Withlacoochee slowly recedes
RIDGE MANOR -- The Withlacoochee River is slowly receding in eastern Hernando County. Forecasters said the river, measured at Trilby, crested at 12.2 feet on Monday.
Plan keeps building disputes out of court
BROOKSVILLE -- One person needed a permit before building a hay loft. Two others said they were just cutting trees and stumps, not clearing lots, as they had advertised in newspapers.
15th Coastal Cleanup needs more volunteers
The coastal streets and waterways of Hernando County are due for their annual once-over, and they'll get it Saturday during the 15th annual Florida Coastal Cleanup.
Swimming ban lifted at park
Good test results at Alfred A. McKethan Park on Pine Island end the ban begun earlier this month.
Worker: Overlooked child not my fault
Mary McKnight, who was fired from her Head Start job after a girl was left aboard a bus, says she followed policy. She's appealing the dismissal.
Teachers vow not to go the extra yard
If the board won't agree to raises, union leaders say, teachers won't come in early, work through lunch or take papers home.
Manager of dance studio arrested
With a multiagency task force on his heels, David B. "Vic" Andrews eluded the law for months despite a few close calls and promises to turn himself in.
Truck kills jogger on SR 54
The driver of a car narrowly misses the man. A concrete truck slams on the brakes but doesn't.
PHCC backing up coach
Pasco-Hernando Community College's volleyball team is 20 percent of the way toward fulfilling coach Sam Cibrone's prophecy for an unbeaten Suncoast Conference record.
Injured driver Sanders burns to return
Perhaps nothing hurts worse for a race driver than to be forced to sit on the sideline and watch as his car runs the track.
Weather watcher volunteer sought
Interested in the weather? The Times is looking for a volunteer weather watcher in Hernando Beach. The only requirements are that you have a maximum/minimum thermometer, a rain gauge, and that you be available most of the year to take the readings. If you're interested, write a card or letter to Alicia Olazabal, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1121. Please include your telephone number and address.
Two accused of having sex with minors
Two men were charged this week with lewd and lascivious behavior in separate incidents.
Moton in motion
At Moton Elementary, a new approach to education is raising students' scores and teachers' spirits.
Building a proud legacy for Class of '03
The president of Hernando High's spirited senior class is encouraging students to get involved in community service ventures.
Wyatt again at the controls of Hernando offense
Hernando High's quarterback of the present became the quarterback of the future again Friday when coach Bill Browning removed sophomore Antonio Brown for former starter Brad Wyatt.
Young Eagles eye junior LB
Kurt Carriveau is among few Springstead defensive returnees.
Letters
Fine Arts Council article was hurtful
Editor: Arts council suffers from mission creep, Hernando Times, Sept. 14 Times:.
