Hernando digest
School Board attorney gets new contract
For some taxpayers, IRS is their new best friend
The Internal Revenue Service isn't known for delivering good news. But that's exactly what it's doing for hundreds of people in the 5th Congressional District.
Hernando County schools will soon allow cell phones
Students beyond elementary age can use their phones only before or after school and during lunch. Pagers are still verboten.
Fire district names new chief
The Spring Hill fire district promotes 16-year veteran J.J. Morrison. He takes over for ousted Chief Mike Morgan.
Uniforms required at two more schools
Moton and Pine Grove elementary schools are the latest. In a poll by the two schools, a majority of parents approved.
City official's fines pile up
The county places liens on Brooksville council member Joe Johnston III's land due to $36,965 in code fines and back taxes.
Mental health service providers are available
Editor: Re: Spring Hill needs more doctors, Dec. 27 letter to the editor.
Billiard pros add charity event
SPRING HILL -- Rocky McElroy grew up in New York. He has family in the Hudson Valley and returns to the area every few years.
Eagles raise intensity, level of performance
Something was different about this Springstead team. Eagles coach Evelene Bennett said she could see it in her players' eyes.
Class notes
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY: The school will hold a parent workshop tonight at 6 p.m. in the media center. Parents of children in third through fifth grades can learn to prepare for the upcoming FCAT exams. For information, call Debbie Pfenning at 797-7030, ext. 270.
Helping others is a way of life for student
The 14-year-old at West Hernando Middle keeps a low profile, but is high on everyone's list of role models.
Making memories
Yearbook staffs scramble to meet deadlines and leave something special behind.
Central's cheerleaders earn national honors
The 16-member Central High School squad took the grand champion title at the Las Vegas championship competition.
Republican enters race for seat on commission
SPRING HILL -- Community activist Rose Rocco on Wednesday became the first official Republican candidate for County Commission District 2.
