The economy was the central theme Sunday in appearances by Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, above, and presidential candidate Barack Obama, and their Republican challengers, Sarah Palin and John McCain. In Scranton, Pa., Biden said that the Democratic ticket was better on the economy and health care. In St. Clairsville, Ohio, Palin promised voters she and McCain will bring jobs to the economically depressed region. Obama walked a Holland, Ohio, neighborhood, where questions from middle-class Americans focused on helping families. Advisers to McCain said Sunday he is considering proposals to help the nation weather the crisis. ...more

October 13, 2008

In less than six weeks from today, local voters will go to the polls and elect the people they believe will best lead Hernando County. ...more

September 24, 2008

Six weeks to go before general election. ...more

September 24, 2008

Druzbick, Adkins Also Take Primary Wins ...more

August 27, 2008

County Commissioner Jeff Stabins handily beat his two Republican opponents in the District 1 race Tuesday, an early indicator of the staying power of the incumbent board. ...more

August 27, 2008

The cars started arriving early Monday morning in the back of the Westside elections office, off Forest Oaks Boulevard. ...more

August 26, 2008

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...more

August 26, 2008

District 3 County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand faces two Republican challengers: electrician Matt Matey and home insurance activist Wil Nickerson, in her bid for a seventh term. The winner of the Aug. 26 primary will face one of two Democrats in the race. ...more

August 16, 2008

SAYS 'HOME RULE' WOULD CREATE MORE EFFICIENCY ...more

August 11, 2008

SAYS GOVERNMENT MUST BE MORE ACCESSIBLE ...more

August 11, 2008