Here are the top stories that our reporters have prepared for Sunday's Christmas edition:

• An assistant fire chief pleads on Facebook for more volunteers after his company couldn't gather a full crew to send to a fire.

• A new Geisinger study may help in the early prevention of heart attacks and stroke among those with high cholesterol.

• A new YMCA program is aimed at helping students wipe out debt on their lunch accounts at one elementary school.

• Area lottery winners have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We'll tell you about November's big winners.