Good News Notes: “Some may argue it’s a little too soon to take down those Christmas trees, but thousands of Omahans and Lincolnites are already signed up to have theirs collected. “We have our annual Scouting for Trees service project where we pick up trees,” says Matthew McConnell, the senior patrol leader for Omaha Boy Scout Troop 282….
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How Pittsburgh Steelers’ Najee Harris and family are helping out homeless shelter where they once lived
Good News Notes: “When he went back to the shelter for a visit between helping Alabama win the national championship in January and becoming the No. 24 overall pick of the NFL draft in April, Harris noticed the carpet. He made a mental note to change it when he got the chance. A few months…
Fond du Lac groups aim to end “sleep poverty” for kids
Good News Notes: “Where are the children sleeping? Most parents don’t give it a thought when they tuck their children into their beds at night, snuggled into pillows and soft blankets. But, there are children in the community — more than you might think — who sleep on piles of clothing on the floor, on couches or huddled together in beds meant…
Lowe’s donates over $24,000 for sustainable community garden at PSJA ISD school
Good News Notes: “A donation of over $24,000 by Lowe’s Home Improvement will help students at one Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District campus learn more about conservation. Buell Central Campus received two grants totaling $24,500. According to Buell Central Social Studies Teacher Stacey Proctor, the project was inspired by a lesion on the ‘Homestead Act…