Spring family creates awareness for SIDS with random acts of kindness

Good News Notes: “According to the March of Dimes, there are about 3,500 cases of SIDS among babies in the U.S. every year. October is SIDS and safe sleep awareness month. While some families never really know why this tragedy happens, there are some suggestions on ways to reduce the risk. Aaron and Breana Chaplin want…

Area residents restore 150-year-old spring

Good News Notes: “ A spring that’s spent decades out of use has gotten a facelift thanks to some local residents. Doug Carlson, with the help of several other area residents finished the year-and-a-half restoration of Beckey Spring located south of Interstate 94 on Highway 37 last week. The 150-year-old spring became a water supply for…

Half of Britain’s best-loved butterfly species see numbers increase

Good News Notes: “Hopeful springtime news has arrived – butterfly numbers are rising.  Last year was their most prolific since 1997, with more than half of species seeing a population increase.  The number of red admirals tripled, figures from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme show. There were almost 12 times more painted ladies and more…