In the 1930s, a sweet miracle took place in Whitman, Mass.
Too bad sainthood is not generally conferred on bakers, for there is one who is a possible candidate for canonization. »
Monday, Jul. 21, 2008
Rescued Eagle Chicks Getting ‘Feisty’
Two bald eagle chicks that were rescued from Lake Oahe are said to be growing and getting “feisty.” »
Neighbor Rescues Woman from Burning House
Neighbors rescued a woman from her burning home early Monday morning, and three firefighters were hurt putting out the flames in Green Bay. »
Their field of dreams
Whether it’s Little League or the majors, there’s nothing like watching a ball game on a warm July evening. This summer there are 60 children playing a game they’ve never played before. The Miracle League for disabled children has expanded to Sioux Falls and those involved say it’s truly a field of dreams. »
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008
Quick-thinking hero teen rescues angler
A QUICK-THINKING teenager has been hailed as a hero after hauling a pensioner out of perilous waters. »
Rescued climber calls friend a hero
An Auckland man who survived a 170 metre plunge down a mountain in the Southern Alps, says he owes his life to his mate. »
Newspaper carrier rescues senior stuck in bathtub 2 days
The observations of a woman delivering newspapers led to the rescue of an elderly Moncton resident who was stuck in her bathtub for two days. »
Police risked their lives in fire rescue
TWO police officers have been praised after they risked their lives and rescued an unconscious man from a burning home. »
Garden hose aids police in rescue
Two police officers used a garden hose to douse flames so they could enter a burning building and rescue a man. »
Firefighters rescue injured horse
On Tuesday firefighters came to the rescue of an injured horse found near the fire line of the Soda Complex, burning on the Mendocino National Forest near Lake Pillsbury. »
Camp hits a grand slam
The bag of potting soil was too heavy for Bradly Fisher to carry alone. »
Christian cowboy uses roping, riding to spread good news
For Steve Friskup, roping, riding and religion go together like prayer and praise, horses and sweat, families and fun. »
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008
Hero dog saves owner from snake
A dog has been hailed a hero after saving its owner from a deadly snake that attacked her in her home. »
Hero Dog Saves Family From Fire
Fire ripped through a home in the 1700 block of Northwest 14th Avenue early Monday, and the family pet saved the day, literally. »
Miracle terrier survives in eight-inch underground pipe
A dog survived an incredible seven days trapped inside an eight-inch underground pipe after running away during a walk. »
Misfire miracle - Businessman dodges death as gun jams three times
Three times he pulled the trigger, three times the gun apparently jammed. A Manchester businessman narrowly escaped death yesterday when a gunman held him up outside his home in Christiana, stole a bag containing more than $1 million and then tried to shoot him. »
Beagle lost for five years found 1,350 km away
Rocco, a beagle who strayed from a New York City yard five years ago, has been found 1,350 kilometres away in Georgia and reunited with his owners. »
Owners get stolen car returned, 14 years later
A stolen car has been returned to its rightful owner after being missing for 14 years. »
Monday, Jul. 14, 2008
Tomatoes may harbour Alzheimer’s cure
Besides making pasta’s curry tangy, the plump and red tomato has far more serious benefits - the humble fruit can be a suitable carrier for an oral vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease, says a group of researchers. »
Southern tier teenager hailed as hero
A southern tier teenager is being hailed as a hero after pulling a two-year-old out of Chautauqua Lake. »
Wrecker driver honored for being a hero
An East County wrecker driver was the last person and only civilian honored for his heroism this week after he and four law enforcement members rescued a man from a burning 18-wheeler after a multi-vehicle pileup on U.S. 59 in November. »
Hero angler rescues girl from river
A young girl who fell from a boat into the River Nene was just seconds from death when she was snatched from the water by an angler who spotted her plight.
The child, who is thought to be about four years old, was underwater and drowning when angling match organiser Ken Wade raced to the scene and slithered down the river bank on his stomach to reach down and get hold of her wrist. »
Woman keeps promise to war hero dad
ANN YORK will soon be making the journey she has always dreamed about - a poignant visit to a Canadian town which has honoured her late father. »
Firefighters rescue injured heron
A crowd of several dozen people cheered firefighters yesterday after they rescued an injured heron from a sycamore tree in Cherokee Park. »
Dogs rescued from blaze
Firefighters rescued 15 dogs from flames that ripped through a workshop at a dog grooming parlour in Chorley.
The blaze started in a microwave at a workshop at All Breeds grooming parlour on Bolton Road, Chorley, at around 8am on Friday. »
Lovebird swans reunited on water
It was a scene that could have come straight from any screen classic - a loving couple reunited after being forced to spend 10 days apart. »
Friends meet up after 38 years
Two Shropshire school friends who had not seen each other for 38 years renewed their long-lost friendship after meeting up at the 80s concert held in Shrewsbury Quarry. »
Church helps to feed families on $30 a week
The dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. Gas prices are high, food prices are rising, and families say they are feeling the effects. »
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008
Supercop, Bystander Called Heroes In Bank Robber Chase
An off-duty Cleveland police officer with 35 years on the job chased down a bank robbery suspect with the help of a woman bystander, and now both of them are being called heroes. »
Miracle Girl Survives Tractor Accident
A six-year-old girl remains hospitalized in serious condition after she fell off a tractor last week and was caught under the machine’s mower, according to family members. »