New Virginia Laws Address Vicious Dogs, Underage Drinking (Insurance Journal)
Owners of dangerous dogs face tougher penalties and adults who serve booze to underage guests are targeted under new state laws taking effect in Virginia. Although the 2006 General Assembly was dom

From hot dogs to apple pie, July 4 at Lake Decatur was a family affair (Herald & Review)
DECATUR - Activities at Lake Decatur turned the Fourth of July celebration into a family affair. The Rev. Martin Wheeler of Mount Olive Baptist Church proved to his family that he could be a winner after downing eight hot dogs and buns during the hot dog eating contest during Freedom Fest 2006.

Two dogs euthanized after attacking Southlake residents (McKinney Messenger)
The two dogs that were involved in an attack on two Southlake women earlier this week have been euthanized and their bodies sent to Austin for testing for rabies, according to Rhonda Voshalike, public information officer for the Southlake Department of Public Safety.

Trenton 15, Sea Dogs 2 (phillyburbs.com)
PORTLAND, Maine - Randy Ruiz and Bronson Sardinha belted two-run homers as the Trenton Thunder trounced the Portland Sea Dogs 15-2 Monday. The Thunder’s 21 hits tied a franchise record.

Defenders beat Sea Dogs 3-1 with eight shutout innings from Begg (OurSports Central)
Chris Begg kept his outfielders bored all night long, as he recorded thirteen ground ball outs in eight shutout innings of work while also striking out five in a 3-1 victory for the Defenders over the Portland Sea Dogs.

Impounded dogs to be posted on Web again (The Advertiser-Tribune)
Seneca County Commissioners Office personnel are to post dogs housed at the county Dog Warden s Office on www.petfinder.com this week, pending the acceptance of an application.