Veterans Day is a federal holiday meant to honor military personnel who have sacrificed their lives for the good of our nation. ...more

November 4, 2009

You'll find novelties as well as staples in our Market Basket highlights this week. ...more

October 30, 2009

A Chilean Style Hot Dog. ...more

October 28, 2009

The second annual Thanksgiving Homeless Awareness Benefit will be held on Nov. 24 at the Redland Christian Migrant Association's Hopewell campus. ...more

October 28, 2009

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door. I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch. Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants. You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night. ...more

October 27, 2009

Even as the annual Halloween bash was winding down, the Aripeka Elks Lodge was still full of hundreds of people. ...more

October 24, 2009

Heritage Museum hosts annual haunted house event. ...more

October 7, 2009

Spring Hill Garden Club will conduct its annual fall plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3, at the plant nursery located at 1489 Parker Ave., off Spring Hill Drive. ...more

October 2, 2009

The Plant City Garden Club will kick off the fall gardening season Oct. 10 with a new event, GardenFest 2009. ...more

September 23, 2009

The local American Legion post plans to show its appreciation to area veterans at an Oct. 10 open house. ...more

September 20, 2009