Good News Notes: “At first glance, Jesse George looks like any other UPS driver. But, here in Rector, he’s a superhero without a cape. ‘He gives hope,’ Joshua Benson said. ‘He really does.’ ‘He is the definition of kindness,’ Tara Hester, teacher at Rector Elementary said. ‘As soon as he pulls up, he’s always honking…
Month: October 2020
California bakery raises over $20,000 for charities with its cakes
Good News Notes: “Little House Confections started as a charitable campaign in founder Liz Roth’s home during the coronavirus pandemic to raise money and awareness for Covenant House of California. Stay at home orders were in full effect when the interior designer decided to channel her anxiety into baking, while also giving back to her…
Homer artist takes pandemic project on road
Good News Notes: “An art project started online at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic goes on the road this month when Homer photographer, writer and artist Christina Whiting flies to Las Vegas, Nevada, to start her ‘Behind the Mask — Our Stories’ adventure. In March, Whiting created the public project inviting people to share…
Firefighters support cancer research foundation with charity fundraiser
Good News Notes: “Whether battling a fire, giving emergency medical assistance, or helping support a worthy cause, firefighters in North Alabama are there to help. Regina Bodine and Jason Veres are among North Alabama volunteer firefighters who put their lives on the line to help their neighbors when 911 calls get made. Their respective fire…
Amen grows carbon-negative mycelium packaging to ship its candles
Good News Notes: “A range of candles by French brand Amen will be delivered in carbon-negative packaging made from mycelium and agricultural waste. The brand hopes the packaging will help it tackle the hidden plastic waste associated with shipping fragile products such as candles, which often require bubble wrap or other plastics to protect them even if the outer packaging is plastic-free. ‘Our…
Eastern black rail gets federal protection under Endangered Species Act
Good News Notes: “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday it will list the eastern black rail as a ‘threatened’ species under the Endangered Species Act, a move that gives the elusive bird new protections in South Carolina and other states where populations have declined or disappeared altogether. Nicknamed the ‘feathered mouse,’ the eastern…
Juice WRLD’s Charity Donates Instruments to His Childhood School
Good News Notes: “The Live Free 999 Fund established in honor of the late rapper Jarad ‘Juice WRLD‘ Higgins by his mother announced today that it has donated a complete set of band and orchestral instruments to his former school, Deer Creek Christian School, in Chicago Heights, IL. The instrument donation fully outfits the school’s band and orchestra and also…
Giro Pack focuses on sustainable packaging and use of plastic
Good News Notes: “Giro Pack Inc. is rethinking plastic in terms reducing it, and optimizing its use in each package it manufactures to reduce overall environmental effects. The company already offers reduced plastic options through its Standard and Light programs, which highlight the recyclability and ratio of product to packaging used (Standard) and lighter/reduced material in…
Unexpected arrival for plane passengers as baby born in middle of flight
Good News Notes: “Flight attendants helped deliver the infant who ‘cried mid-air’ on Wednesday night’s IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bengaluru. In a statement, the airline confirmed the new arrival was a baby boy. The crew were praised for their ‘amazing team work’ and were assisted by a senior gynaecologist who was serendipitously on the…
Off-duty volunteer fire fighters save family from house fire
Good News Notes: “The Pikesville Fire Company say a few of their volunteers rescued a family from a house fire. PVFC says Kathleen Resnick – a nurse at a local hospital – and Glenn Resnick – owner of a local business – were enjoying a leisurely breakfast at their Pikesville house, when their department pagers…