Beaverton police officers play Santa in restoring boy's stolen Christmas gift (The Oregonian)

Beaverton detective catches the thief who stole a 6-year-old boy's Playstation 2, then replaces the Christmas gift himself.


Beaverton police officer, pawnshop give 6-year-old a PlayStation 2 after one intended as a gift was stolen (The Oregonian)

Detective Chris Kitto said he was "tired of seeing bad things happen to kids." The gaming console, a Christmas gift for the boy, was stolen on Dec. 23.


Unexpected Christmas delights seniors (Galveston County Daily News)

Santa and his merry elves paid a surprise visit to Galveston County seniors this Christmas, bringing delight and smiles.


Life-changing gift inspired (Otago Daily Times)

Hitching a ride to Dunedin with her best friend's husband inspired Jane Blair to donate a kidney. And she is happy about that life-changing gift.


'49 Rocket 88 a perfect gift By Jane Howard Lee (Baytown Sun)

When Baytown resident Bill Going, 81, talked to his children about the good old days, he invariably brought up his favorite car — a 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88.


Mayor orders release of extra cash gift (Sun Star)

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno on Tuesday announced the release of the P8.547 million extra cash gifts to more than 1,221 City Hall employees to be disbursed on March 15. read more


Kiwis Take A “She'll Be Right” View Of Christmas (Scoop.co.nz)

Saving for the festive season throughout the year isn't a high priority for many Kiwis, with most choosing to wear the costs of Christmas at the time, according to a new survey.


Father raising funds for son's Marine unit (The Lewiston Sun Journal)

INDUSTRY — When Nathan Geisser heads for Afghanistan later this year to perform special reconnaissance missions, his parents Rob and Christine Geisser want him and the rest of his Marine unit “to have the best equipment they can have.”


A leery O'Leary (Erie Times-News)

It has been said that a fool and his money are soon parted. And Shannon O'Leary, the ailing Irish millionaire at the heart of the Station Dinner Theatre's "The Luck of the Irish," is no fool.


Painting remains 'serious business' for retired steel worker (Post-Tribune)

Alexander Miller, 67, of Gary started painting when he was 5 years old. A Christmas gift sparked his love of art. "Grandmother bought me a paint set; after I opened it, I couldn't wait to get started," Miller said. "I don't remember what I made, but when I picked up the brush, I was hooked. Painting has been serious business for all of my life." But the road to exhibits and awards was put on ...