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Fundraiser will help send child to clinic
[Times photo: Janel Schroeder]
Born with cerebral palsy, 2-year-old C.J. Stefa cannot sit up yet, let alone walk. His parents hope a special clinic in Michigan will change that. |
Jan Glidewell
As 401(k) slips away, I learn art of being thrifty
Whatever else old Slick Willie did when he was president, he at least wrote himself a note, "It's the economy, stupid," and read it.
Niche for volunteer firefighters remains
In rural areas, unpaid firefighters still make sense, volunteer chiefs say. But societal changes may bring more professionals or a mix of both.
County: Who pays for voting system?
The old voting system doesn't work very well anymore, county officials say. They want the state to pay for a new one. The state says not so fast.
Assisted housing recipients are decent, honest
Re: Neighbors dread 2nd Park Richey, March 18.
It's not difficult to see: Umpires get no respect
We've all heard it. Probably even thought it, if not actually verbalized it, once or twice in the heat of a sports contest involving a favored team. Don't we all remember how the Buccaneers' chances in the 1999 season's NFC championship game ended when a replay referee overruled a call on the field and said a receiver failed to catch a pass from Shaun King?
Indiana man killed, four others hurt in I-75 crash
WESLEY CHAPEL -- A 74-year-old Indiana man was killed Friday afternoon in a three-car crash on Interstate 75 that closed part of the highway for more than an hour, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
No doubt about it, Karsinski signs with Stetson
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Lisa Karsinski wasn't sure if she wanted to play collegiate soccer. But that didn't stop the River Ridge standout from pursuing the opportunity.
Control key to Pirate's game
Pasco senior pitcher Jesse Wilson uses a changeup, a curve and a knuckleball to baffle opposing batters.
Mustangs all smiles after victory over Rams
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Though his first-year team was on its way to shocking Ridgewood 3-0 on Thursday night, Scott Bisbe was stoic in the dugout. One of his players, sensing the history about to be made, insisted he smile.
How much longer can Rams rule?
HUDSON -- Was it a glimpse of things to come or just a bump in a road paved with ribbons and medals?
Krieg commits to PHCC
The Ridgewood standout will play softball and volleyball for the Conquistadors.
Land O'Lakes artist's works to be displayed
Paintings by Joice Christy of Land O'Lakes will be on display during April at the Land O'Lakes Branch Library on Collier Parkway. Christy is a member of a group of local artists called Masters of Fine Art. The artists meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the Pasco County Recreation Complex at 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O'Lakes. The group's membership is made up of experienced amateur or professional artists from the Tampa area. For information, call Bob Hersh at (813) 973-3133 or Helen Digristina at (813) 949-2782.
Uninjured, man reports armed robbery of $50
DADE CITY -- A 25-year-old man told Pasco County sheriff's deputies that he was robbed at gunpoint early Friday on Hillsborough Avenue.
Student ex-smokers to be honored
Pasco County Tobacco-Free Partnership will honor students receiving the "I Quit! Award" from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday during the Turn Around Breakfast at the Clarion Hotel, 5316 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 816-1787.
