HACKETT, THOMAS E. (BUD), 81 of Orlando passed away May 18, 2004 at his home. Born April 11, 1923 in Leominster, Massachusetts, Bud was a veteran of WWII, serving as a tail gunner in the 333rd squadron of the 94th Bomb Group at Rougham Field, England. A member of the “Lucky Bastards Club”, he survived […]
The Marion County Tourism Development Council met Thursday to discuss funding for three proposed swimming events that together are projected to generate just under $5 million in tourism revenues for Marion County.