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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

50 unsung New York heroes

Back to the community

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.

My guardian angel

NEVER have there been such devoted neighbours.

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.

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.

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.

Girl turns hobby into help for homeless

Ashley Susi has turned a hobby into a good deed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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