Gary Schram News Today

The countdown to the unveiling of the 30-foot Christmas tree in downtown Inverness has entered its final phase, with the official lighting ceremony scheduled between 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. on

Friday morning was chilly and dank. Every so often a light-yet-annoying sprinkle of rain would fall. None of it, however, put a damper on what soon was to unfold on

Progress on what eventually will be the 30-foot tall Christmas tree that will adorn the Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness has been slow yet steady, despite “hiccups” along the way,

According to Inverness Mayor Bob Plaisted, reception by members of the Tourism Development Council (TDC) to his proposal regarding Christmas was that of excitement and support. That proposal is to