Swing it at Rock Crusher [Publicity photo] Tonight and Saturday offer opportunities for dinner and highly danceable music at the pavilion.

WTI director's job in question The school superintendent says he doesn't understand the man's actions against a proposed charter school. County pursues Olympic bike event Citrus tourism officials peddle a plan to host the mountain biking competition if the Tampa-Orlando region wins the 2012 summer games.

Pro Trucks thriller could happen again
The last time they raced at the speedway, there was a bumper-to-bumper battle over 75 laps for the win. Twenty points separate the top two drivers.

Winning isn't the only thing
It's okay to win in high school sports. But when we start to assume it's the only reason for even stepping out on the field or courts, then we've lost perspective.

Survivors will kick off cancer aid fundraiser
LECANTO -- About 250 cancer survivors will unite to celebrate their victory by taking the opening lap in the annual Relay For Life fundraiser that begins today at Lecanto High football stadium.

Survey to paint economic picture
CRYSTAL RIVER -- A phone survey of almost every business in the county is set to kick off May 30 to gather information on wages, benefits and working conditions.

Grass pollen count light
LECANTO -- The Citrus County Health Department on Thursday completed its weekly pollen count, which is conducted in compliance with the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology's standards. Fungal spores and tree pollens registered in the moderate range, while grass and weed pollens were light.

New judge appointed to 5th Circuit bench
OCALA -- Gov. Jeb Bush has appointed Marion County Judge Sandra Edwards-Stephens to serve on the 5th Judicial Circuit bench. Edwards-Stephens is thought to be the first black female judge in the circuit, which includes Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Lake and Sumter counties. Edwards-Stephens will work in Ocala, but her jurisdiction covers the entire circuit. The judge will replace former Circuit Judge Thomas Sawaya, whom Bush recently appointed to the 5th District Court of Appeal. Edwards-Stephens, 49, was elected Marion County judge in 1990.