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...
