When comic book store owner Dave Luebke heard that after 67 years, the carrot-topped everyman of the comic world, Archie, was proposing to va-va-voomy rich girl Veronica instead of girl-next-door Betty, he decided to protest by selling his copy of the series' rare first issue. ...more

August 15, 2009

Elementary students at some schools in Hernando have dealt with dress codes for years. ...more

March 20, 2009

Harmony was the order of the day last Wednesday at Gulfside Elementary School, as a new butterfly garden was officially declared open. The transformation of a nondescript patch of land just off the school parking lot into a place of beauty and contemplation - and a butterfly hang-out - was an example of students learning to work with nature in a way that was beneficial to both sides. ...more

February 4, 2009

How Do We Properly Educated Our Children? Mr. Gries' letter defending his wife and the teaching community was a perfect example of the meaning of my letter to the editor! Forget the kids, save my wife. ...more

December 7, 2008

Russ Cozart, now in his 28th season as Brandon's wrestling coach, has had many outstanding teams during his tenure with the Eagles. That much is evident by the 18 Brandon teams that have won state titles under Cozart's tutelage. So it certainly should say something when Cozart says this year's Eagles team – at least on paper – shapes up as one of his best groups. ...more

November 25, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Last year, Paul Martinez never would have scaled a utility pole, scrambled up a rock wall or flown down a zip line into a pool. ...more

October 15, 2008

Monday mornings are not easy. Waking up early to attend classes after a weekend of sleeping isn't exactly ideal. But somehow every Monday morning I manage to shuffle out of bed and sit through class. ...more

October 11, 2008

Thomas Sandusky didn't have it easy teaching high schoolers in New Jersey. ...more

October 6, 2008

Two weeks ago, I wrote a column raising concerns about paying children for good grades. ...more

September 21, 2008

Coralea Atienza hopes to be a veterinarian's assistant one day, but first, she must pass the GED. ...more

June 26, 2008