Bungalow toddlers rescued from fire
TWO toddlers and their grandmother were rescued from their smoke-filled bungalow after arsonists set fire to a caravan in its driveway. »
Monday, Jun. 9, 2008
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2008
Boy in bubble cured of life-threatening disease
A seven-year-old boy kept in a “bubble” for two months has become the first person in Britain to be cured of a rare life-threatening disease with a bone marrow transplant. »
Teen fire rescue heroes to get award
TEENAGE heroes who rescued a family from a blazing block of flats are to be commended with a bravery award. »
Neighbor rescues boy, 15, from pool
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a pool Monday night after he lost consciousness, police said. »
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2008
Firefighters stage rescue for kids
FIREFIGHTERS staged the dramatic rescue of a motorist from the wreckage of a car to convince youngsters of the dangers of joyriding. »
Monday, Jun. 2, 2008
Baby Miracle heading home
A deformed Samoan baby girl banned from entering New Zealand is heading home after extensive medical treatment in the United States. »
Saturday, May. 31, 2008
Teen heroes pull man from inferno
Three Bay of Plenty teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a man from his burning home early today. »
Friday, May. 30, 2008
9-year-old gets national award for perfect penmanship
Kevin Lomax, 9, loves a good ‘K.’ But don’t even get him started on ‘G,’ which he says is the hardest letter to write in cursive. »
Friday, May. 16, 2008
Toddler rescued from pool
A two-year old girl is back home after nearly drowning in a backyard pool. »
Thursday, May. 15, 2008
Children saved in sea rescue
FOUR people have been praised after they saved two children from drowning. »
Teen’s selfless, thougthful actions garner Tim Duncan Character award
Patty Cuevas thought she was in trouble when her teacher said she wanted to talk before the start of her third-period class. Patty, a freshman at Roosevelt High School, met her teacher outside of the Northeast Side building, her nerves on edge. She relaxed when the teacher wanted to talk about her next year as a Cavaliers cheerleader. »
Wednesday, May. 14, 2008
16-year-old rescues man from explosion
Deon Garrett did not wait for emergency workers to arrive Monday May 6 before he helped rescue a man from a house on Detroit’s west side that had just exploded. »
9-year-old girl honored as a hero
She is only 9 years old, but a third-grader from Oceano is being called a hero. »
The doctor said, You’ve got an angel
Spend an hour or so with R. J. Gawel and the following might happen: »
Thursday, May. 8, 2008
Miracle: A Story Of Healing
Tyrone Hickman II, 14, said he was healed of a serious disease because of his family’s faith in God. »
Wednesday, May. 7, 2008
Seven-year-old medical miracle
He’s a medical miracle. A local seven-year-old boy was dead for at least 12 minutes, but you would never be able to tell. »
Student collects thousands of soda can tabs for charity
While many Hornell Intermediate School students bring in pop can tabs to help out the Ronald McDonald House, one student went above and beyond the rest of the pack. »
Gift to Locks of Love
On April 27, 2008 Kayla Griego, age 10, of Eagle Point, fulfilled one of her dreams. After waiting for about a year to get her hair cut, she walked into Cost Cutters on Delta Waters Road where Carrie was waiting to give her a hair cut. »
Tuesday, May. 6, 2008
Brave five-year-old rescues family
A boy, 5, stayed calm and untied his parents and brother after a terrifying home invastion by a gun-toting masked man in Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs. »
8 y.o.’s inspired by Oprah to donate hair
The Designer’s Edge hairdresser measured 10 inches of Kennedy Phillips’s long red hair Tuesday. »
Kid of Character: Ashira Casanova
Ashira Casanova (8) of Second grade, Driftwood Elementary, consistently demonstrates outstanding character in all areas. However, her kindness and compassion for others is evident on a daily basis in school, at home and in the community. »
Monday, May. 5, 2008
Teens making a difference
While some of her peers at Neshaminy High are sleeping in or socializing, Jennifer Lentine is teaching Sunday School to kindergartners and spending time with Alzheimer’s patients. »
Thursday, Apr. 17, 2008
ImprovEverywhere Gives Kids Best Game Ever
A little league baseball game is turned into a major league event. All players, coaches, and parents do not know what is happening. We worked with the league commissioner to get the kids’ names and access to the field to setup our equipment the morning of the game. »
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2008
Monday, Apr. 7, 2008
Hero Teachers Save Student From Certain Death
Students and teachers often find themselves at odds with each other. But one 15-year-old will likely have a newfound respect for his educational mentors after they performed CPR to save his life. »
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2008
Honoring a young hero
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Stillwater officials presented Hope Hendrix with a Citizen Commendation for her actions during a house fire during the early morning hours of Feb. 17. »
How hero Harley (4) saved his nan’s life
A YOUNG boy from Aldwick who was not expected to live has turned lifesaver. »
Toddler reunited with folks after wandering off
Laconia police helped a youngster return home after she accidentally wandered off and ended up at the Cumberland Farms store on Court Street. »
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2008
Two-year-old rescued from borewell after 27 hrs
A two-year-old child who fell into a 45-feet borewell at Tehri near Agra in India, has been rescued, according to sources. The girl, Vandana, was rescued after Army and locals, after she had spent 27 hours in the well. »
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008
Little 4 y.o. hero helps grandma
FORT MILL TOWNSHIP — When Caleb Romero’s great-grandmother Carolyn McMinn fell last Tuesday afternoon, the 4-year-old kept his composure and probably saved her life. »