Old pals need new year hope 

EVERYONE is looking forward to the prospect of a happy new year. But spare a thought for the dozens of elderly dogs found unwanted and abandoned over the festive season.

DUNDEE UTD 1-5 FALKIRK 

ALAN GOW yesterday proved that anything Anthony Stokes can do he can do better - or at least just as well.
Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Major Miller throws first party 
Major Miller-Kirby had a Christmas party early in December. He invited his neighbors to celebrate the season by stopping by for some holiday cheer while walking their precious pooches. The invitation read Dogs Love Christmas Too!!
Source: www.shelbycountyreporter.com

COMMITTEE FORMED 
County Executive John Stoffa created a citizens’ advisory committee to find ways to improve elections in Northampton County. Members are: Democrat Russell Shade of Lehigh Township, who served as Stoffa’s campaign manager.
Source: www.nj.com

Surfing dog, girl and dad ride the wave of fame 
Dec. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Scott Chandler thought it would be fun to enter his daughter, Tyler, and their jack russell terrier, Zoey, in a dog-surfing contest in Imperial Beach in August.
Source: www.uniontrib.com

Greeks prepare for ‘Cross Day’ celebration 
TARPON SPRINGS - Greeks in this sponge-fishing capital, gravely concerned over the fate of their homeland, turned today to preparations for their colorful feast of the Epiphany celebration Jan. 6.
Source: www.sptimes.com

COURT REPORT 
James R. Carver, 24, Newark, baker/cake decorator, and Julia A. Murphy, 24, Newark, teller. Darwin A. Ransom, 40, Thornville, truck driver, and Carla A. Mick, 46, Thornville, daycare.
Source: www.newarkadvocate.com