Good News Roundup - 3/8

Here are some good news stores for you going into the weekend!

Crime Rates Dropped Considerably in 2023

2023 was the largest single-year drop in homicides ever recorded, and the largest percentage decline for violent crimes! Murder was down over 13% in smaller cities, and over 12% in large cities! The only caveat -- Chicago & Los Angeles weren't included in the survey as data wasn't available for those cities as of the study being published, but it's still encouraging news!

90-Year-Old British Soccer Player

Mike Fisher, better known as "Ninja", is a 90-year-old soccer player. This grandfather of two has been playing soccer for 75 years, plays about 3 times a week, and scores roughly 3 goals per game! To celebrate his 90th birthday he scored five goals in a single game!

Smartphone App Detects Ear Infections

A new AI powered app can detect if you have an ear infection just by using a cell phone camera. This would allow doctors to diagnose and treat these infections better, and help doctors skip using antibiotics if they’re not necessary

 

 

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Events

  • Fair Haven Memorial Day Parade

    Saturday May 23rd, 2026 Line-up/check-in may begin as early as 11:30am, across the street from the Fair Haven Fire Department. The ceremony is to begin at 12...

  • Kicks Against Cancer

    The "Kicks Against Cancer" kickball tournament is Sunday May 24th at Northwood Park in Rutland Town! Proceeds benefit the ACS' Making Strides Against Breast Can...

  • Middletown Springs Memorial Day Parade

    The 57th annual Middletown Springs Memorial Day parade is set for Sunday, May 24th. Line-up will take place at 2 p.m. with step-off at 3 p.m. at the corner of R...