When a 4-year-old boy disappeared in the dense forest of New Jersey, the state police immediately launched a search. But when the boy was finally found, the officers were in for a surprise. The woods outside Buena Vista Township in New Jersey are no place for a 4-year-old to spend the night alone, especially considering its dense and perilous terrain. So, it’s no … [Read more...] about Missing boy comes sobbing out of the woods with a loyal companion who never left his side
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Dog who spent 600 days in shelter finally gets adopted — takes a limo to his new home
It’s always an exciting day when a shelter dog goes off to his forever home, but it was an extra special day for a dog named Chester. After some rough beginnings in a neglectful home and nearly 600 days in the shelter, he’s heading to his new home in style. Chester, a 4-year-old pit bull, was rescued along with three other dogs from an abusive, neglectful home situation … [Read more...] about Dog who spent 600 days in shelter finally gets adopted — takes a limo to his new home
Volunteers Plant One Million Moss Cuttings to Restore Bog and Improve Water Quality in England
After deciding in 2012 that the Dovestone Reservoir needed serious restoration, volunteers have spent the last decade hand-planting cuttings of moss to improve water quality and filtration. The hilltop reservoir in Oldham, in Manchester county, was surrounded by bare peat bogs, over which rainwater would fall rapidly and take on a silty brown color. This water then moved … [Read more...] about Volunteers Plant One Million Moss Cuttings to Restore Bog and Improve Water Quality in England
Warning: Emergency Officials In Texas Warn Schools Should Close For The Eclipse
"While the district originally planned to make the eclipse an on-campus learning opportunity, closing the district is in the best interest of students, teachers, and families." Schools in a Texas district will close for the 2024 eclipse, following warnings from local emergency management officials. The last total solar eclipse over the US was pretty spectacular, as anyone … [Read more...] about Warning: Emergency Officials In Texas Warn Schools Should Close For The Eclipse
Woman finds ‘forgotten’ creature tied to a tree
Suddenly, a passerby noticed a creature tied up beside the road. The driver stopped and got out to check on the animal. That was fortunate. Earlier this year, this little dog, later named Ladybird, was found by a passerby speeding down a Kentucky roadway. Someone had tied the poor pup to a tree, not far from the local animal shelter. “She was just so stoic sitting … [Read more...] about Woman finds ‘forgotten’ creature tied to a tree