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Powering up
[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
On Wednesday, Florida Power workers Manny Aguilera, left, and Chris Leggett prepare two power poles to carry electricity to the courthouse construction area in downtown Inverness. Groundwork has begun on the new three-story, 40,000-square-foot wing, which will hold four courtrooms with adjacent judges' suites, a jury assembly room and a prisoner holding area. The wing is scheduled for completion by May 2002. |
DCF hires company to share its duties
Central Baptist Family Services of Chicago will be paid millions to handle adoptions and other services.
Higher land values keep tax rate same
Citrus' rising property values will allow for a new county building, improvements to the sheriff's radio system and a bump for volunteer firefighters.
Larger U.S. grants, smaller Citrus classes
An additional $113,000 will allow the hiring of more elementary school teachers, getting the school district closer to its preferred class size.
Gallery to feature Impressionist art
The exhibit will feature some of the true masterpieces by important artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Pregnancy, Family Center seeks volunteers, counselors
INVERNESS -- The Pregnancy and Family Life Center, 317 Tompkins St., needs volunteers and counselors who can give five hours a week.
Inverness Christian ready to add high school classes
The year-old school wants to give its students a complete Christian education and will add a grade each year, beginning with Grade 9 this year.
Crystal River advances to championship game
SEBRING -- Crystal River moved on to the championship game of the state tournament with a 9-0 shutout of Sewannee on Wednesday.
Veteran Hamilton finds arena for his success
Ex-NFL player Rick Hamilton has enjoyed his best seasons with the AFL's Orlando Predators.
