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CRYSTAL RIVER -- The 21st annual Crystal River Oktoberfest will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of the Plantation Inn resort at U.S. 19 and Fort Island Trail. Two affiliated events are an arts and crafts festival Saturday and Sunday at the Crystal River Mall on U.S. 19 N, and the Oktoberfest Sportsman Showcase, Friday through Monday at the Crystal River Plaza, across from the airport on U.S. 19 S. The arts and crafts show lasts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and the Sportsman Showcase, an RV and boat show, lasts from 9 a.m. until dark all four days. Admission to the crafts show is $1. The Sportsman Showcase is free. Oktoberfest hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. German food, beer, a carnival and live music will be featured. Admission is $1, free for children under 12.

Candidate wants inquiry into report

INVERNESS -- Scott Adams, former Republican candidate for County Commission, has asked the Sheriff's Office to investigate whether several people conspired to file a false police report against him shortly before the runoff election Tuesday. Ronnie Ann Heckert filed a report with the Sheriff's Office over the weekend, alleging that Adams pressured her into sex two years ago after the two used cocaine. The Sheriff's Office and the State Attorney's Office declined to pursue the matter. Heckert came forward with the support of Dala D. White, a former Adams employee who has her own disputes with Adams. Adams said he thinks his GOP opponent, Millie King, also was involved. King, who defeated Adams in the runoff, would not comment on Adams' request for an investigation. "As far as I'm concerned, Mr. Adams is history," King said.

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