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  The Polk County Times

Drive helps tornado victims
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
In his last appearance as interim school superintendent, John Stewart had little to offer at the May 22 Polk County Public Schools Board of Education meeting. What he did have … read more.
Board cuts budget by more than $2 million
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:30AM
By taking a hard look at its staffing, the Polk County School Board has managed to pare some $2.2 from what was a looming $18 million deficit, caused in part … read more.
Grey fired from assistant superintendent post
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:30AM
After being called on the carpet several times in recent months, Interim School Superintendent of Schools John Stewart opted last week to give Business Services Assistant Superintendent Mark Grey the … read more.
Rooney direct, to the point at Tiger Bay
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:28AM
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-District 17, did not mince words or sidestep questions at the Monday, June 10, Tiger Bay of Polk County monthly gathering. Like all guests who appear before … read more.
Elderly care in jeopardy
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
Caregivers who vowed to keep their loved ones at home and out of a nursing home are worried that they won’t be able to keep their promise if the county’s … read more.
Students help tornado victims
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
After watching the tornado damage in Moore, Okla., on the Channel 1 news at Bartow High School exceptional students in Teresa Mount’s class wanted to help. They helped by baking … read more.
Churches set aside denominations for worship
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:30AM
For a few hours, they set their denomination emphasis aside to unite for the cause they all had in common: Jesus. The Business, Civic and Ministry Coalition organized the event, … read more.
PSC is state leader in preparing graduates
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
Polk State College is once again the state’s leader in preparing graduates for immediate employment. New data show that 86 percent of students in the college’s workforce-based programs secured employment … read more.
‘We will miss him terribly’
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:30AM
Ron Pritchard’s feeling about the school he has been involved in professionally for the last 23 years is simple but heartfelt: “I love Bartow High School.” Many of the school’s … read more.
Program to serve more girls
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
Girls Inc., the national afterschool and summer camp program for girls is coming to Bartow, starting this school year. The first Girls Inc. program was opened in 1864 in Waterbury, … read more.
Ambulances with only two wheels
Thu  Jun 20 2013 10:28AM
Taking their lead from riders in last year’s Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, some members of the Haines City Fire Department and the Polk County Fire Rescue department have taken to the … read more.
Teachers discover program may be in jeopardy
Sat  Jun 22 2013 08:00AM
With the school year officially over, many teachers are in the process of planning next year’s curriculum for their students. Polk’s Nature Discovery Center teacher, Sherri Brownkatz was in this … read more.

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