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The stage is set for the Chasco Fiesta

[Times photo: Janel Schroeder]
Meyers International Midways worker Jerry Mills assembles the Wipe-Out ride Tuesday in preparation for the big show, which begins today in New Port Richey. Today's show is the traditional Chasco Pageant featuring about 100 schoolchildren. |
Thieves break into store, steal cigarettes
Police say the latest burglary is similar to a string of other smash-and-grab crimes in Dade City where the target was cigarettes.
Fine arts center near completion
The Center for Fine Arts at Wesley Chapel High School will be similar to west Pasco's center at River Ridge.
Bank suspects have history of robbery
The three men arrested in connection with the robbery of the Heritage Bank have been in and out of prison throughout their lives.
One way or another, residents must pay for improvements
Re: Don't insult us, March 18 letter.
Woman faces charges of child abuse
SAN ANTONIO -- A 21-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after she left three small children alone and headed to work, a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report stated.
Man guilty a second time of molestation
The Dade City resident was convicted Wednesday of fondling a child under age 16.
New nightclub counts on enough 'good kids'
The owners of Planet Xtreme say they see a need for an alcohol-free club for youth 13 to 20.
Police report
Apartment manager charged with fraud
Park to remain open despite arsenic threat
A Hernando County Health Department official says there is little chance of being poisoned by tainted playground soil.
Saint Leo senior selected as Student of Year finalist
SAINT LEO -- Saint Leo University senior Sarah Hard has been named by Florida Leader magazine as one of seven finalists for Florida College Student of the Year, school officials said.
Central Pasco Column
Winners chosen in Wesley Chapel pageant
Just a few more inches
To keep his state title hopes on track, Pasco's Donnie Woods wants to reach 50 feet in the shot put this season. He's almost there.
To the victor goes second place
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills are set to battle today at 3 p.m. for the unofficial title of being the county's best team east of U.S. 41.
Mounting losses mask Tunker's strong outings
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Zephyrhills ace Ashley Tunker is having trouble keeping her pitching performance separate from the team's performance. No matter what coaches and friends tell her, she isn't pitching well.
Scratch Trio Classic home to another 300
Perfect games have become commonplace at Lane-Glo Lanes North thanks to the Trio Scratch Classic. The Wednesday night league has 23 perfect games this season.
Living a dream can be hard work
Bob Cooke is doing what many only dream about.
Knights' can count on Ollivier
River Ridge junior hurler Emily Ollivier is one of the Knights' top performers -- week after week after week.
East Pasco Column
Historical Society meeting at Herrmann Tree Farm