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• Letters to the editor for August 28, 2010

  Opinions

  Created: Friday, 27 August 2010 07:26

  

  Hog-tied To the editor: Through the pages of The Osceola News-Gazette, I'd like to address the subject of feral pigs (hoggus horribilis) which plague much of Poinciana. ...

• Beginning to hanker for W

  Opinions

  Created: Friday, 27 August 2010 07:19

  

  Ross MackenzieTribune Media A random walk among issues currently in the news... Do you miss George Bush yet? ...

• Why I like Mike Huckabee

  Opinions

  Created: Friday, 27 August 2010 07:10

  

  Leonard PittsTribune Media "I'm a conservative, but I'm not mad at everybody over it." — Mike HuckabeeI'm writing this to say just one thing: I like Mike.That would be Michael Dale Huckabee, former Baptist preacher,...

• Horner, Attkisson, Miers, Wheeler and Horn win; McKay vs. Long in run-off

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:20

  

  Attkisson Miers By Fallan PattersonStaff Writer Frank Attkisson and Don Miers will face off Nov. 2 for the district 4 seat on the Osceola County Commission with both taking consid...

• Grieb wins; Van Meter vs. Rentas in run-off

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:15

  

  Grieb By Brian McBrideAssociate Editor According to Osceola County primary election results Tuesday, a current Kissimmee city commissioner easily won a second term on seat 4, while a political newco...

• Marydia makes strides

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:07

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew SullivanState Rep. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, center, pauses for prayer prior to the start of a town hall meeting in Marydia Aug. 19. The meeting focused on eliminating crime and provid...

• It's back to school

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:02

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew SullivanParents of three children at the newly-opened East Lake Elementary, Jose and Jessie Gonzalez, speak with Osceola County School District Superintendent Michael Grego at a brea...

• Chalifoux sues Horner

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:00

  

  Thomas Chalifoux Jr., who was a candidate for state House district 79 in the primary Tuesday but lost, on Monday filed a lawsuit in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court against Mike Horner, the incumbent in the House race,...

• News Briefs for August 26, 2010

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:56

  Above is a reproduction of the sticker that the Osceola County Sheriff's Office will provide to businesses about no money being kept in the cash register. Operation Open and Empty The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has launched a new ...

• County squads play ball

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:48

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Gateway players run sprints after a recent scrimmage. The Panthers visit Satellite Beach Friday for their Kickoff Classic. Chargers will host Knights today By Ken J...

• Remote officials not a good idea

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:46

  

  Rick Pedone Sports Editor Citizen journalism is the rage in this digital era, but now we’ve taken it up a level. Citizen officiating. ...

• Kowboys are ‘rock stars’ at local charity

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:38

  

  Photo/Special to the News-Gazette A dozen members of the Osceola Kowboys football team volunteered several times at Give Kids the World during the summer, supervised by Jo Beach (far left) and Beth Jeffcoat ...

• School Board: think local

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 08:03

  

  We are scratching our head over the recent Osceola County School Board decision Aug. 10 to reconsider an earlier vote related to establishing a health clinic to serve employees and their families. ...

• Letters to the editor for August 26, 2010

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 08:00

  Logo controversy To the editor: In reference to the city election in August or November concerning the vote on whether to add “In God We Trust,” to the city logo, I myself am a Christian, but here is food for thought: First, it will cost taxpayers�...

• Two festivals on tap for Poinciana

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  Lisa D’Cato Poinciana WriterAugust in Poinciana is always a good time to think nice cool thoughts. There are two festivals coming up — one in October, the other in November. If you are a vendor, now is the time to book your space and prepare for Flori...

• The good, the bad and all the opportunities

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  Robert RosenEdward Jones As an investor, you often may have to digest a great deal of information, some positive and some negative. And right now, you can find both the good and the bad –  but most importantly, you can find investment opportunitie...

• County clerk honors manager and employee

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  The Osceola County Clerk’s Office recently announced the August manager and employee of the month ...

• The love of the sauce helps keep Schiano’s Pizza going

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  By Lamont E. CleggFor the News-GazetteIt’s not your typical, hole-in-the-wall, mall food court restaurant. It has a loyal following, and after almost 25 years, it has become a staple of the community and a destination location for many outside of Osceol...

• ‘Can I purchase a Burmese python?’

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  By Joy HillFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionA new statute concerning certain nonnative reptiles in Florida went into effect July 1, and new regulations concerning these same species will go into effect Aug. 23. The Florida Fish and Wildlif...

• Grego: County’s school system is in ‘good shape’

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00

  By Rick MadewellAssistant EditorOsceola County’s school system is in “good shape,” according to the system’s leader. ...