Elementary students recognized as heroes for helping teacher in crisis

Good News Notes: “First graders at an Alabama elementary school are being hailed as heroes for taking quick action to help their teacher during a medical emergency. “It was scary for me because I knew that they were going to have to see something probably that they didn’t need to,” said Tracy Hodges, a first-grade teacher at…

Silver Spring dog honored for saving elderly neighbor

Good News Notes: “The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is honoring a local dog for his heroic efforts in saving an elderly neighbor in Silver Spring earlier this month. An adopted pup named Milo received the Heroic Dog Award from PETA on Tuesday. When his owner, Makayla Swift, went to take Milo…

Retired firefighter climbs to honor those with lung cancer

Good News Notes: “A retired Wisconsin firefighter is being featured in a calendar for the American Lung Association for his heroic efforts.  Chuck Roberts, a retired firefighter from the Eagle Fire Department has managed to raise over $50,000 for the American Lung Association while participating in climbs over the years. November is the time of…