Repubs Rally Late In Highlands Early Voting

SEBRING, October 31, 2008 – Registered Republican voters were making a late rally in early voting in Highlands County but still trailed Democrats by some 900 votes.
For the first time since early voting began Oct. 20, Republicans trickled past Democrats on Wednesday and Thursday, 768 to 737 and 853 to 822. The victories still left [...]

Friday Night Fight: Movies vs. Football

SEBRING, October 31, 2008 – Movie openers collide with Sebring’s homecoming game at Firemen’s Memorial Field and Avon Park’s hosting of DeSoto. At least on this Fridy night, the football games may win.
It is, relatively, a quiet movie weekend.
For instance, the Carmike Cinema at the Lakeshore Mall presents you with Zack And Miri Make A [...]

FOOTBALL: Spooky Braden River Visits Sebring

SEBRING, October 31, 2008 – Okay, this is not a straight sports story, understand?
We have been getting some strong feelings about Braden River over the past several months. It seems that, in some circles, they have become a more bitter rival than Avon Park, like in girls softball when, in the spring, the Braden River [...]

Panel Says Germaine The Best Choice For Clerk Of Courts

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SEBRING – A select panel of voters favors Bob Germaine to become the new Highlands County Clerk of Courts.
Germaine, 57, has 37 years experience in the Clerk’s office, where he has handled courthouse operations, budgets, confidential documents, and technological acquisitions. He supervises 42 people.
Mary [...]

Lady Streaks Bow Out Of District Volleyball

SEBRING, October 30, 2008 – It has been a hectic year for Sebring High School varsity volleyball Head Coach Venessa Sinness. She’s teaching advanced and honors science courses. She’s working on a master’s degree and nearing the end. She’s trying to raise a family with husband, Joe. And she’s coaching Sebring’s dynamic volleyball team.
That’s why [...]

Rays Fall In World Series Clincher

SEBRING, October 30, 2008 – The historic run of the Tampa Bay Rays is over. The Rays fell in the rain-delayed Game 5 Wednesday night, 4-3, to the now World Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Philly’s series tally was 4 games to 1.
We are proud of what Tampa accomplished and look forward to next year.

URGENT: Sebring Eliminated From Volleyball Districts

BRADEN RIVER, October 29, 2008 – The Sebring Lady Blue Streaks have lost their district semifinal volleyball match against the Braden River Lady Pirates, 3 games to 1. The loss ends the Lady Streaks’ 2008 season.

Game On: Tampa, Philly Resume Tonight

SEBRING, October 29, 2008 – Major League Baseball gave the green light to the Phillies and the Rays to resume Game 5 of the 2008 World Series.
The resumption begins at 8:37 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. It will be the bottom of the 6th inning, with the Rays and Phillies tied, [...]

VOLLEYBALL: Sebring Prepares for Next Opponent

SEBRING, October 28, 2008 – The Sebring Lady Blue Streaks varsity volleyball team plays Wednesday night against the winner of tonght’s Braden River-Hardee matchup.
The Lady Streaks crushed bottom seeded Booker in three straight games Monday night, 25-10, 25-17, and 25-20.
No. 1 seeded DeSoto owned a bye and will face the Avon Park-Palmetto winner in Wednesday’s [...]

Weather Remains Iffy For Rays Phillies Game 5

SEBRING, October 28, 2008 – Meteorologists remained uncertain Tuesday whether rain would continue to postpone Game 5 of the 2008 World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies are tied at 2-2, with 3 1/2 innings to play whenever the game resumes. Philly holds a 3 games to 1 lead.
The forecast for Tuesday prompted Major [...]