Pub patrons help hero’s son
Seventy pounds of corned beef, 30 pounds of potatoes, a case of cabbage and six pints of beer will help buy a little boy-the son of a fallen hero-a college education. »
Thursday, Mar. 15, 2007
Teachers, neighbors come to rescue in fire
The cry for help went out Monday morning, and people came running. »
Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2007
Making America’s pastime accessible to all
It’s been said that for many, the game of baseball is more than just a game. It provides an opportunity to be special. »
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2007
Cutting the cost of feeding families
A Lapeer County church held its first food distribution program and hundreds showed up to bring home the bacon.
Nearly 500 people lined up outside the Christian Family Church in Lapeer with cardboard boxes and laundry baskets in tote. Some came from as far as Port Huron. »
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2007
Man’s hospitality, help earn hometown hero honor
“I had a Utopian childhood in North Aurora,” said Genevan Paul Ruby. “Everybody knew everybody.” »
Police credit prayer walks
Residents and church and city leaders plan once again to take their message against crime to the streets during the Reclaim Longview Prayer Walk, but already that collective voice is working to reduce violent crime. »
Monday, Mar. 5, 2007
Social worker serves as hero to the broken
There are everyday heroes among us. We’ve already talked about a police officer who saved a young life and a mother-and-son team who feed and minister to the homeless. »
Heroes in the Sky
When Lissa Klueter decided to take flying lessons in 2000, her interest was purely recreational. When her husband David began taking lessons in March 2001, it was still just for fun. But now the two Belmont residents, and their plane, are involved in something much larger. Last year the husband and wife team began flying missions for Angel Flight of Virginia, the local chapter of Angel Flight of America, a nonprofit charitable air medical transportation organization that gets patients to the treatment facilities they need. »
Friday, Mar. 2, 2007
Memphis miracle changes single mom’s life
Can a single action by one person change a life or perhaps touch others who don’t even know you? It did for a Memphis woman who was out of job and a home. Yet she still made a small church offering that resonated with others in a way no one could have expected. »
Thursday, Mar. 1, 2007
Miracle Workers
Imagine never hearing music, laughter, or even the sound of your own voice. Children in many third world countries loose their hearing unnecessarily as babies, due to poor medical conditions. »
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Honors bestowed on those who make a difference
A number of Woodland police officers were awarded Thursday for their leadership, volunteerism and dedication to the WPD. »
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Neighbors rescue elderly woman, son from burning home
Next-door neighbors came to the rescue of an elderly woman and her son who were inside a burning home. »
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Group makes Valentine’s less lonely for widows, widowers
Valentine’s Day isn’t the happiest time of the year when you’ve lost the love of your life. »
Teddy bears for soldiers’ children
More than 200 teddy bears have been sent from a Canadian British Columbia community to the Canadian Forces garrison in Edmonton, destined for children of Afghanistan-bound soldiers. »
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
Township comes up with money for police dog
Clinton Township’s new canine cop will reside with his handler, but in the few weeks he’s been in town the dog has already won the hearts of members of the community, who have practically adopted him. »
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
‘Cinderellas’ make it to special ball
When two young Cinderellas went looking for knights in shining armor to escort them to a dance, they found two men who fit the bill — literally — and they didn’t even have to fit into glass slippers to get them. »
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
Neighbours Rescue Woman From Fire
A woman has been taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after neighbours rescued her from her burning house. »
Kids Helping Kids With Diabetes
For many teens, high school is a time to get an education, learn about the world around them, and even have a little fun with your friends. »
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
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. »
Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
Working with homeless heroes is rewarding
The first week of December I got a call from an employee of the gas station in front of the Smokies Stadium. He said a homeless man had been wandering around for almost three days. My wife and I jumped into our car and went to catch this man. »
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
Restaurant comes to rescue as power cut hits school
A Ledbury chef cooked for 100 hungry school children when a power cut made it look certain hot meals would be off the menu. »
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
Miracle In Progress For One Man’s Home
Roy Whalen was living in a shell of a home before Christmas, burned out after he tried to get drug dealers off the street. »
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
A miracle in the kitchen
It’s likely you won’t see any of these chefs on the Food Network anytime soon. You won’t find their recipes on any restaurant menus, either. »
Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
Woman’s prayer for heat answered
Just one day after seeing the story of 65-year-old Judy Cullett, workers at Family Heating and Cooling in Davenport knew they had to help. »
Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
The kindness of strangers touches a reporter’s heart
In case you skipped over the Life section for the past 39 days, here’s a recap of FLORIDA TODAY’s Reaching Out Holiday Fund and the role I played in it. »
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
A Great Depression Christmas miracle
Ten days before Christmas 1929 my father was laid off from his railroad job. »
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
Angels on Call answers a prayer
Carol Alford is the sort of woman who finds it tough to turn her back on someone in a jam. »
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
The spirit of giving; Rescue Mission gives back to the community
More than fifty volunteers gave away about 350 to 400 Thanksgiving food boxes at the Oroville Rescue Mission, Monday. »
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
Angel Tree program to provide gifts for needy kids once again
Last year, 17,000 children in Louisville and surrounding counties, including thousands in Southern Indiana, got Christmas presents thanks to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. »
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