Jan Glidewell: Defending the home front from a scribbler
If you don't live in Citrus County, you might have missed Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy's screed in which he refers to Citrus Hills, where the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame is situated, as "this empty space in Florida's ugly middle."

Report: Letter about school untrue
After an investigation, the district dismisses the 10 anonymous allegations of misconduct at Crystal River High School as unfounded.

Sinkhole not moving, radar finds
Experts feared it might spread to U.S. 41 and pose a danger to drivers. Still, the Citrus Springs site is not regarded as stable.

Brown-Waite visits on 'listening tour'
Touring her district, Rep. Brown-Waite makes a stop in Inverness to hear concerns, which focus on drug costs and veterans' health care.

Witness accused of lying to jury
Ronald D. Geltch was arrested Thursday on charges of perjury and releasing grand jury testimony in a murder case.

Deputies visit school to give lesson on law
LECANTO -- It is difficult to say which attention-getter captured its audience better: the Citrus County Sheriff's Office communication officer dressed in a colorful shirt and a dreadlock wig, or the loud music that accompanied the PowerPoint presentation.

New wrinkle may sink 'Bonner Lee' removal
The state's $102,000 grant doesn't cover disposal fees. Neither the county nor Crystal River wants to spend any funds.

Resurgent Pirates not satisfied
INVERNESS -- To grasp how far Crystal River has come consider this: The Pirates won more games the past five weeks than they did combined the previous two seasons.

Bunch: Crystal River has something to prove
Although Crystal River is coming off a 30-4 Class 3A final four campaign, it's a new season filled with high expectations.

Belting out tunes for charity
Celebrity impersonators bring the music of Barbra Streisand and Bobby Darrin to Lecanto High School on Saturday. The concert raises money for the Boys & Girls Clubs and other local groups.

Steppin' out: This week: Citrus
INTERNATIONAL FEST: The Beverly Hills International Festival will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lakeside Park on Civic Circle. The festival was originally scheduled for Saturday, but a high chance of rain prompted the change. The festival features ethnic foods, business exhibits and live entertainment. Free admission, but bring lawnchairs. Sponsored by the Central Ridge Kiwanis Club and the Beverly Hills Visitor.

The Oaks will stand tall at Rock Crusher
The award-winning Oak Ridge Boys will bring their blend of country, pop and gospel to Rock Crusher Canyon Amphitheater on Saturday for two shows.

Board votes no to site plan it once approved
County commissioners will have the last say, however, on an assisted living facility plan rejected 4-3 by the review board.

Letters: Boston article may keep arrogant New Englanders home
Editor: Re: Hitter should be honored in Boston, Tuesday Citrus Times, article printed in Boston Globe Monday: Copy of e-mail sent to Dan Shaughnessy: