Men try to take woman`s car (The Leaf Chronicle)

1. A woman driving on Reynolds and Franklin streets Thursday morning said she was approached by two men who tried to take her car.

MTA ropes in Grinch to teach courtesy (Newsday)

There may be no A train to Whoville, but that`s not stopping the Grinch from telling subway riders to be kind.

Panther wrestlers shine at home meet (West Orange Times)

The Dr. Phillips High varsity wrestling team (9-3) captured first place while hosting the DP Duals Tournament last weekend. The Panthers defeated Apopka (45-19), South Lake (60-23) and Boone (80-0) before crushing Colonial 60-5 in the final match.

Harper picked as MVP in 2006: All Politics Poll (Hill Times)

Participants point to Prime Minister Stephen Harper defeating federal Liberals after 13 years in power and how he`s underestimated as winning, valuable traits.

HMV drops Cdn. charity CD price (Jam! Showbiz)

HMV Canada has stepped up to offer a downloadable, point-of-purchase $3 off coupon for the new War Child Canada charity compilation, "Help: A Day In The Life," putting the retail price in most stores at $9.99 or less. At one point, it was selling for an absurdly high $21.99.

On snow and ice and in water, Canadian athletes excel in 2006 (CP via Yahoo! Canada News)

(CP) - It was a year where Canadians were charmed by speedskater Cindy Klassen, surprised by downhill skier John Kucera, thrilled by freestyle skier Jennifer Heil and happy to learn that swimmer Brent Hayden isn`t in over his head.

Holiday tournaments get under way (The Charleston Gazette)

It’s the season to trim the tree and fill the hoop with basketballs. Kanawha Valley teams will be competing in a number of holiday basketball tournaments over the next 10 days, starting tonight, as three teams hit the road.

Luke Doucet ready for rest (Jam! Showbiz)

If there`s one guy who`s earned himself a little rest and relaxation over the holidays, it`s folk-rocker Luke Doucet.

Fort Campbell projects not pork, officials say (Tennessean)

CLARKSVILLE — The idea that the proposed Fort Campbell Warrior Rehabilitation Center is a pork-barrel project is just plain hogwash, some post officials say.