Brown water becomes a way of life [Times photo: Steve Hasel] Red tape dashes the hopes of South Dunnellon folks for a state grant and a dream of drinkable water.

Some biting comments spice up the season
Josh Wooten was talking to members of a citizens' group on Wednesday when the lightning struck.

New home urged for extension office
The Community Services director recommends an 11,500-square-foot office at the Lecanto Government Complex.

Letters
Brown-Waite has been good friend to Citrus
Editor: Re: Introduction fails to make impression, May 1 letter to the editor:

Editorial
Superintendent could mar jewel in the rough
Three years ago the Citrus County School Board created the Academy of Environmental Science. The county's first and only charter school program has enjoyed moderate success since then, as enrollment and accomplishments of the high school-age students have improved.

65 or over? Program offers free eye care
One in three older Americans has a vision-threatening disease, but many don't know it.

Metz, Bunch of support pivotal
First things first.

The week in review
RACIST GRAFFITI: Authorities were trying to determine who painted racial slurs on the State Farm Insurance building on U.S. 19 in Homosassa Springs. The messages offended Alex Cifuentes, a painter working on the nearby Park Inn, so he covered the graffiti with a few swipes of white acrylic sealant.