Officer in fatal crash will resign
A Crystal River police officer who struck and killed a pedestrian while driving to work last week will leave the force.
Trash hauler's certification may be in peril
The county questions whether Majestic Disposal updated its certificate under new ownership, and it has concerns about the company's financial strength.
City may start driver testing
The new Crystal River policy arises after a city driver drowned when his dump truck flipped and plunged into a pond on June 29.
Class notes
SEVEN RIVERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HONOR ROLL: Seven Rivers Christian School announces its honor roll for the final grading period. "A" Honor Roll -- Sixth grade: Taylor Cooke, Erica DeLoach, Ryan Dickert, Megan Olive, Cassidy Wahl; Eighth grade: Rachel Barlow; Ninth grade: Amy Cortese; 10th grade: David Schulker; 12th grade: Sean Donovan.
Around and about
Swimming
New swim program is making a splash
The Hilltoppers offer year-round training that is "a real asset" to members of high school teams.
The Mike Hampton report
LAST OUTING: In Colorado's 10-2 loss to lowly Texas last Friday, Hampton was rocked for 10 hits and 6 earned runs in 4 innings -- the second time in five starts the pitcher hasn't gotten past the fourth. He gave up three homers, only the second time in 206 big-league starts Hampton has allowed more than two home runs in a game.
Puppeteer performs free show Friday afternoon at auditorium
INVERNESS -- Puppeteer Nancy Kenton will perform at 2 p.m. Friday at the Citrus County Auditorium, U.S. 41 S, Inverness.
Gyms open for kids this summer
INVERNESS -- Gymnasiums at Crystal River High School, Lecanto High School and Inverness Middle School are now open for several hours on certain days to give youngsters a safe place to gather during the summer vacation.
