Good News Notes: “As the sun rises Saturday morning, Ben Tuff will do something not out of the ordinary for him: hit the water. But this time, it’s not just for a couple of laps. He plans toswim 19 miles from Block Island to Jamestown. “I think that’s a lot of what drives me,” Tuff said,…
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Middletown Firefighter Rescues Woman Trapped in Blaze
Good News Notes: “Without any proper gear or back-up, an off-duty township firefighter ran inside a burning house in North Middletown to rescue a senior resident trapped inside. A call came in to the fire department in the morning hours of Jan. 29 for a reported dryer fire, according to John Waltz, first assistant fire…
Couple gets married in hospital so bride’s dying father can attend
Good News Notes: “Michael Krystek and Sara Estela exchanged their wedding vows next to Sara’s father’s bedside, days before he died of cancer. After experiencing breathing problems Christmas Day, Juan Estela was admitted to Middlesex Hospital. Tests revealed he had terminal cancer, and his wish to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding…
UConn’s Andre Drummond, NBA All-Star, lends helping hand to his hometown with $100,000 donation to Middlesex Health
Good News Notes: “Andre Drummond has always made a point to give back to Middletown, the place he grew up. During the coronavirus crisis, he has stepped up again, donating $100,000 to Middlesex Health to acquire needed supplies and equipment. ‘The community of Middletown has always supported me throughout my entire career,’ said Drummond, a…
Worker rescued after becoming stuck on McDonald’s sign
Good News Notes: “Emergency crews rescued a worker who was trapped on top of a high-rise McDonald’s sign near the Interstate 75 exit to Middletown.” “Firefighters were dispatched at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday to the McDonald’s on Commerce Drive after receiving reports that a man working on the sign was stuck on top of it.” “While…
Video Shows ‘Hero’ 8-Year-Old Save Sister From Attempted Kidnapping
Video shows ‘hero’ 8-year-old save sister from attempted kidnapping