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THE VILLAGES — The actual reasons why are unknown, but it’s possible that some Villagers who receive Social Security or veterans benefits haven’t applied for their economic stimulus check.

THE VILLAGES — Betty (Skelton) Erde will be among a class of seven racing greats when she is inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Detroit next month with Michael Andretti, Buddy Baker, John Force, Richie Ginther, Wayne Rainey and Paul Goldsmith.

BUSHNELL — Anyone with a private health insurance plan might be interested in how the Sumter County Commission is dealing with anticipated increases in county employee benefits.

THE VILLAGES — Villagers with close ties to a deputy sheriff killed in the line of duty Tuesday at Fort Walton Beach are grieving his death.

THE VILLAGES — It took Paul and Susan Morel, of the Village of Bonnybrook, a year and about 6,300 miles to travel the Great Loop in their catamaran. Now that they are back, they realize how much the trip has changed their lives.

THE VILLAGES — Residents had questions and concerns at Tuesday’s commission meeting about the county’s new policy to bill homeowner insurance policies for fire department responses.

THE VILLAGES — On its Web site, the state Agency for Workforce Innovation listed 66 job openings posted in just the past two weeks for The Villages area.

SUMMERFIELD — Four men accused of burglarizing an Ocala jewelry store early Tuesday and leading police on a high-speed chase were arrested after a manhunt in local neighborhoods, officials said.

LADY LAKE — Citing the need to maintain a high level of town-funded services, Lady Lake commissioners proposed increasing property taxes next year.

THE VILLAGES — Fay Driscoll finds playing Scrabble a great mental exercise. “I do this because it helps my mind, and I like it as well,” the Village of Country Club Hills resident said Monday afternoon, while playing the game at Paradise Recreation Center.

THE VILLAGES — While recent research into the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease leaves many questions unanswered, it gives Jackie Preston hope.

THE VILLAGES — With its warm, humid weather and abundant rainfall, under the right conditions, Central Florida is a natural breeding ground for mosquitoes.

THE VILLAGES — Many Villagers have expressed their wish to help the family of Tony Snow, the former White House press secretary who was the son of Village of La Reynalda resident Jim Snow.

THE VILLAGES — Republican state House candidate Will Pruitt’s tenure as Center Hill police chief included violent outbursts, lax oversight of his officers and the alleged misuse of department property, according to personnel records obtained from his time with that department.

THE VILLAGES — Think about population growth in The Villages. Now, take a look at your neighbor. You’re likely to see the faces of Evelyn Hayes, Carol Gentil or Bruce and Leslie Frimet.

THE VILLAGES — The Paper Cards and Crafts group that meets twice weekly at Colony Cottage Recreation Center consists of creative individuals who, during one gathering, quickly crafted name tags.

THE VILLAGES — Pat Winhold’s collection makes beautiful music. For the past 35 years, she has gathered more than 80 music boxes and put them on display in a couple of curio cabinets.

Question of the day — “Are you in The Mix?” If you are a Villages resident and haven’t checked inside your Daily Sun today, please take a moment and do so. Once there, you’ll find a new product that we’re very excited about.

THE VILLAGES — Construction activity last year in Sumter County added almost a half-billion dollars in new assessed value to the county’s tax rolls. Nearly 90 percent of that amount came from The Villages.