Jan Glidewell
Zephyrhills, state have lost two great men
There is a confused mockingbird, thinking it is spring and not aware that it should be shivering and huddled together with other birds for warmth, singing outside my office window.
County rejects utility's bid to drill wells in southwest
BROOKSVILLE -- After nine hours of discussion, the Hernando County Commission has denied a request from Florida Water Services to drill wells on 5 acres of land just north of County Line Road.
Water coalition gets shaken up
Cracks are showing in the statewide governmental coalition to buy Florida Water Services.
Issues in teacher's hearing narrowed
BROOKSVILLE -- The judge deciding the validity of the Department of Education's complaint against teacher Joseph Gatti said Thursday the key issues are whether Gatti put students in harm's way and whether he has become ineffective as a teacher.
New Wal-Mart brings many benefits
Editor: For the past several months, letters to the newspapers regarding the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter at U.S. 19 and Osowaw Boulevard have been filled with scare tactics and half-truths. Some have decried the ruin of pristine land and bear habitat. Not so, according to Niki Everitt (letter to the editor, Feb. 5), a conservation bear coordinator who says the "bears don't use this site" and it "is not pristine."
Rain delays search for a buried body
BROOKSVILLE -- Thursday's rain interrupted the search for a body officials say a man confessed to helping bury in Brooksville years ago.
Returning drivers face new challenges
A different track layout, bigger payouts and friendlier facilities are among the items promoters Billy Hooker and Jimmy Wear hope will usher in a new era of racing Saturday night when the green flag falls on the 47th season at Citrus County Speedway.
Mariner has tight matches
One pin separated the top two scores last week at Mariner Lanes, while another pin made the difference between second and third.
District wrestling tournaments
CLASS A-5
Classic, Rogers enjoy long run
The Gasparilla Distance Classic celebrates its 25th year Saturday, and one county resident will be part of the event.
This week
SWEETHEART POTPOURRI: The Brooksville Woman's Club will have a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the club, 131 S Main St., Brooksville. The event features vendors from Mary Kay, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and others. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 796-6026.
Trio bring rhythm, harmony and 'strange' nostalgia
The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, who began on the streets of New York City, will perform its array of unusual songs from the 1920s, '30s and '40s at Brooksville High School tonight.
