Meet Beryl, the 100-year-old volunteer who is still making drinks at Ealing Hospital.
Source: The 100-year-old volunteer with no plans to stop
I love stories like this.
A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200 miles helped heal a Maryland boy’s grief
The bottle surfacing in Ireland was a salve for Sasha Yonyak, 14, whose friend died two years after they had tossed it off the side of a fishing boat in Ocean City, Md.
Source: A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200 miles helped heal a Maryland boy’s grief
I love message-in-a-bottle stories.
Mass. startup transforms old electric car batteries into better-than-new ones
A Massachusetts startup has an innovative method for recycling lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The company says the recycled batteries are cheaper and perform better than new ones. They’re less polluting, too.
Source: Mass. startup transforms old electric car batteries into better-than-new ones
Very cool.
A 73-year-old knew she was being scammed. So she lured the scammer to her home and had him arrested, police say.
The alleged scammer told Jean, 73, that he was her grandson and needed $8,000 for bail after being arrested for drunken driving.
I love this!
Mystery ‘garbage man’ in Grand Chute neighborhood revealed
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – It was a mystery for weeks in a Fox Valley neighborhood. On garbage days, bins appeared back at their garages. One family maybe thought it was a fluke. Melody Lutte…
Source: Mystery ‘garbage man’ in Grand Chute neighborhood revealed
I love this.
This startup is turning nonrecyclable plastic into building blocks fit for construction
After years of R&D, startup ByFusion is processing 450 tons of plastic a year—with the goal of reaching 100 million tons by 2030.
Source: This startup is turning nonrecyclable plastic into building blocks fit for construction
Such a cool idea. I hope it takes off.
Dog steals the show at wedding after he was picked to be the best man
Amanda and Shane Hudson, from Michigan, decided to celebrate their big day with their three-year-old Mastiff and Staffordshire bull terrier mix Weller and made him the best man.
Source: Dog steals the show at wedding after he was picked to be the best man
There are some great photos with the story. 
Stranded dog saved from rising tide after rescuers attach sausage to drone
Team in Hampshire ties sausage to drone as ‘last resort’ to rescue Millie the jack russell from mudflats
Source: Stranded dog saved from rising tide after rescuers attach sausage to drone
Great thinking!
Canadians donate thousands to animal-rescue organizations in honour of Betty White
Animal rescue organizations across Canada have received thousands of dollars in honour of the late Betty White, the much-loved actor and animal-rights advocate.
Source: Canadians donate thousands to animal-rescue organizations in honour of Betty White
In the U.S. as well. I hope it becomes an annual event.
Bethel Park Football Coach Cancels Weightlifting, Tells Players To Shovel Neighbors’ Driveways Instead
While a number of activities were cancelled due to winter weather throughout the Pittsburgh region, one local high school football coach found the snowfall as an opportunity to allow his players to give back.
Nice!