After three days of testimony from co-workers, parents of students in her class and experts, former Venice Elementary School teacher Diana O'Neill took the witness stand today in her own defense. ...more

February 13, 2009

Higher fares for THE BUS is among topics up for debate at Tuesday's county commission meeting. ...more

September 15, 2008

Rich "Goose" Gossage Born Jan. 5, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the ninth round of the 1970 amateur draft and played for nine teams in 22 years. ... Led the American League in saves in 1975 (26), 1978 (27) and 1980 (33) and was runner-up twice. ... Ranks third in wins in relief (115) and innings pitched in relief (1,556). ... His 1,502 strikeouts place him behind only Hoyt Wilhelm among pitchers who primarily pitched in relief. ... Named an All-Star eight times as a reliever, besides one selection as a starter. ...more

July 27, 2008