Highlands County Schools have a reason to be proud with the recent selection of the Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year at each campus and the district office. ...more

January 10, 2009

Genealogists love research trips. Nothing rivals the hunt, whether it takes place seated in front of a microfilm machine or tramping through a weedy cemetery. ...more

December 14, 2008

If you've been following this column for a while, you're no stranger to my feelings on wills. In a nutshell, if you're an adult with a family or assets that you care about, you should have one. In particular, if you have children and have yet to start a will, you're doing your family a major disservice. But what about a legacy plan? ...more

September 14, 2008

James Hugh Austin, 61, of Spring Hill, died Monday, June 2, at his home. He was born in Knox City, Texas, and moved to this area 18 years ago from Arlington, Texas. ...more

June 5, 2008

She was consistently first in line with a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand or a hot meal whenever someone was in need. ...more

November 7, 2007