Summer 2008's spike in aviation fuel prices led to the highest average U.S. airfare in 13 years - $362 - during the year's third quarter, a federal report states. ...more

January 31, 2009

Last summer's spike in aviation fuel prices led to the highest average U.S. air fare in 13 years at $362 during the third quarter of 2008, a federal report states. ...more

January 30, 2009

There can be a silver lining to this economically induced return to simpler times, especially for food lovers interested in simply great food. ...more

January 24, 2009

MVP PROFILE Little Known NCT senior Shayne Gracteroly finds out hard work does pay off. ...more

January 8, 2009

Alan R. Waishkey of Port Richey wonders why some people ridicule the religious aspects of Christmas. ...more

December 27, 2008

Every parent, grandparent and every adult should be up in arms at our county for the planned cuts in the amount of teachers for our middle and high schools. ...more

December 27, 2008

Meals on Wheels caters to older, disabled and homebound people. For a "normal cost," the volunteers bring a hot, delicious and ample meal to your door. They take time to stop and chat before their next stop. The combination of food and friendliness is a welcomed joy. ...more

December 18, 2008

By now President-elect Barack Obama must know how Abraham Lincoln felt after winning that long campaign for election and finding the nation in a political crisis. His mission was to preserve a union of contentious, albeit prosperous, citizens. ...more

December 13, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Area children will have the chance to be a part of the story when the Land O' Lakes Branch Library brings its version of "The Nutcracker" to a stage at 2 p.m. today. ...more

December 13, 2008

Tyler Smith will not only go to Super Bowl XLIII, he will also get to meet players and write a story. The 10-year-old Claywell Elementary student was selected last Friday to write a story on the big event for the Weekly Reader. ...more

December 11, 2008