Jan Glidewell
Tight times may loosen loans, but for naught
I can't claim to have flunked economics because I never took it, and the failure of one competing economic theory (remember trickle-down?) after another shows me I probably didn't miss a lot.
Fire erupts at pool supply store
Firefighters evacuate those near Summit Pool & Supplies and block off part of Grover Cleveland Boulevard.
Election law complaint filed against candidate
CRYSTAL RIVER -- The husband of City Council member Kitty Ebert this week filed an election law complaint against mayoral candidate Ray Wallace. Scott Ebert notified the Florida Elections Commission that Wallace sent absentee voters a letter that was not identified as a paid political advertisement and didn't explain who paid for it or who approved it.
Fowler assails opponent's past
LECANTO -- Audience members couldn't believe their ears.
Slaying studied, husband held
No charges have been filed in the shooting death of Debra Sue Owens. But some -- including her mother -- point to her jailed husband.
A big fat Greek festival
Thousands of people are expected to turn out next weekend for a taste of culture and a taste of baklava and souvlaki at St. Michael the Archangel Greek Orthodox Church in Lecanto. The festival is a fundraiser for the church.
Is your mouth watering for mullet?
You're in luck. It's time for the annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival, which also includes an arts and crafts show.
This week
WHODUNNIT: The comedy Death and Deceit on the Nile continues this weekend at Playhouse 19, 865 U.S. 19 S, Crystal River. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The play runs Thursday through Sunday until Nov. 10. Tickets are $15. Call 563-1333.
Happenings
Best Bets
Playoff run on the line
Either North Marion or Citrus will face an uphill battle with a loss.
Citrus sideline
Don't count 'em out
Back looks to make up lost ground
Thanks to a healthy back, Jarvis Patterson is back.
Letters
Sign thefts understandable, let's move on
Editor: I have been reading about all the people trying to turn this sign issue into some felonious crime, and the impression that Ginny Brown-Waite is trying to steal the election because of redistricting.