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Whanita Dow stars in and directs the Broadway classic A Chorus Line, opening Thursday.

Jan Glidewell
Okay, maybe we could use a lesson on the language
As soon as I saw a story about The 2003 List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-Use, Over-Use and General Uselessness, I fell immediately into a defensive posture.

Deputy suspended after inquiry
The 15-day unpaid suspension and a departmental transfer come after a review of a fatal shooting in October.

Ex-priest accused of abuse in California
A priest who worked 25 years in the Oakland Diocese is charged with molesting two altar boys in the 1970s and '80s.

Officials say numbers support school site
A study near the site of a possible school indicates traffic there would remain at acceptable levels.

Investigators identify woman killed by car while on sidewalk
The 52-year-old victim was getting some exercise.

Primal pleasure: Swamp Fest
The 10th Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival promises even more down-home music, food and critters.

This week: Hernando
OY VAY: The Best of the Best of Oy Vay Cabaret will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth David, 13883 E. Linden Drive, Spring Hill. The eight-member cast will sing everything from country to opera. Admission is $12. Call 688-3835.

Leopard goes through hoops for sport
Windham Rotunda gets cut from basketball team before embarking on state wrestling career.