City officials are contemplating an increase in domestic and wastewater charges due to the successful conservation of water usage by city residents and the stagnant growth rate. ...more

April 16, 2009

Powell snaps a pitcher's duel with single runs in its last two at-bats against Parrott to take sole possession of first place in the county, 2-0. PITCHER HAILEY DRAWE SPINS 2-HITTER, FANS 12 WITHOUT ISSUING A WALK ...more

March 12, 2009

Nothing lasts forever, but a growing number of cost-conscious consumers are finding a quick fix to address the old adage by choosing to repair, rather than replace apparel and household items such as shoes, clothes, televisions and vacuums. ...more

March 11, 2009

Without the world's No. 1 player on a golf course for the past eight months, the game's top story became the effect of Woods' absence. ...more

February 22, 2009

The city council is placing its confidence in the old adage, "The third time is a charm." ...more

February 18, 2009

The speed with which the president wants to get this "stimulus" bill enacted into law makes me suspicious of what is really in it. I understand the bill consists of 500 pages. I don't think the House or Senate members have had time to read it thoroughly and know its contents fully. ...more

February 12, 2009

Inshore fishing continues to suffer from cold fronts, a drop in water temperature, wind and some unusual but much-needed rain. Water temperatures inside the Bay were in the high 50s early in the month, and that generally makes for tough fishing on the flats. ...more

February 11, 2009

5A-7 GIRLS SOCCER GATORS CONTINUE HEX OVER BEARS, 1-0 ...more

January 21, 2009

Save the pennies and they will grow into dollars, the old adage goes. ...more

December 24, 2008

I see the solution to the auto industry problem, and it would fix strained finances for all allied businesses up and down the line. People who build cars should cut their own wages by 25 percent. ...more

December 3, 2008