Jan Glidewell: Easier today but wrong as ever to steal ideas
It would be so easy.

State shares plans to widen U.S. 19
For a group of residents and business owners, the informal DOT workshop offers a first view of the proposals. Some choices may force businesses to relocate.

Democratic leader leaves post
Last week, Joe Cino apologized for past actions but refused to step down. On Sunday, he learned his brother was terminally ill.

Fire departments might merge
Emergencies in the Ozello Fire District would be handled by the Connell Heights department under the plan offered by the safety director.

District doesn't budge on pay
Schools officials decline to alter their proposal on teachers' raises, despite claims by union negotiators that more money is available.

Bookstore's focus: Florida
Books and artwork featuring almost all things related to the Sunshine State are the specialty at a new shop in Dunnellon.

Middle Ages merriment raises funds at school
The National Honor Society will benefit from the festival at Citrus High, which promises fun for all ages.

Citrus: This week
CHORUS IN THE HILLS: The Chorus of Beverly Hills will begin rehearsals for its spring concert at the Beverly Hills Recreation Association at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Singers for all four voice parts are encouraged to join the group, directed by Lorraine Wilmoth and with Barbara Hill as accompanist. An exciting program featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein is planned.

Troupe stages dances, songs of Eastern Europe
The Tamburitzans, a 40-member ensemble, will present dance, costumes and folk music this weekend at venues in Ocala and Lecanto.

Preps: Panthers can claim first title at home
Lecanto seems to take a step forward every season.

Preps: Panthers' spirits still up
Lecanto isn't feeling too down after its second loss of the season Wednesday. Despite losing to Crystal River, Lecanto is 9-2-2 overall and 8-1-2 in Class 2A, District 7.

Preps: Hurricane wrestlers improving, knock off Eagles
The Citrus wrestling team continues to improve, winning its third straight match Wednesday night. The 'Canes defeated perennial area power Springstead 50-28 on the road.

Citrus digest: Tree pollens, fungus spores register high
LECANTO -- The Citrus County Health Department completed its weekly pollen count Thursday. The count, conducted in accordance with standards of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, showed tree pollens and fungus spores in the high range while grass pollens were in the low range.

Letters: Officer who faced danger to save others is 'true hero'
Editor: I have been reading in the paper about the Sheriff Office's two deputies for the past two weeks. As unfortunate as those incidents were, I have seen how the press has hammered away at the negative side of law enforcement. Why is it that those are the stories the press think are the only stories worth printing?