George Michael’s sister Melanie donated her share of $128m inheritance to charity before her death on Christmas

Good News Notes: “George Michael’s late younger sister Melanie Panayiotou’s share of the massive fortune she inherited from her legendary brother will be donated to charity, keeping in tune with the singer’s generosity during his lifetime. MEAWW previously reported that Melanie Panayiotou, 55, was found dead on Christmas Day, exactly three years after her brother died…

Keep Columbus Beautiful collecting shoes to reduce waste in landfills

 Good News Notes: “Keep Columbus Beautiful is collecting gently worn shoes to give out to the community. The organization held a shoe drive at the Columbus Public Library. One of the group’s aims is to reduce waste in landfills. They will also be holding a grease and pharmaceutical collection drive on Jan. 11 at the…

Music fest gives $10,000 to local charity

Good News Notes: A small group of friends gathered in a conference at Remax Wayne on Wednesday, December 18 to remember a friend who they lost on that date five years ago. They met at around 5:30 p.m., almost down to the exact minute that Kate Frisch Carmody passed away battling lung cancer. “You can…

Press release: A’s, MLB raising money to support fight against ALS

Good News Notes: “The Oakland A’s and Major League Baseball are raising money to support the fight against ALS through the 2019 Winter Meetings Charity Auction. One of the organizations benefiting from the auction is ALS CURE Project, the Stephen Piscotty family nonprofit whose mission is to provide incentive-base grants toward one goal: a cure…

Dobnaks give back to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Good News Notes: “It all started out as a fun footnote buried deep in the Twins’ game notes, courtesy of an enterprising media relations intern. It has spiraled into what the newly formed Dobnak family hopes can be the start of a meaningful giving relationship. This holiday season, Randy and Aerial Dobnak are now happily…