[Photo by Susanne Tobin] Fire officials suspect arson in Crystal River pet store fire No people were injured in the fire, and investigators don't have any suspects.

June 8, 2000

3 people apprehended after restaurant break-ins
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Police arrested three suspects after break-ins at Oysters and Charlie's Fish House restaurants early Wednesday.

Second man held in bank robbery
The suspect was arrested in February and charged with the Dec. 29 robbery of Capital City Bank. Police are still searching for a third man

Homeowners may get help with sewer costs
Crystal River and Citrus County will seek a federal grant to help reduce costs to hook up homes in Indian Waters.

Schools

• Longtime 'dean' of School Board dies at age 71
  "Phil" Zellner, known for his matter-of-fact way of speaking during his 24 years of service, was a strong advocate for students.
• Kelly says finance director may stay
  The superintendent wants Sara Perez, now out of the running for a Hernando County position, to get a promotion and a raise.
• Increased enrollment could lead to high school rezoning
  District officials say they could present the School Board with a final proposal for the changes by the end of the year.
• School event celebrates fathers
  Second-graders at Hernando Elementary and their dads played golf and other games at a special lunch.
• Teachers dunked as students mark reading success
  Lecanto Primary School pupils give teachers and administrators a soaking to celebrate a reading program milestone..
• Young artists liven up Sprint phone books
  Three winners who are chosen in a random drawing from among the student artists receive art kits.

Sports

• Reynolds to continue her softball at Stetson
  The former Citrus standout thought her career might be over a year ago, but a good year at Santa Fe Community College helped change her mind.
• New tournament comes to Citrus
  With roots in Sumter County, the Crystal Motor Cars Firecracker Golf Championship will be July 1-2 at Inverness Golf and Country Club.