Austie Heacock began taking a walk Monday for veterans who can't. Heacock calls it a hike, but it's really a long trek - 150 miles or so across the state - to benefit the Wheelin' Sportsmen, which provides the disabled with opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and birdwatching. ...more

February 4, 2009

If the longest journey begins with a single step, a couple of French visitors passing through Highlands County on Wednesday will need to regularly buy more sneakers. ...more

October 9, 2008

Five weeks into the school year, the new Memorial Elementary School has 125 more students than expected and is still working to get all the computers hooked up and running. ...more

September 20, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Don't confuse Meals on Wheels volunteers with typical pizza delivery drivers. Meals on Wheels drivers do more than drop off food and race off to the next customer; they deliver hot food to the homebound, and as regular visitors, they socialize while providing a safety net for older residents. If a client fails to answer the door without notice, phone calls are made to check on his or her health. For many who receive the home delivered hot meals, the person who brings the food and sticks around to chat might be the only outside contact for a day. ...more

February 19, 2008

It wasn't quite like finishing fifth at the state meet, it just had that feel about it. ...more

December 8, 2007