NEW PORT RICHEY —What do the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York City, Mother’s Day in May and the song “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” have in common? They all began in 1908, which is when Margaret McInerney was born.

By Christina Bates, Special to The Laker

DADE CITY -- Sunrise Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center in Dade City has honored Zephyrhills High School student Meike Groh as the volunteer of the month for August.

TAMPA -- The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Region, will host the first annual Bridesmaids’ Ball on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, 211 N. Tampa Street.

By Joe Potter, Staff Writer

DADE CITY — Two Odessa teenagers were honored by Pasco County Commissioners Tuesday, Aug. 12, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in scouting.

By Larry Munroe, Special to The Laker

ZEPHYRHILLS — Employees from Progress Energy spent several hours on Thursday, July 24, sprucing up the Community Aging and Retirement Services Zephyrhills Senior/Community Center.