Old-Time Sugar Cane Grinding By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Every Fall the descendants of our pioneer families gather to continue the age-old ritual of sugar cane grinding. It’s an opportunity to renew family connections and welcome...
Citrus County’s Vital Ice Connection By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Today we simply go to our freezer when we need a glass of ice. The refrigerator keeps food cold and stores all of those leftovers after our Thanksgiving dinner. Obtaining...
Letters to the Homefront By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Soldiers and sailors relied on mail to retain their ties to the loved ones they left behind. While the uniforms, weapons and adversaries may have changed over the years, the...
The Growth of 4-H in Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Originating from humble beginnings, today’s Citrus County 4-H program has grown to encompass 18 different clubs covering a wide variety of interests. This article explores...
Citrus County’s Deputy Dawgs By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Canines have supported law enforcement long before the establishment of Citrus County. Primarily used as trackers in the past, their role has shifted to keep pace with the...
Olympians Arrive in Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society A prominent canoeing expert once called Citrus County “…the most fantastic place I’ve ever paddled”. Growing from humble beginnings, the annual Citrus County canoe and kayak...
A Trip Back to 1925 By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Exactly 100 years ago, events in Citrus County occurred that still impact us today. To celebrate my 100th article, let’s set the way-back machine to 1925 and time-travel to a pivotal year...
Citrus County Jobs That Have Faded into History By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society There is a continual cycle of occupations that were once in demand but have faded into history. Each generation employed workers in roles that have largely...
The First Woman Mayor of Inverness By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Kathleen Balasch played many roles in her career: artist, business owner, teacher, City Council member, President of the City Council and the first woman Mayor of Inverness. Early...
Citrus County’s Jeopardy Master By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Question: He was the original host of the Jeopardy TV program from 1964 – 1979 before retiring in Crystal River. Answer: (in the form of a question): Who was Art Fleming? Jeopardy remains...
