The issue: Capt. Scott Bierwiler's untimely death. Our Opinion: We are blessed that he walked among us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God" — Matthew 5:9 ...more

February 27, 2009

General Motors on Thursday morning posted a loss of $30.9 billion in 2008 as the auto giant suffered one of its worst years in decades and as company leaders prepared to meet with U.S. government officials to detail the need for more federal money to survive. ...more

February 27, 2009

TAMPA – As far as statements go, this was about as bold as it gets. New coach Raheem Morris and first-year GM Mark Dominik tried to keep their emotions in check Wednesday following the release of five prominent veterans, including Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

Regarding "This Pacesetter Soldiers On" (Joe Henderson, Feb. 22): ...more

February 25, 2009

The economy is crumbling. War in Afghanistan may last another five years. Layoffs are happening at an alarming pace at companies all over the country. Some states are discussing letting criminals out on the streets to lessen budget woes. If all that wasn't bad enough, global climate change is going to either burn the planet up or plunge it into another Ice Age - depending on which expert you listen to. ...more

February 25, 2009

On Tuesday, February 17, at the Highlands County Sports Complex, the Highlands Independent Bank and Silent Salesman Teams played two six inning games to make up a postponed game. ...more

February 24, 2009

District rivals Springstead and Hudson face off for fourth and final time in regional semifinal. ...more

February 22, 2009

Review: Realfood Organics Her Daily Nutrition multivitamin by Country Life; available at health food stores nationwide and online; retail price is 60 vitamins for $35.99 ...more

February 21, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - When school officials accused Philip Copeland's son of tossing a bottle out a school bus window on U.S. 41, Copeland asked to see the bus surveillance video that supposedly shows what the teenager did. ...more

February 21, 2009

Bottom of the seventh. Two outs. Bases loaded. Trailing by two runs against your fiercest rival. ...more

February 21, 2009