Good News Notes: “This all started with a newspaper that landed a few feet shy of its intended target. Greg Dailey has delivered several newspapers in Mercer County for almost a quarter century, and while he does his best to get them where his customers want, his right arm is shot from years of heaving them…
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Florida couple cancels wedding, gets married on Facebook live
Good News Notes: “One Tampa Bay area bride and groom decided to get creative with their nuptials after learning that their March 21 wedding date would have to wait. ‘It’s crazy times right now. With everything going on, it was still important for us to do the ceremony,’ Madeline Beck said. Beck and her now-husband…
‘More waste, better taste’: This Garbage Café offers food in exchange for plastic
Good News Notes: “The café, which opened in October 2019 in the small city of Ambikapur, India, comes at a time when India still generates 57,320,188 pounds of plastic waste every day, according to government data. The waste is often dumped in streets, drains and landfills.” “Zeeshan Khan, an environmentalist and founder of the Garbage…
Pittsburgh Zoo offering free admission in honor of World Wildlife Day
Good News Notes: “The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is celebrating World Wildlife Day with a special treat for its guests: free admission! Zoo officials say all guests who visit on Tuesday will receive free admission between its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sea lion training session will also take place…
Friends celebrate birthdays with random acts of kindness – Local News – 13 WTHR Indianapolis
Good News Notes: “When was the last time you randomly paid for a stranger’s coffee or held the door for someone you didn’t know? For nearly a decade, three Indiana women have been dedicating one day in February to go out and do something kind for random people.” View the whole story here: https://www.wthr.com/article/friends-celebrate-birthdays-random-acts-kindness?amp
Inglewood 1st graders get surprise donation of 50 new bikes | KTLA
Good News Notes: “First graders at in Inglewood cheered as they received a surprise gift of 50 brand new bicycles and helmets Friday morning. School staff said the bikes, which were a donation from Can’d Aid and built by volunteers, are the first that some of the children have ever owned.” View the whole story here:…
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…
S.T.E.M Fest Helps Ignite the Fun of Learning
Good News Notes: “New Tech Institute held a S.T.E.M Fest for families in Evansville Saturday. S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The goal of the fest is to help inspire children to become involved and enjoy the subjects. Organizers say the event really helps students and families participate in hands-on activities and exhibits…
Seventeen pets find forever homes in Jackson County Animal Shelter drive
Good News Notes: “Every day is a good day to adopt an animal. It was extra special Sunday at the Jackson County Animal Shelter because adoption was free for the first 20 pets through the Adoption Ever After drive, courtesy of the Hallmark Channel as part of its national effort and Sparklight.“ View the whole…
Souper Bowl of Caring returns to again tackle hunger in Central Texas
Good News Notes: “Oh, it’s on. The Souper Bowl of Caring is back benefiting local hunger-fighting groups including the Central Texas Food Bank. Kick-off activities were held Friday morning at Gorzycki Middle School in Southwest Austin. The goal of the drive is simple enough: raise enough money and food in the next month to provide…