Volunteers show that they care
INVERNESS -- Some Citrus County charitable agencies were spruced up Saturday morning by volunteers as part of a community service project.

County weighs medevac offers
Officials gather facts about a medical helicopter program similar to one two bay area hospitals are proposing in Citrus.

Driver found guilty in '98 DUI fatality
Jack Bass, 71, could spend the rest of his life in jail for the death of his friend.

Manatee safety or public access?
Why not both? That's the goal, but proposed new regulations concerning protection versus access could tip a delicate balance.

Residents should support, not fear, plan to expand refuge office
Re: Residents express concerns about expansion of office, Sept. 3 Citrus Times:

High hopes for medical helicopter team
Residents of Citrus, Hernando, Sumter and Marion counties should be hopeful that a proposal for a medical evacuation helicopter team makes a safe landing at the Inverness Airport. If the details can be worked out in the next few weeks, it will save time and possibly the lives of those unfortunate enough to become victims of traumatic injuries.

Election supervisor considers voter turnout
Susan Gill was a busy woman last week. As supervisor of elections for Citrus County, Gill had to make certain that ballots, voting machines, poll workers -- and all the other things and people needed to make the primary election run smoothly -- were in the correct places.

Political scene
The Citrus County Republican Executive Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Citrus County Builder's Association, County Road 491, Lecanto.

FHSAA drawing fine line for unsportsmanlike acts
Bad attitudes, beware.

Heroes and happenings
Crystal River fans worried about the status of heralded running back Nate Madison can relax.

Students snub out youth smoking
The SWAT teams are going strong in Citrus County.