Good News Notes: “Each year in March, downtown Ann Arbor is transformed into a gallery showcasing artwork by local students for Youth Art Month. The annual observance is organized by the Main Street Area Association and local partners in order to highlight the value of art education.” View the whole story here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2020/02/26/youth-art-month-returns-to-ann-arbor-in-march-with-installations-events/
Month: February 2020
Humane Society Rescues 140 Dogs From Neglect Situation in Florida
Good News Notes: “Close to 140 dogs were rescued from a severe neglect situation Tuesday after concerns were raised about the welfare of a group of canines living on a large property in Florida. The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office enlisted the help of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to search a five-acre…
Dog rescued from Montana Vista quarry by sheriff’s deputies and firefighters
Good News Notes: “El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies are raising money to pay the veterinarian bills of a dog that was rescued from a rock quarry in Montana Vista. Officials said Wednesday they are also looking for a good home for the saved canine. The Sheriff’s Office said the dog had been trapped at the…
Driver rescued from partially submerged vehicle
Good News Notes: “A driver was rescued from his vehicle which was submerged in three feet of water in a private pond in the 3800 block of E. Wooster Road Wednesday morning, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The driver called 9-1-1 at 11:17 a.m. to report his truck had gone into the water…
Calaveras County animal shelter at capacity after nearly 50 animals rescued from home
Good News Notes: “Nearly 50 animals — some living in dirty cages — were seized from a Calaveras County home. Animals Services rescued dozens of dogs, cats, rabbits and reptiles Friday from Uncle Billy Court after receiving a complaint. As a result, the Calaveras County animal shelter is now at capacity.” View the whole story…
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…
Three dogs rescued from a house fire in Lebanon
Good News Notes: “Three dogs were rescued from a house fire in Lebanon on Tuesday. At 3:00 p.m. fire crews responded to a house fire on Dodge Street where they were told by a person who had escaped the fire that there were three dogs inside the home. Firefighters were able to enter the home,…
Latter-day Saint Charities has given $2.3 billion since 1985, report says
Good News Notes: “Latter-day Saint Charities helped millions of people through more than 3,000 humanitarian aid projects with 2,000 partners in 142 countries last year, according to its 2019 Annual Report. The report reflected increases from 2018, when the charity completed 2,885 projects in 141 countries. Monday’s report did not say how much money was distributed during…
Greeks Go Green encourages sustainability and eco-friendly living
Good News Notes: “To foster a bond in the Sorority and Fraternity Community and promote activism among members, Greeks Go Green is informing students on how to be sustainable and environmentally friendly in their everyday lives. Greeks Go Green (GGG) is a student-led organization that is open to all members of the Sorority and Fraternity Community….
Just Eat hopes seaweed-lined boxes can help tackle plastic problem
Good News Notes: “Online food delivery business Just Eat, together with sustainable packaging firm Notpla, has developed what it describes as a “fully recyclable” takeout box lined with seaweed. In an announcement Tuesday, Just Eat said the container was able to decompose in four weeks if put in a home compost. The seaweed-lined cardboard boxes…