Good News Notes: “The Fourth of July celebration turned into a surprise birthday party for one Florida family and their newborn baby. Tampa Bay CBS affiliate WTSP reported that Aiden Easterday came early, surprising his parents, when his mom went into labor on a pontoon boat in Old Tampa Bay. His parents called 911 and made…
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Tom Brady shows he’s human as Tiger Woods backs up trash talk at ‘Champions for Charity’ golf match
Good News Notes: “It was a mouth-watering prospect for sports-starved fans everywhere. Four of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, on the golf course at the same time, offering us a glimpse of who they are when they aren’t winning Major Championships and Super Bowl trophies. On Sunday at Medalist Golf Club in Florida, Tiger Woods and…
Lucky, the San Antonio Zoo’s oldest elephant, celebrates her 60th birthday
Good News Notes: “Sunday is one lucky elephant’s birthday and she received a celebration almost as big as she is. Lucky, an Asian elephant at the San Antonio Zoo, turned 60 on Sunday, reaching an age more than a decade older than her species’ average life expectancy. View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/05/us/san-antonio-zoo-lucky-elephant-trnd/index.html
A man lost his Sea Doo off the Pasco County coast. He was rescued 12 hours later.
Good News Notes: “Cole Torrent posted a picture of his lime-green Sea-Doo personal watercraft to Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. For the third time since Monday afternoon, he asked if anyone wanted to join him on the water. But apart from one friend warning about the weather, he didn’t get any response. The comments started pouring…
LOOK: About 100 people got married at Denver’s wedding-palooza
Good News Notes: “We’ve been together almost four years,” Don Kuroda said Friday, moments after he and his bride, Kim, were married. “Five,” Kim interjected. “Yes, five,” Don corrected. The newly-minted couple wedded alongside dozens of others on Valentine’s Day during the city’s 13th annual celebration of love. During the event, the city sets up…
Budweiser will donate Eric Fisher’s NFL fine amount to charity
Good News Notes: “After it was revealed that the NFL was fining Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher for a beer can celebration in last week’s AFC Divisional playoff win over the Houston Texans, Budweiser has responded with an offer that will benefit a charity. The company announced on Saturday that it would donate…
Small town in S.C. gets in the Halloween spirit; decorates entire street with scarecrows
Good News Notes: “Scarecrows have taken over the tiny town of Ninety Six, S.C. this Halloween.” “Tourism director Marjorie Blalock said the idea for the spooky guests came from a group called the Decorating Divas, who wanted to add a little festivity downtown. Blalock took to Facebook to see if anyone in the town was…
Family and friends throw surprise celebration for breast cancer survivor
Good News Notes: “Family and friends threw a breast cancer survivor a surprise celebration of life at her Conshohocken salon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” “Gider is 6.5 years cancer-free. She was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer but it was stubborn and it kept coming back. She underwent 13 surgeries and ultimately…
More than 100 people showed up to celebrate this crossing guard’s birthday
Good News Notes: “When a crossing guard arrived at his corner last Thursday, some sort of commotion was happening. At first he thought it was an event put on by the school, but quickly realized it was for him.” “More than 100 people showed up to celebrate Alec Childress’ 80th birthday and thank him for…
Bamba Makes Surprise Appearance at Local School to Celebrate Academic Excellence
Good News Notes: “On Friday, just a few days before joining his teammates for the start of training camp, the 21-year-old showed up at Pineloch Elementary School in Orlando and surprised students with a Papa John’s pizza party for their academic achievements.” “‘I take it (being a role model) very seriously,’ he said. ‘Part of…