Several organizations are sponsoring candidates' forums in the next few weeks. Here are some details: ...more

August 3, 2008

July has passed and Labor Day looms in the distance, the glow of its beacon visible over the horizon. It signals, as ever, the conclusion of summer's reveries, but also as it does every even-numbered year, the moment when voting-eligible citizens begin to take notice of the folks determined to determine public policy over the next few years. ...more

August 3, 2008

I don't cry easily. I'm not supposed to - I belong to the male gender. (Even though, it is as healthy to cry as a good laugh, under the right circumstances.) I cannot afford to - I deal with people during the worst crises of their lives, including death, day in and day out, and I'm expected to be strong and supportive. But I confess, I do get choked up many times. There are times when just emotion is not enough, one is compelled to follow with an action. ...more

July 27, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- A vehicle became submerged this morning at the New Port Richey boat launch ramp as the driver attempted to back a trailer holding his personal watercraft into the river. ...more

July 17, 2008

Rotary Club of Trinity celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming Tim Sherrell as its new president and by naming its Rotarian of the Year and two Paul Harris fellowship winners. ...more

July 3, 2008

TRINITY -- The 10th anniversary of Rotary Club of Trinity will be a year to remember. The group reflected on a busy year during the installation banquet of new officers Saturday night. Tim Sherrell succeeded Carol L. Kinnard as president of the club. The group also named its Rotarian of the Year, two Paul Harris fellowship winners and other honors. ...more

July 1, 2008

Plans are moving forward for a regional hurricane shelter and health care clinic in Hudson. ...more

June 25, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY Plans are moving forward for a regional hurricane shelter and health care clinic in Hudson. The county commission at a meeting today in New Port Richey awarded a $7.5 million contract to Spring Engineering and Bandes Construction to design and build the facility off Denton Avenue. The project is being funded with state and federal grants. According to the terms of the agreement, the shelter must comply with the latest federal standards, to withstand winds up to 200 miles per hour and the pressures of an F5 tornado. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has, however, exempted the facility from the more stringent rules, Assistant County Attorney Jane Fagan said, and the cost of construction may decrease in light of the exemption. ...more

June 24, 2008

Lawyer Steve Booth, cardiologist Rao Musunuru and Publix store manager Brian Singletary earned some of the top honors during the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet Friday night. ...more

June 16, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Local attorney Steve Booth, Dr. Rao Musunuru and Publix store manager Brian Singletary earned some of the top honors during the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Friday night. ...more

June 14, 2008