Winning and grinning [Times photo: Stephen J. Coddington] Melissa Anderson, 19, rejoices Wednesday as she finishes a 100-yard race, just ahead of fellow CREST School student Megan Lemond, 20, in Citrus Field Day at Crystal River High School. The track and field event is in its 18th year, and is for athletes from Key Training Center and CREST School.

School Board may pursue tax increase
With a dark forecast from Tallahassee, members consider a spending freeze or sales tax hike to meet a terribly lean year.

Rehired teachers: Pay rules are unfair
Teachers who leave the system and then return are upset that they don't get paid according to their level of experience.

Church's soaring wall to tilt into place, tallest of its kind
Seven Rivers raises its church one wall at a time in a technique that will set a national record and grab county bragging rights.

Snyder quietly takes spotlight
Whether a pitcher or quarterback, the softspoken Hurricane likes to be in charge.

Black Diamond Quarry ranked among best
The Lecanto course is recognized by Golf Digest.

Upward Bound gives high-fives to students for improvements
CRYSTAL RIVER -- During a special breakfast recently at Rock Crusher Canyon, middle and high school students celebrated the success they have enjoyed in their lives.

Role reversal
Crystal River Middle School sixth-graders take a turn at education young minds.

Citrus digest: Hospital eliminates some management jobs
INVERNESS -- Citrus Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday that it has eliminated certain managerial positions because of increased costs and shrinking reimbursements. The cutbacks, effective this week, were made in support and professional services positions and administrative nursing, according to a news release. The release said the moves would not affect patient care or hospital services.

Editorial: Steep price will be paid for winning at all costs
There's a mantra among acolytes in the Vince Lombardi sect of coaching that says, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."