Men hailed as heroes for saving woman trapped by van
he men lifted the van off the woman and pulled her free. One held her hand. Others used a belt to slow the bleeding from her leg. One man prayed. »
Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2007
After 40 years classmates are reunited through Foster Grandparent Program
Sara Reynolds and Rebecca Copeland-Rowland were classmates at Lucy Addison High School in the mid 1960s. »
Dogs Rescued From House Fire
Neighbors call 911 after they see flames and smoke shooting from a home along Feldkamp Road in Green Township’s Bridgetown neighborhood. »
Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2007
Wheels for hero, family
Bossier Dodge presented Army Spc. Jason McCully, his wife, Marirose, and their family with a special gift Monday — a freshly detailed 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan signed by all the employees at Bossier Dodge in Waxahachie and Bossier Dodge in Fairfield. »
Man falls 15 feet into hole, saved by firemen
City firefighters yesterday morning rescued a construction worker after he fell approximately 15 feet into a hole at an East State Street work site. »
Stolen Guitar Returned After 50 Years
This week the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office returned a stolen guitar to its rightful owner, Jimmy Luttrell, a 65-year-old California man who spent the past 52 years singing the same song: one that involved Luttrell, a self-proclaimed king in the music industry, his “one-of-a-kind” guitar and the grand larceny that separated the musical duo for more than five decades, according to Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kraig Troxell. »
Five tons of food from Grand Prix goes to charity
The gentlemen who started their engines helped cooks for the homeless fire up their burners. »
Cat rescued from inside duplex wall
A father and daughter who just moved into a new house can be credited for saving the life of a young kitten stuck inside the wall of their home. »
Thirsty Neighbor Helps Rescue Fire Victims
It’s a good thing Jose Olivares woke up at 3 a.m. to grab a glass of water. That’s when he saw his neighbors’ house going up in flames. »
Woman ‘Pays It 4ward’ To Animal Rescue Operations
The pet food recall has dog and cat owners checking their shelves twice for tainted food. »
Teachers make a difference
Students and staff of Pocomoke Middle School are this week celebrating the success of one of their own as the county’s 2007 Teacher of the Year. »
Neighbors Rescue 2-Year-Old From Burning House
A 2-year-old child was safe early Saturday after some brave neighbors formed a “human ladder” to rescue her from a burning building, fire officials said. »
Monday, Apr. 23, 2007
Rescued Elephant Seals Arrive At San Francisco Zoo
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo welcomed some new arrivals for a special exhibit Monday. »
Hero saves driver
A good Samaritan who heard an accident and ran to it this weekend ended up saving a life. »
Blind pilot takes to the sky for charity
Armed with a sense of purpose and a trusty co-pilot, a blind British pilot took a much-needed stop in Bangkok recently during his international flight for charity. »
Miracle boy ready to run
Leslie Hodgeman’s “miracle boy” is finally returning to school. Hodgeman’s 7-year-old son, Logan Thompson, has been out of school for more than three months after he was badly hurt in a car accident Dec. 20, 2006, near their home. »
Winnie the feline hero
A cat has helped spare a family from death by carbon monoxide poisoning by jumping on the bed and meowing wildly as fumes filled the home. »
Lost at sea and rescued by modern technology
For someone who suddenly found himself treading water - in his shorts, after midnight, 30 miles at sea as his cruise ship chugged on without him - Mike Mankamyer was one lucky guy. »
Can Prayer Influence Health?
Historically, science hasn’t embraced the connection between faith and health, but today an increasing number of studies show spiritual practices, including prayer influence our health. »
Canal deer rescued
A deer which became stranded in a Kidderminster canal had to be rescued by firefighters using a boat. »
Friday, Apr. 20, 2007
Cure for cancer one step closer
The cure for cancer is one step closer this week with the first collections of cancer tissue taking place at the new Wesley Research Institute Tissue Bank. »
Award honors teen’s compassion
Kimberly High School senior Erik Kingsley has learned volunteering is a life-altering process that forever changes both the person giving help and the person receiving it. »
Maggots munch away in a medical miracle
Most people will recoil in horror at the thought of maggots crawling over their bodies and munching away on wounded flesh. »
Absolutely Heroic: Brothers Rescued From Burning House
Pulled from the flames: two rescuers rush into a burning house late in the night and pull out two young boys, possibly saving their lives. »
Accidental heroes
FROM whistleblower to lifesaver, Buangor’s Trevor Oliver just can’t seem to keep out of the news. »
Rescued deer proves a hit
A FALLOW deer rescued after being abandoned in the wild by her mother is proving a hit with visitors at Mountfitchet Castle. »
Joe Nuxhall finds reward in helping thousands
Joe Nuxhall looks around the old Fairfield Central Elementary School gym and likes what he sees. »
Teen hailed a hero after Malua rescue
A TEENAGE body boarder has been hailed as a hero after he saved the life of a tourist last weekend. »
Mail Carrier Called A Hero After Helping Kids
A postal carrier is being hailed a hero today after helping to stop a van from rolling out of control with two young children inside. »