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VOLUME 12, NO. 28
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‘We didn’t fill in the blanks’ Volusia County Schools to hold community meeting to explain Riverview’s transfer to Osceola site. PAGE 5A
This slice gets a thumbs up
School Way Café lets students pick which pizzas will be served next year. PAGE 9A
Seabreeze high school football players take part in Pizza Wars on Tuesday, March 12. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
PAC closes after fire in theater
NEW STORE
RESIGNATION
Port Orange resident to open Chuck & Bliss boutique in Ormond Beach. PAGE 10A
Volusia County Beach Safety director resigns. PAGE 8A
McCLURE CASE
Sheriff’s Office identifies found remains as those of missing Ormond Beach girl. PAGE 8A
CAPTURING THE LIGHT
Friends of the PAC president called fire a ‘gut punch.’
Galerie Elan hosts new exhibit featuring art by 16 Ormond Beach artists. PAGE 1B
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Captured in black and white
MISS STOUT
Ormond Beach City Commission OKs legal name change for the MacDonald House. PAGE 3A
The Casements Camera Club presents its 31st “Ebony & Ivory Show.” PAGE 1B
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Seabreeze High School freshman installs flag retirement drop boxes in Ormond Beach. PAGE 2B
Runners-up Mainland girls basketball team falls in overtime in state championship game last week.
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INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 9A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 5B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A McMillan....................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 3B Real Estate................ PAGE 11A
End of the road Mainland boys basketball team falls to Tampa Blake in state semifinal. “Greet the Dawn” by Neala McCarten. Courtesy photo
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