries helps area families

Are you looking for ways to stretch your grocery budget without clipping coupons or running around town to compare prices? Consider taking advantage of Angel Food Ministries, a money-saving program that provides a convenient way to manage both your grocery list and your budget. »

Man Rescues Livestock From Burning Barn

A barn full of livestock in Belmont County burst into flames Friday, and one local man rushed into the fire to try to pull the animals to safety. »

Handyman Hero Rewarded With Super Bowl Trip

A handyman hero is getting the reward of a lifetime, but don’t let Mike McCarthy hear you calling him the “H” word. »

Girl marks ninth birthday by donating hair to Locks of Love

In January 2006, Shelley Michaels was diagnosed with breast cancer. »

World War II veteran, 84, claims $254M Powerball prize; among largest in history

A World War II veteran and his family stepped forward Monday to claim a Powerball jackpot worth more than a quarter-billion dollars, one of the largest single-ticket lottery prizes in U.S. history. »

Prayer Returns to Senate Chambers

“Dear God, we call upon You to be with each of the Indiana Senators.” »

Monday, Jan. 29, 2007

Family Reunited at Cinderella’s Castle

Angie and Brian Davis were high school sweethearts, but fate tore them apart. »

Fitting tribute for Dunkirk hero

A Berwickshire admiral who saved thousands of soldiers at Dunkirk has received recognition in his own country – more than 60 years after his death. »

Hunky firefighters burn up wallets for charity

This week I had the opportunity of covering an event outside Hamden. Hesitant at first, I quickly jumped at the chance once I learned more about my assignment. »

Woman’s survival of house blast called ‘miracle

Fire investigators and Quail Valley residents used the words “amazing,” “unbelievable” and “miracle” to describe the survival of a 69-year-old woman after an explosion destroyed her brick house early Thursday. »

Brother and sister rescue two from burning home

Fire Department officials are calling a brother and sister heroes after they helped save two women from a burning house south of Seattle early Thursday morning. »

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