Do you have a favorite Christmas remembrance or reminiscence? What single event helped make the holiday season so special? Did one happening forever change the way you view Christmas? A story of special Christmas memories will be printed on Dec. 25. To be included, contact Highlands Today reporter Bill Rettew at 863-5857 or e-mail him at wrettew@highlandstoday.com ...more

December 20, 2007

It took less than 30 seconds for the Silver Bridge to tumble into the Ohio River, killing 46 people and leaving towns on either side stunned and bereft. Stephen Darst, who saw it happen 40 years ago Saturday, has relived that half-minute countless times. ...more

December 16, 2007

This week, people across the country will pause to celebrate Thanksgiving. ...more

November 22, 2007

This week, people across the country will pause to celebrate Thanksgiving. ...more

November 21, 2007

This week, people across the country will pause to celebrate Thanksgiving. ...more

November 21, 2007

Hundreds of people gathered under blue autumn skies Friday to dedicate an expansive hillside memorial to the Columbine High School massacre victims, after more than eight years of money struggles and occasional disputes. ...more

September 22, 2007

Several hundred mourners gathered in a cavernous church Friday evening to celebrate a girl who danced in the rain, lit up a room and died too soon. Raquel Carreras, killed in an auto accident one week ago, was remembered by family and friends as an eternally cheerful and energetic 14-year-old who made friends by the dozens and who will not be easily forgotten by them. ...more

September 21, 2007

I wish to personally say thank you to all the good citizens who took the time to come out on Sept. 9 to the Remembrance Tribute to that tragic day on 9/11 held at Heron's Garden in Lake Placid. We had a nice crowd, a little disappointing that there were not more that attended, but very appreciative of the patriotic minded folks that did come out. The speakers all were great and gave a lot of good thoughts for all of us to ponder on. How thankful we should all be for the freedom that we still have in this great land of ours. It only takes a moment in time to change things. May our nation never have to go through this type of tragedy again. There is enough turmoil in this land as it is that we can hardly control. But if we all stick together as a loving nation we can overcome all adversities in this life and work for the betterment of mankind. ...more

September 14, 2007

Pasco County paused Tuesday to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and to support members of the military. Events were held throughout the county, including the continuation of a tradition started one year after the attacks. ...more

September 12, 2007

When the hurricanes of 2005 hit the Gulf Coast, few of us would have believed that two years later, we would still be taking about the overwhelming needs of the survivors. Yet, as we look back on the devastation and see the slow pace of recovery, we understand that this conversation may be with us for years to come. Any conversation of recovery efforts must include a resounding "thank you" to the many people who came together in response to the worst hurricane season in the history of our country. Thanks to all the first responders who made their way to the Gulf Coast region, with only a desire to help in their hearts. Thanks to the thousands who kept coming to the affected area to aid in recovery. Thanks to supporters who provided the financial resources to make the relief and recovery activities possible. In the midst of what became a national emergency, the people of Highlands County responded. We showed character; a team of caring citizens, community leaders and community organizations who chipped in to make the recovery effort meaningful. ...more

September 9, 2007