To those who are so offended by the expression, "happy holidays": Why are you so terrbly afraid? Christmas is alive and well in the USA. ...more

December 23, 2009

In a reply to comments made by band students about Sylvia Moore's letter on Nov. 24: No, I'm not keeping it in the band room as suggested. I believe the public needs to know because they are where you (the band) get your money from. I refuse to raise money for you to use for a 90-95 percent black uniform. I as a parent refuse black because it is gothic and darkness. ...more

December 19, 2009

The Rev. Don Horton came to the role of pastor fairly late in life. He was in his 40s when he accepted his first call to preach. ...more

December 9, 2009

Art is often the reflection of the heart. This Saturday, one group of local artists wants to give from the heart. ...more

November 11, 2009

It seems to me that Barbara Stewart and Jeff Carlson are still vindictive and vengeful in spirit against the Highlands County Sheriff and her department. Reading in the paper today of the vote they cast, I just wonder if they did they get a raise? Did they refuse it or give it to a needy cause? ...more

September 6, 2009

A recent article on a Florida Senate Spirit of Service Award did not mention that Sister Joan Foley had departed in 2008 as executive director of Connections job development service. She is no longer with St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center. She is volunteering with the Coalition for the Homeless at this time. ...more

August 8, 2009

Captain America is rising from the grave. The Marvel Comics superhero returns for the five-part series "Captain America Reborn," beginning July 1. ...more

June 15, 2009

If you have a neighbor worthy of being honored as a good Samaritan, here's your chance to make that happen. ...more

May 27, 2009

If you have a neighbor worthy of being honored as a good Samaritan, here's your chance to make that happen. ...more

May 27, 2009

Donna Goss Raye of Port Richey says the ban on throwing beads enforced during the 2009 Chasco Fiesta street parade in New Port Richey. ...more

April 1, 2009