office. She took office in 2000, started working in the elections office when she was 17 and served as assistant supervisor of elections for seven years. ...more

October 14, 2008 |

Research the origins of the proposed new department facilities. You will find that the county commissioners suggested that all government departments bring forth their projected needs for the future and submit expansion possibilities. You will find Susan Benton complied with that request with energy and foresight. Unlike other department heads that will also need expansion for their departments, but haven't taken the time (i.e. extra work,) or used imagination to submit a plan, she did as requested. ...more

September 12, 2008 |

South Florida Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education Department is offering a series of workshops this fall. ...more

September 7, 2008 |

Voice Of The People Re: Letter to the editor from David Robinson in the Aug. 11 edition of Hernando Today. ...more

August 15, 2008 |

Hernando schools superintendent Wayne Alexander got married last week, but he's not talking. ...more

August 12, 2008 |

Although the cross country season isn't slated to begin until the week of Sept. 15, this past week has been a whirlwind for coaches and a few outstanding runners around the county. ...more

August 7, 2008 |

I had to laugh at one part of Darrel Johnston's letter to the editor in Saturday's paper (Aug 2.) He said that the deputies he knows applaud Sheriff Benton's performance during her term in office. I know quite a number of deputies myself and that surely is not what I hear. While they are glad to have some upgraded equipment, they are aware that most of these upgrades have been given to deputies who are on the road. As parents of school children, they wish some of the money would be spent on those deputies and services which most closely affect the lives, safety and welfare of their children. They would like to see more neighborhood patrols, especially since many of them work at night and have to leave sleeping families to do so. It only takes a few trips down U.S. 27 to see where the law enforcement effort is concentrated. Speed is not the only problem we have in Highlands County. ...more

August 6, 2008 |

The city should ask the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Office to handle filing duties for city council candidates, a council member recommended Monday. ...more

July 8, 2008 |

Would eliminate perception of bias. ...more

July 7, 2008 |

Ah, there's nothing like a relaxing three-day weekend. ...more

May 18, 2008 |