Missing girl found living with mom in Inverness
The 4-year-old has been living with her mom in Florida since last spring. The mom says she didn't know the girl was classified as missing.
State transfers disputed land to Crystal River
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Weighing in on one of the longest-running legal disputes in city history, the state on Wednesday awarded the city a small but vital piece of land at the end of NW Third Street.
Legislator appointed to pension inquiry
State Rep. Nancy Argenziano will serve on the committee investigating decisions made about the state pension fund.
Democrat for governor to attend dinner
The main speaker at the March 2 annual gathering of party faithful is lawyer Bill McBride.
Editor, you owe Elizarde an apology
Editor: Re: Elizarde resigns: A bold step would have been to admit his mistakes, Jan. 24 column, and editor Greg Hamilton's biased reporting of the entire "hamburger" incident:
Panthers making late-season strides
It has been a woeful season for Lecanto, but things might be looking up.
A quiet confidence
Terence Hollis does not talk much on the mat, but the Lecanto senior's 20-4 record says it all.
Lecanto Primary students get involved in science fair revival
LECANTO -- In a meeting last spring, Lecanto Primary School teachers and administrators met to discuss improving the math and science curriculum. One thing they discussed was bringing the science fair back to the school.
Class notes
WTI OFFERS HEALTH CARE COURSE: In association with Withlacoochee Technical Institute, Experience Works/Green Thumb Inc. is offering an 11-week Patient Care Assistant, Certified Nurse's Assistant and Home Health Aide course. This course will be held at WTI in Inverness five days a week, six hours a day, starting in March. To qualify, participants must be 55 or older and meet income requirements. The course includes free tuition, books and uniforms. High school diploma not required. For information, call Experience Works/Green Thumb Inc. at 726-5477.
Attention high school seniors: Scholarship opportunities
SECO ANNOUNCES 2002 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Up to 12 high school seniors from Sumter Electric Cooperative's service territory (Marion, Citrus, Lake, Sumter, Pasco, Levy and Hernando counties) will receive scholarships from the co-op this year. Students chosen to receive a SECO Youth Scholarship this year will receive $1,000. To qualify, graduates must reside in a home served by SECO and be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school by the end of 2002. Selection will be based on past and present achievements in school and the community, financial need, and scholastic record. Application forms are available at all SECO offices and at guidance offices of area high schools. Deadline is March 29.
Three women, many hats
Members of the Jolly Crafters enjoy making hats for the children of Homosassa Elementary School. Their goal: A hat for every student.
Say it
Renaissance Center High School students were asked: "What current news story interests you the most?"
Where are they now?
Editor's note: This section reports on the success stories produced by Citrus County schools. Parents, teachers or friends are invited to send information about Citrus County graduates. Please include the graduate's name, age, high school and year of graduation, experiences after graduation and current position. Include personal information, such as marriage, children, parents and siblings' names. Please also send a current photograph and a telephone number in case I have questions.
