Like a typical graduation ceremony, the graduation march played, the graduate wore a cap and gown and all of the school officials were present. But this ceremony took place in an Ohio hospital room in January as a dying wish for the sole graduate’s mother. She died the next day. Jennifer Linnabary’s last wish after … Continue reading »
As Dakota trots along the pool’s edge, dozens of swimmers’ arms reach out hoping to touch his curly hair. Dakota, a floppy-eared and “aww”-inspiring Labradoodle, is a rock star at Josh Davis Natatorium. But he’s not there to dog paddle. Dakota’s job is to keep his diabetic owner, Ben Ownby, safe. Ownby, a freshman swimmer for Churchill … Continue reading »
PINEVILLE —- Anthony Lester reported his 1986 Chevy Silverado stolen four weeks ago, but the cops didn’t do much about it. Lester’s wife, Sondra, said her husband has gone through myriad emotions since the theft. Lester bought the truck to restore, but a cancer diagnosis shelved the idea. About a year ago, it was confirmed … Continue reading »
A 9-year-old girl riding a scooter got caught in a three car accident in Brooklyn last night—but she is still alive today thanks to the efforts of several good Samaritans who worked together to lift a car off of her. Fourth grader Tawaiian Holmes was on the sidewalk with her mother when a livery cab struck a … Continue reading »
Noah Pozner, one of the 6-year-old victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting, will be buried today in Newtown, Connecticut. The little boy will be surrounded by friends and family, and thanks to JetBlue, his coffin will be filled with love letters from relatives who couldn’t make the cross country trip. After the shooting, Noah’s parents asked the little boy’s … Continue reading »
Rochester, N.Y. – In all the years Tara Fayazi has played the tuba, she’s never had one to call her own. She would always have to borrow tubas that belonged to schools. “With having to pay for school and being a college student, I don’t have money for that,” she said. A good, quality tuba … Continue reading »
A team of golden retrievers made an 800-mile journey from the Chicago area to Newtown, Conn., over the weekend to comfort those affected by the recent school massacre. Lutheran Church Charities deployed about 10 of the canines Saturday evening for residents who want to pet them while they talk or pray with the dog’s handler, … Continue reading »
