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VOLUME 12, NO. 36
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
City works to prevent flooding Ormond Beach has received over $5 million in state funds for a new pump station in Central Park area. PAGE 4A
An Olympic effort OBPD raises $6,000 for Special Olympics Florida with torch run. PAGE 4A
Local Special Olympians Lance Avery, Emily Spottiswood, Riley Jackson, Kira Lyman and Tony Lecates were excited for OBPD’s first Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida on Saturday, May 4. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Beach sidewalk placed on hold
PEACE SCHOOL
Commission tables request by hotel sidewalks to remove access from plans.
FINE ARTS
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Temple Beth-El, Congregation B’nai Torah are combining their Sunday schools. PAGE 5B
Kate Hammer-Witty paints nature. PAGE 3B
ARRESTED
THRILL OF THE GRILL
Ormond woman jailed after she tried to stab ex-husband. PAGE 6A
Ormond Burger Week excitement is growing. Also, meet Hamburger Harry.
BUS FARES
Volusia County looks to increase Votran fares. PAGE 4A
A GLOBAL IMPACT Doctor honored with humanitarian award for radiology services in Kenya. PAGE 11A
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Skye Russell, Hamburger Harry, Carly Krajewski and Billie Jo Kaler.
Earth day is every day World Famous Boat Tours captains do their part to clean the Halifax River. PAGE 5A Carolyn Flynn, of Ablaze in Color
Art in public spaces Ormond Beach hosts 50th annual Art in the Park event.
PAGE 1B INDEX
Cameron Pretko. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 3B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Play ball! Photos from Ormond Beach Youth Baseball and Softball Association leagues, as they continue their season at Nova Rec. Capt. Nick Demichina holds up a Styrofoam cup fished from the river. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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