As storm breezes by, Citrus sighs with relief
Although the major threat has passed, officials warn that storm surges and high tides could cause flooding.

Lessons of past can be lifesavers for future
Funny how a little thing like a life-threatening force of nature can rearrange your priorities.

Planet Bubba partiers defy storm's threat
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Their idea of hurricane preparedness was to pick a designated driver.

The rest of the news
Passenger in 2-vehicle wreck dies
The 66-year-old Hernando man dies hours after a wreck outside the Citrus County Landfill in Lecanto.

Couple's new love springs from grief
The two found solace in each other's friendship when both were caring for spouses with Alzheimer's Disease. They later found love.

County's management of trash needs to be dumped
Editor: Going back a ways, Citrus County's trash situation concerning the landfill was this: Local politicians, seeing that the FBI could not locate even such celebrities as Jimmy Hoffa in landfills, looked at the trash business as the best way to hide not only garbage, but tax levies. The county opened a landfill and legislated that all trash collected in the county had to be dumped there, even while charging as much as seven times the going rate as private operators. The Supreme Court ruled that exaction to be illegal.

Mayor should be punished for peddling his gimmick
The Andy Griffith Show has always been one of my favorites. In one particular episode, a snake oil salesman comes to Mayberry selling an elixir he claims will cure nearly any ailment. Aunt Bea's garden club meeting turns wild when the ladies overindulge in the stuff. Discovering the main ingredient is alcohol, Andy runs the guy out of town. Fortunately, the ladies suffer nothing more than the loss of a small financial investment and a hangover.

Projects keep things lively before fair
Editor's note: This is one of an occasional series of informational articles from guest columnists. Jean Grant is certified fair executive and manager of the Citrus County Fair. Debbie Parker, livestock chairman, and Doris Graska, fair president, contributed to this report. Any questions should be directed to the fair office at 726-2993.

Citrus takes big step toward playoffs
The win over Dunnellon puts it in the driver's seat for second place in the district.

Pirates: We work hard for big wins
CRYSTAL RIVER -- They are beating opponents by an average of 48.5 points per game.

Argument over $10 leads to stabbing
FLORAL CITY -- A Floral City man was arrested Thursday on charges of stabbing a woman over a $10 debt.