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The cycle of life
[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
An osprey and a fledgling occupy a nest on minimum wake zone marker for boaters in the spring-fed Homosassa River. |
Board, fed up with rudeness, sets rules
Hoping to snuff out insults, the School Board adopts new rules for speakers at its meetings: No profanity, no insults, no kidding.
Banker gets cited after accident
The Crystal River Police Department will conduct an internal investigation into whether the officer who responded acted properly.
Alternative school pitches its success
Renaissance Center officials appeal to the School Board for more resources to better meet the needs of disruptive students.
Citrus briefs
Accident kills Crystal River woman
Marathon walk will affirm value of life
The Relay For Life will raise money to fight cancer, but there will be fun, too. Last year's event raised $84,000.
Youth roundup
COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION EXCHANGE SEEKS HOST FAMILIES: The Council on International Education Exchange, endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, is seeking families in Citrus County to host high school students from around the world for the upcoming school year.
Show and tell to reach young voters
Twice a school year the supervisor of elections visits high school to register new voters and explain their importance in the electoral process.
'Best region in state' is too close to call
The Lecanto girls and Citrus boys expect to give field a run for its money.
Lecanto savors its top finish
LECANTO -- It's not that perfect seasons have become passe for Lecanto, which is a possibility since it has accomplished the feat the last three years.
Planning is key for girl with autism
"Tons of research" helped Caity Bryant's mother plan therapies and strategies to help the 6-year-old. The girl's story will be highlighted during the All Children's Hospital Telethon.
Class notes
CSMS FAMILY FUN: Citrus Spring Middle School will hold its third annual Family Fun Festival from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a dance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Say it
Ninth grade students at Citrus High School were asked: "Aside from the excitement and pleasure of learning to drive, what responsibilities go with the privilege?"
Newsmakers
VFW GOOD CITIZENS: Hernando Elementary School announces its VFW Good Citizens for April. Kindergarten -- Kayla Axtell. First grade -- Danielle Stakes, Ryan Underhill. Second grade -- Shannon Brown, Mellisa Tenney. Third grade -- May Chonchaiya, Robert Laflamme. Fourth grade -- James Jeter, Michael Major. Fifth grade -- Benjamin Brown, Whitney Miller.
History teacher to be student for summer
A Lecanto High educator is accepted into a graduate summer program at the University of Virginia.
Teacher's tobacco homework pays off
A fifth-grade teacher at Lecanto Primary School has won a statewide award for her lesson plan on the dangers of tobacco.
