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May 23, 2002

Stricter graduation rule gets 2nd look
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[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
The School Board takes another look at a policy that says only students who have met all graduation requirements can participate in commencement.
Abused dog flies West to begin a better life
After a celebrity takes up the cause, a boxer mix left for dead will have new reasons to live.

Deputy fatally shoots woman
The wife of a jewelry store owner had sent an e-mail to federal inspectors, who asked police to check on her.

Principal will not face charge
There is not enough evidence to prosecute elementary school principal Randall Belcher on a sexual harassment charge, the State Attorney's Office says.

Letters
Watering rules make no sense
Editor: With regard to water conservation regulations in this area, I'm beginning to feel as if I've slipped down the rabbit hole with Alice.

County okays zoning for hospital
Commissioners vote to rezone 50 acres east of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

EDC requests $100,000 more for next fiscal year
Citing the cost of marketing efforts and paying a full-time business recruiter, the Economic Development Council seeks more county funding.

Around the county
Bodybuilding

County pair a step away from Open
Two county golfers are halfway to next month's U.S. Open after advancing to sectional qualifiers with solid showings at local qualifying tournaments the past two weeks.

Sposito takes act to college
HUDSON -- Joyce Sposito has a background in swimming and gymnastics, but there is no mistaking where her heart lies.

High schools facing budget crunch
County administrators may cut down the number of games to reduce each school's expenses by $5,000 next year.

Lions freshman named All-American
SAINT LEO -- The accolades keep rolling in for Denyve Duncan.

Garden helps students grow, open up
The behavioral therapist at Moore-Mickens Education Center takes students to work in the garden when they need to talk.

Judge delays trial in young girl's death
DADE CITY -- The trial of two men accused in the 1997 murder of Sharra Ferger won't be held for a while.

Case against shop owner fizzles
An informant who helped build the case against the owner of a Hudson lingerie modeling store is now refusing to cooperate.

 


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