Ex-Pasco star makes most of NFL tryout [Times photo: Phelan Ebenhack] Page Sessoms is hoping to be one of four fullbacks the Packers invite to camp.

Lindrick's customers won't lose water The utility's owner pays an overdue bill to New Port Richey. Olympic mission: sharing the faith Inspired by a Baptist leader, Garrett Pantano will join 23 other Florida students at the Games in a massive revival crusade. Son made head coach after dad steps down Willie "Poncho" Broner III takes the reins of Pasco High School's boys basketball team. His father was the coach for 18 years.

Spat erupts over fire coverage
A 950-home development is 3 miles from the Land O'Lakes volunteer fire station. But it wants county fire service.

Study says new police station necessary
An architectural firm says a facility three times the size of the current Zephyrhills station would bring the department up to par.

Multiple factors result in withdrawal of Medicare HMOs
Editor: Re: Thurman vote hurt "rural" folks, June 15 letter to the editor from Daniel Erickson:

'Natural' park gets ready to bloom
Port Richey's small, quiet Waterfront Park should be finished by summer's end and will include a boardwalk.

Emergency official steps down
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Matthew Ballaban, director for Pasco County's Emergency Services, ends his five-year tenure with the county today. Ballaban, 58, sent a letter to Assistant County Administrator Daniel Johnson on June 9 that detailed his resignation.

Deputies' search of home not linked to two deaths
Drugs found in Jeffrey Crouch's Port Richey house belong to a roommate, authorities say. Crouch is not charged.

Emergency official retiring after 35 years in government
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Matthew Ballaban, director for Pasco County's Emergency Services, ends his five-year tenure with the county today. Ballaban, 58, sent a letter to Assistant County Administrator Daniel Johnson on June 9 that detailed his resignation.

Bank holdup suspect faces other charges
One of the two men arrested Tuesday in connection with the June 6 robbery of First South Bank in Holiday was charged with auto burglary, grand theft auto, burglary, grand theft and vehicle arson on Wednesday at the Land O'Lakes Detention Center.

Actor returns to local stage
Jim Kelly, a frequent player at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, has a part in Webb's City, the Musical.

Elks Lodge announces line-up for coming season
Themed shows include Leprechaun Night, British Invasion and a tribute to the McGuire Sisters.

Freedom rings to the beat of classic rock
Members of Sugarloaf, Rare Earth and other album-rock staples will take the stage at the Independence Day party at Sims Park.

Former champion returns to coach at Gulf
NEW PORT RICHEY -- To restore its wrestling program to its former luster, Gulf has turned to one of its most illustrious graduates. Former state champion Travis DeWalt was named wrestling coach at his alma mater on Wednesday.

Vaulter ready for leap into nationals
DADE CITY -- Pasco pole-vaulter Sarah James is headed for the United States Track and Field Junior Olympic National Championships to be held in Buffalo, N.Y. on July 25-30.