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VOLUME 12, NO. 50
Making North Halifax Drive a safer road City Commission approves $45,000 contract for traffic safety study.
PRE-SEASON WIN PAGE 6B
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DE ATON WINS
Kristin Deaton wins Ormond Zone 3 race with almost 52% of vote. 3A
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School district experiences shortage of laptops after over 11,000 are turned in for repairs. PAGE 4A
BIT BY BIT
The Tech Tutor celebrates two years in business in Volusia. PAGE 4B
HEALTH MILESTONE Halifax Health is first in the U.S. to treat cancer patients using new technology. PAGE 5A
RETAIL COMING
Shopping Plaza is planned for Hunter’s Ridge development PAGE 4A
DEFENSE SHINES
Mainland Bucs end drought with a late touchdown in their kickoff classic. PAGE 7B
Pedestrian killed in crash on Nova Road A 74-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Nova Road on Saturday, Aug. 17, Ormond Beach Police reported. The crash took place at the intersection of Hand Avenue and Nova Road at around 6:25 a.m. Police report the vehicle was traveling northbound on the right lane of Nova Road, with a green traffic light, at the time of the crash. The pedestrian, whose identity was not released, was heading eastbound across Nova Road. He was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash, police report. The driver of the vehicle did not see the pedestrian until it was too late to stop. The driver pulled over, called 911 and cooperated with the investigation. No charges are expected to be filed against the driver. The man was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Kristin Deaton campaigns for office at the corner of Tymber Creek Road and West Granada Boulevard. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
‘A hub for homegrown businesses’ PAGE 5A
Ormond MainStreet recognized by the state.
The Mrs. Ropers
INDEX
New social group “Costume Crazies” take on Ormond’s downtown.
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Class Act Kids in Ormond Beach now has a permanent home after eight years of traveling to schools. 31 Supper Club is one of the restaurants within Ormond downtown district. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/Mark Krancer
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