Wow! Mr. Peria's letter was "right on," according to Mr. Ford. Right on what, the fringe of lunacy? To compare Obama and the United States to Hitler and Nazi Germany is idiotic and appalling! ...more

November 6, 2009

Police say a Colorado woman wrapped her boyfriend's dog in packing tape and stuck the animal upside down to a refrigerator because he wouldn't get rid of it. ...more

April 17, 2009

River Ridge sophomores Lakyn Shull and Ana Alberti have stepped into their leading roles this year without a hitch. ...more

March 28, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY As players meandered in the middle of the softball diamond at the Jim Valentine Athletic Complex, it was unclear which set of circumstances made River Ridge coach Ernie Beck happier. ...more

March 27, 2009

Opportunistic bats in concert with solid Land O' Lakes pitching led the Gators to a 3-0 victory against River Ridge. The Gators needed just five hits for the win. ...more

February 17, 2009

The consulting firm behind Bern's proposed food-themed luxury hotel has sued the restaurant, saying it's still owed about $380,000. ...more

January 21, 2009

The consulting firm behind Bern's proposed food-themed luxury hotel has sued the restaurant, saying it's still owed about $380,000. ...more

January 20, 2009

So, after a hard day's work - or, heck, even a vigorous gym workout - how about a cocktail? Do everything in moderation, as doctors and nutritionists say. Guess how many calories you consume in this liquid diet from www.weightlossresources.co.uk? Note that one answer is used twice. Match the drink to the number of calories and carbohydrates per 100 grams: ...more

December 13, 2008

Shareholders of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. approved the $52 billion sale of the business to Belgium-based InBev SA on Wednesday, a deal that is set to create the world's largest brewer. ...more

November 13, 2008

This letter is to denounce letters by Flannery and Harrington. Flannery does not live in Lake Placid long enough to even be considered a resident. So he expects to have our sheriff at his beck and call? Just maybe he could see all the good that has been done in Benton's term as sheriff of our county! As people can read in your paper, she is showing her political adversary wrong, so now comes the letters from outsiders as has been the true accounts all along. They have found over half-missing or mis-filed evidence, due of course to the person the sheriff fired; not my words but words reported in this paper. Next, is the most hideous, flagitious letter from Harrington. Comments were made of our chamber of commerce. For his information, I personally do not use any business before checking with the chamber to see if local businesses can meet my needs, and yes they have, thanks to the chamber. So, for Harrington, look up the word flagitious! As for the chamber, I will apologize for misguided political agendas. ...more

October 17, 2008