Principal punched; teenager charged
The student at the Renaissance Center was charged with battery on an educational employee. In another case, a biting cat is sought.

Youth roundup
INTERIM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS SITE: Homosassa Elementary School will house the Boys and Girls Clubs of Citrus County for the remainder of the school year. A search is under way for a permanent site, and the search committee welcomes suggestions from the community. The site must be convenient, secure and safe for children.

'Oh my gosh. I've waited 23 years for this'
After much dedication and hard work, a new media center for special needs students opens at CREST School.

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School Board looks at public input policy
Board member Carol Snyder believes members of the public have not felt welcome at meetings.

Board tries to make room for students
Members agree on a $50,000 study of land near Crystal River High and hear a report on rezoning to relieve high school crowding.

Christmas traditions
Second grade students at Citrus Springs Elementary School were asked: "What special traditions do you have at your house for Christmas?"

Gulf coast athletic conference Fall honors
All-sports standings -- First place in football and volleyball are worth 10 points. In other sports, first is worth five points.

'Canes, Panthers top the list
Citrus and Lecanto each had two students earn Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors, and five Citrus County coaches were named coach of the year in their respective fall sports.

Week in sports
BEST BET

Mom's tradition makes others happy
Mentally retarded residents from the Key Training Center share a Christmas tradition started by a dedicated mother.

Top of the class
The Crystal River High School Health Academy's annual health fair had plenty of hands-on exhibits -- including a cow's heart -- to pique the interest of the kindergarteners from Crystal River Primary School.

7 Citrus teachers earn national certification
INVERNESS -- Seven Citrus County public school teachers were recognized Tuesday by the district for their participation in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Program and earning national certification.

Citrus briefs
Cheerleaders offer parents a shopping day break