Ron Janssen, left, and Marilyn Widdifield, dance Tuesday at the 2012 Senior Holiday Dinner at the Eugene Hilton Hotel. Seniors enjoyed the music of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra before their meal.

Clam diggers allowed 4 days — Fishery managers have approved four razor-clam digs in what has become a holiday season tradition for people near the Oregon-Washington border. The Daily Astorian reported more than 200,000 clam diggers have descended on the Washington state beaches in recent years. Diggers are limited to 15 razor clams per day, and are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig. Some years’ digs are in doubt, but this year, tests for marine toxins came up clean. From Dec. 28 to New Year’s Eve, diggers will get a chance to access the Twin Harbors area during low tide. Long Beach and Mocrocks will open on Dec. 29, and Copalis will open Dec. 30.

Stolen puppy recovered — A 3-month-old puppy is scheduled to be united with the family that bought him after the dog was stolen from an animal shelter. The three-pound Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix was stolen from the Oregon Humane Society in Portland after it was purchased by a family from Camas, Wash. The Oregonian reported that an anonymous caller told the society that the animal could be found at a Gresham address. The dog, named John, was found and was scheduled to meet with his new owners on Christmas Day. No one has been arrested in connection with the theft.

Thief hits Portland church — Officials at a Portland church believe a burglar attended a service, hid inside the church overnight and stole food, tools and recording equipment. KATU reported the Lincoln Street Baptist Church lost $600 worth of tools. The freezer was also cleaned out of food. Pastor Dan Paxton said he found the burglary days before Christmas and thinks the thief’s desperation in a tough economy likely led to the crime. Paxton says the thief might have been surprised by someone returning to the church, because several items were left in piles on the floor. — From wire reports