Heartwarming
→ Newsthat happened somewhere in the world.
Today’s three
Chicago Snowballs ready to bring sportstainment baseball to the diamond
The Chicago Snowballs, a new coed 'sportstainment' baseball team, have completed tryouts and rehearsals and will open their inaugural season on May 3 in Chicago; owners say thousands are on a ticket waitlist.
Alle-Kiski Valley lists events for Feb. 28, 2026.
This Stroller roundup lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley on and around Feb. 28, including the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center raffle and upcoming community programs such as a composting seminar and a Babies in the Burgh mobile unit stop.
ARTery creative hub construction underway in downtown Grand Junction
Construction has begun on The ARTery, a 5,700-square-foot shared creative hub in downtown Grand Junction, with completion expected this summer. The project is led by the Grand Valley Creative Alliance and is supported by a $1.6 million capital campaign.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 241-250New krewe in Spanish Fort combines celebration and service
Spanish Fort's first men's Mardi Gras krewe, Los Toros Bravos, formed about six months ago and now has more than 50 members who pair carnival traditions with community service such as volunteering at a domestic violence shelter and running a food drive.
Ramadan celebrations at Ohio State include nightly Iftar in the Union.
Ohio State's Muslim Students Association will offer free Iftar meals and associated prayer in the Interfaith Room at the Ohio Union during Ramadan, which is expected to continue until March 18.
Ohio State leads the nation in Fulbright students and scholars
Ohio State has the largest number of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the second consecutive year, with 12 scholars and 11 students selected; the university was named a Top Producing institution for both student and scholar Fulbright programs.
Lynden Announces Third Cohort of Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees.
Lynden named five artists to the third Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award cohort, each receiving $25,000 in unrestricted funds and invited to help co-create an artist mutual aid network.
Iowa National Guard soldier surprises his children after 10-month deployment
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.
Major Lazer backs Jamaica bobsleigh team with Olympic donation
Major Lazer made the largest single donation so far to the 'Help Jamaica Bobsleigh Achieve Olympic Dreams' GoFundMe, organised by the North Country Sports Council, as Jamaica's bobsleigh team competes at the Winter Games in Milan.
Faith-Based Ministry: A look at growth and purpose.
The article describes how faith-based ministry services—including coaching, counseling, worship, training, and outreach—support spiritual growth and community, and it mentions organizations such as Royalty Solutions and Christian Ministry Services as examples.
Happy Joe's launches Charity of the Month program to support local nonprofits
Happy Joe's will spotlight a different nonprofit each month in 2026, focusing on organizations that serve children, families and vulnerable community members.
Morris Jeff School honors International Baccalaureate recipients
Morris Jeff Community School recognized its 2025 International Baccalaureate diploma and certificate recipients; two students earned the full IB diploma and thirty additional graduates earned one or more IB certificates.
Antoinette Lewis was a Navy veteran honored with a Quilt of Valor
Antoinette Cecilia "Toni" Lewis, 80, a Navy veteran who received a Quilt of Valor, died Feb. 8 at her home in Loris.