Rock Crusher's kitchen mission is a back breaker [Times photo: Ron Thompson] Throngs will consume tons of food over the next three days as the restaurant at Rock Crusher Canyon kicks into overdrive.

Jan Glidewell
Al Kiefer symbolized Dade City's past, present
When I think of Al Kiefer, who died this week, I think of the hottest day I ever spent outside Vietnam.

Cat shooting may lead to firing
LECANTO -- A supervisor is recommending Citrus County fire Animal Control director Hank Baggett -- not because he shot and killed a stray cat in a tree Feb. 13, but because he falsified a report and failed to tell superiors about the incident.

Jurors look suspect in the eye, free him
Flaws in the testimony of a woman whose home was invaded and robbed -- including the color of the defendant's eyes -- leads to a not guilty verdict.

Citrus digest
Art League to work on financing for new theater

Willie Nelson brings voice of everyman
The classic country crooner fills Rocker Crusher Canyon on Sunday with songs of real life and heartbreak.

This week
IRISH CONCERT: The American Irish Club will present Celebration America at 4 p.m. today at Curtis Peterson Auditorium at Lecanto High.

Play has ardent love, strict manners and cross-dressing
A comedy about the dating scene during the uptight Victorian era at upper-crust Oxford University begins its run this weekend at Playhouse 19.

Hard work pays off for 'Cane
INVERNESS -- Jessica Macdonald never suffered from senioritis.

McKenzie is seeking bit of luck
Jay McKenzie thinks he has just about everything needed to score his first Mini Stock feature win at Citrus County Speedway.

Freshman is locked in
Chris Lavoie's clear head and steady performance give Crystal River's No. 1 singles player a ticket to state.

Shot put standouts hope to land state berth
The decision was easy.