When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008

When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008

Kudos to Darryl Scott for the amazing changes under way at Animal Control. Keep up the great work. It's wonderful to see county personnel working hard to make it a first-class facility as well as putting funds to their intended use. What baffles me is, how did his predecessor stay in the position for so long while the facility remained dilapidated and the cat's area was in such horrendous shape as described in the Jan. 20 Highlands Today article? ...more

January 30, 2008

Although it's important to get flu vaccines, getting stabbed with a needle is unpleasant for adults, and downright scary for children. Korean researchers are working on a way to circumvent the pain and tears: flu vaccines that can be placed under the tongue. Better ways of delivering vaccine have long been under study, ranging from orally to inhaled, but all seem to have drawbacks. ...more

January 29, 2008

As I write this, it seems Mitt Romney is under attack by his competitors for the GOP nomination who are trying to help themselves by hurting him. In fact, as to some it puts me in mind of those animals who eat their young. ...more

January 10, 2008

Traffic had no further disruptions Saturday on Interstate 75 in Marion County after pigs had taken over a portion of the highway Friday. ...more

January 6, 2008