Prayer idea stirs storm of faith
School Board member Carol Snyder says prayers before meetings shouldn't be strictly Christian. Some ministers say that's an affront to God. Others say she's on the right track.
Jan Glidwell
Bask in the elections' afterglow while it lasts
Honeymoons are intended to be times of bliss in ideal surroundings, during which the participants reinforce the fairy-tale myth that they have usually painted their relationship to be.
For 9 years, he served those who served us
Ask Royce Carter how's it going and you get a classic Navy response: "Steady as she goes and full speed ahead."
Fire rule may be costly to agencies
A proposal would require four firefighters to show up at every fire, a rule that may cost departments millions of dollars.
Courses must be held accountable for overpumping
Golf courses must be held accountable for overpumping
Public schools exist to educate, not to preach
Editor: I'd like to respond to all of this furor about School Board member Carol Snyder's comments regarding religion in Citrus County schools. Please consider the following:
Dee-cision time? Not yet, Brown says
Hernando's two-sport star is "not going to rush it" in picking a college.
Charity tournament has its eye on green
SUGARMILL WOODS -- The fifth annual School-astic Golf Classic is proof that competition and a good cause are the cornerstones of a successful tournament.
Week in sports
Best bet
For her, juvenile system is up close and personal
Joan Murphy has taught mentally retarded children. She always has cared. But now she has a different, personal desire to make change happen.
Political scene
The Citrus County Republican Executive Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Citrus County Builders Association, County Road 491, Lecanto.
Hospitals handle drug shortages
Hospitals nationwide are reporting an alarming number of drug shortages, the New York Times reported last week. In Citrus County, the experience has been mixed.
