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. »
Monday, Mar. 5, 2007
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. »
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. »
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
50 unsung New York heroes
Back to the community »
Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
Rescue workers from across region come to help neighbors
The tornado that cut a deadly swath Thursday morning through the Riegelwood community was Columbus County’s worst natural disaster in recent memory. »
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
My guardian angel
NEVER have there been such devoted neighbours. »
Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
Teen hailed as a hero for teddy bear project
Since the fourth grade, Taylor Crabtree’s nonprofit has raised more than $100,000 to purchase teddy bears for 23,000 young cancer patients at 300 hospitals throughout the nation. »
Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
Doing the work of angels
Every month in the Tri-City area, hundreds of families are benefiting from Angel Food Ministries – a program which is designed to give people a helping hand, not a handout. »
Half-price groceries: $50 of food sold for $25 in Angel Food program
MARION – Shepherd’s Closet, an outreach of the First Apostolic Church, is about to place it’s first order as part of Angel Food Ministries. »
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
Hero Inspires Children With Music
The music played at Hollywood’s United Methodist church each Saturday is the sound of The Harmony Project, a music outreach program for inner-city kids in Los Angeles. »
Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
Girl turns hobby into help for homeless
Ashley Susi has turned a hobby into a good deed. »
Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
A Closer Look: On the value of a hometown newspaper
It has been almost two years since I began my job as public safety reporter for the Oroville Mercury-Register. Some people have wondered why I remain in this job after I worked so hard in college and earned two bachelor’s degrees with honors, a social science teaching credential, and earned a 4.0 grade point average during two years in graduate school. How can I describe how incredibly rewarding this job has been over the last two years? Yes, it can be stressful at times, but the intangible rewards are truly momentous. »
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
Angel Food Ministries; Feeding families in need
Many people in Southeastern Iowa , like the rest of the country, have a hard time supplying the basic necessities for their family. These people are not necessarily unemployed, but just the victims of being left somewhere in the middle. They make too much money to qualify for public assistance, but make too little to pay all of their bills and put nutritional meals on the table. Fortunately, there is help available. »
Friday, Sep. 29, 2006
Guardian angel picks up award
A community group leader who helped shut down a drug den has been commended by the Government for his efforts in tackling anti-social behaviour. »
Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2006
Father repairs school’s climbing frame
A VANDALISED school climbing frame is set to be rebuilt by the dad of a pupil left heartbroken by the attack. »
Inside Good News Blog 
Horrendously Injured Dog Survives, Heals
23,000 Volt Hits Crane
3 y.o. Child & 2 Adults Rescued
Volunteers Dig Half Mile Long Path: Horses Rescued
Hero Saves Woman; Anonymous Donor Pays His Medical Bill
Miracle Twins Survive Rare Condition
2 Year Old Survives 18 Minutes Drowning
Toddler Survives 3 Story Hotel Window Fall
Loving Family Rescues Abandoned Dog
We Married 35 Years After We Split Up
After Amnesia Couple Falls In Love Again
Married 80 Years And Still In Love
Teen Hero Uses Body To Shield Kid From Bullets
Adopted son finds birth mom at his workplace
5 yo dressed as Spiderman saves baby from blaze
Homeless Hero Lifts Car to Save Girl
Man Who Reunited Woman With Dog Surfaces
Parrot Saves Girl From Choking To Death
