Nazdar, Two local churches will have fish dinners on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. From 4 to 6 p.m., they will serve baked or fried pollack, baked beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, or macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Both selections come with rolls, dessert and beverage. The cost is $6.50 for adults, $3 for age 12 and under, or $16 for the family plan. Take-out is available, and tickets are on sale now. Worship service will follow at 7 p.m. ...more

February 3, 2008

We early "snowbirds" arrived during the months of October, November and December. We anticipated the many craft fairs prior to Christmas, as in years past. ...more

January 23, 2008

North Port police have arrested four high school students in connection with a series of burglaries at two local churches. ...more

January 17, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Go ahead, complain about the commercialization of Christmas. ...more

December 6, 2007

All three incorporated areas in Highlands County will celebrate Halloween trick or treat tonight. Sebring residents should expect guests from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Lake Placid ghosts, ghouls and goblins will be on the streets from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Fall Festival in DeVane Park will attract elementary aged children from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Avon Park residents will experience more super heroes than usual on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. ...more

October 27, 2007

For two decades Don Smith has spent his days making molds and fitting amputees with his prosthetic creations. ...more

October 17, 2007

For two decades, Don Smith has spent his days making molds and fitting amputees with his prosthetic creations. ...more

September 22, 2007

For two decades Don Smith has spent his days making molds and fitting amputees with his prosthetic creations. ...more

September 19, 2007