Good News Stories for Monday 8/19
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Pete Kelly
Monday, August 19th, 2024 9:57am
An entrepreneur in India has developed a biodegradable bag made out of sugar, cellulose and corn fibers which can be used like a plastic bag, but breaks down after just 6 months! These bags have successfully replaced nearly 6 million plastic bags already across India! Read more about him and his invention here! (Good News Network)
Researchers in Canada have discovered a protein that has the ability to stop DNA damage, which could help with farming and preventing cancer! This is the first time a protein has not only been found to stop DNA damage, but can repair DNA as well. Read more about this protein here! (Good News Network)
Prescription drug prices for ten expensive drugs will plummet in 2026 after negotiations between the government and pharmaceutical companies! Prices are set to drop anywhere from 38-79% on many important drugs. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
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The #1 song on August 10, 1976 belonged to Elton John & Kiki DeeClassic Hits WROW
Don’t Go breaking my Heart would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks
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August 10th is National S’mores Day!Classic Hits WROW
The first official s’more recipe was published in 1927
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Remembering Isaac Hayes on the 18th anniversary of his passingClassic Hits WROW
The singer, songwriter, entertainer died on August 10, 2008 following a stroke. He was 65
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Magic Cool Song of the Day Monday Aug 10 2026Classic Hits WROW
Here's The Magic Cool Song of the Day for Monday August 10 2026. Hear it this afternoon around 4:30 with John Gabriel on Magic 590AM & 100.5FM.
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The Bee Gees would get their first #1 here on August 7, 1971Classic Hits WROW
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart would end up spending 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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What's Happening
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Back To School GiveawayWin $1K for You and $1K for Your School!
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Cool Song Of The DayWeekdays at 430pm, John Gabriel digs into our library to play his Cool Song Of The Day.
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Herzog Law FirmListen Saturday mornings from 8am-830am for The Estate and Medicaid Planning Hour with Herzog Law Firm.
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Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
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This Day In Music HistoryWeekdays at 1230pm, Bill Williams presents This Day In Music History... a look at music and news events that happened on that day.
Events
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Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Thrills galore are in store with exciting rides, motorsports, pro wrestling, a circus, water stunt show, harness racing, racing pigs and dock-diving dogs.
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Free Summer Concert Series July 7, 2026 - August 18, 2026
Our Adirondack Summer Concert Series Opens Tonight with a Traditional and Jazzy Celebration of our 250th Anniversary!
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New York State Food FestivalThe New York State Food Festival returns to the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for a full day of food, music, and summer fun!! ...
at Empire State Plaza