An event slated for this weekend aims to help veterans and their family members negotiate the often labyrinthine challenge of securing benefits. ...more

January 29, 2009

Hernando County Fire Rescue Chief Mike Nickerson Tuesday will recommend county commissioners lower his EMS budget for 2009 from 0.5839 mills to 0.5598 mills, a reduction of $138,000 annually. ...more

August 4, 2008

Here are some of the public celebrations scheduled for Independence Day: • 'Happy Birthday, U.S.A.' The Veterans Council of Highlands County Inc., the Veterans Advisory Board, and the Veterans Committee of the Sebring Elks will host a "Happy Birthday, U.S.A." ceremony at the Sebring Elks Lodge on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. ...more

June 29, 2008

Hernando County Ostomy Association will hold an indoor picnic at 12:30 p.m. today, June 19, at the Oak Hill Enrichment Center located at 11375 Cortez Blvd. This will be the last meeting until September. For more information, call Joan at 352-686-1077 or Nancy at 352-597-7933. ...more

June 19, 2008

Green Bean To Host 'A Day At The Spa' SPRING HILL - Green Bean Organic Market will host "A Day At The Spa" on Saturday, June 21, at the store located at 11020 Northcliffe Blvd. The event will feature a choice of a free spa treatment, such as, a 10-minute chair massage; a professional facial featuring Devita Italian tomato or cappuccino masks; a manicure with the Green Bean's new line of vegan nail lacquer from SpaRitual; makeup makeovers with Larenim all-natural makeup; or $10 off a salon hair cut and style at NYLA Salon. Gift baskets will be auctioned off (with proceeds to benefit a friend in need), and complimentary organic wine, chocolate, and henna tattooing will be offered. Reservations are required before June 21 for the spa treatment, so either visit the Green Bean to sign up or call the store at 352-688-7979. ...more

June 12, 2008

SEBRING — The U.S. House of Representatives was expected to approve on Wednesday $406,767 to build a new Highlands County Veterans Service Office, said Congressman Tim Mahoney. The funding was included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday night. "It's great," said Harry Marsh, president of the Highlands County Veterans Council, a committee which reports to the Highlands County commissioners. "We've been expecting this. It's been an ongoing process." When he was elected a year ago, Mahoney committed to help get the money, and he delivered on the promise, Marsh said. Marsh believes the building will cost about $100,000 more than Congress appropriated, but the county commissioners are expected to provide the rest. ...more

December 20, 2007

SEBRING — Iraq War veteran Joshua Gdovin was pleased and a little surprised when a child greeted him with thanks at a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Beach on Monday. The Avon Park Battery "B" 3-116 Field Artillery National Guard member attended the ceremony on the shores of Lake Jackson, along with about 150 others, many dressed in uniform. "The kids came up and shook hands and I was so proud of what's going on," said the 22-year old who joined the service in 2003. "The more people here, the better." Like many with similar thoughts, Gdovin said he was moved to hear "Taps" played at the close of the ceremony. ...more

November 13, 2007