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Together in prayer
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Nearly 100 students, teachers and administrators gather at the flag pole at Citrus High School for the annual "See You at the Pole" prayer rally before classes Wednesday. They began in small groups, then joined at the flag pole in a prayer for their fellow students, teachers, family and nation.
Nephew tried to overtake hijackers
The heroism doesn't surprise the aunt and uncle of the athletic 32-year-old, who was aboard the flight that crashed near Pittsburgh.
Companies respond to couple's dilemma
On vacation at the time of the terrorist attacks, they might have been in trouble. But they were helped by the kindness of strangers.
EMS agency reviews anti-terrorist efforts
The director says the little things count: locking ambulances during downtime and using the panic button on radios.
Candlelight vigils tonight
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Family puts in practice to prepare for the 'Feud'
The well-known team eagerly awaits Friday's trip to California and an appearance on Family Feud.
Citrus digest
Dead blue jay in Lecanto had West Nile virus
School official at home in new role
Lee Mulder, one of two new assistant principals at Citrus Springs Middle, moved here when he was a child.
Political action group disbands
The move clears the way for members of Citizens for Reform to run for Crystal River City Council.
Fioretti is all over court
Not only is Fioretti Crystal River's most versatile player, but the senior likes to help teach the younger Pirates.
Undefeated Panthers right on course
The Lecanto girls have surprised nobody.
Woman is driven by battle with the big boys
Kathy Ray knew she was stepping into a tough arena when she signed up to drive Street Stocks this season at Citrus County Speedway.
What week is it?
As we wind up the holidays in September we have a couple of national holidays. From September 15 through October 15 each year is National Hispanic Heritage Month. We have a few more days of Constitution Week, which began Monday and runs through Sunday. These observances are perpetual and so are celebrated each year.
Class notes
A feast fit for seniors
Crystal River High School principal Stephen Myers thinks his seniors deserve a monthly treat.
Newsmakers
Did an uneven road cause crash? Jury must decide
County officials, however, say the fatal crash was caused by an intoxicated driver traveling at more than 100 mph.
Residents can't fathom water bottling permit
Homeowners, who can only water their lawns once a week, question the approval of a permit for a company to bottle up to 224,00 gallons a day.
