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VOLUME 13, NO. 35
SEABREEZE ROYALTY PAGE 4B
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Superintendent: OBE is not ‘on the chopping block’ Balgobin shuts down school closure rumor, calls board member Brosemer’s statement ‘irresponsible.’ PAGE 5A
City outlines methods to fix flooding
Donut Dash brings community, OBPD together 3A
Staff points to watershed analyses and ‘Transform 386’ funds to implement solutions. PAGE 2A INSIDE ANNUAL REBIDDING
City commission push for local preference in city health insurance bid. PAGE 4A
DISTRICT TITLES
Seabreeze tennis teams win district championships but fall in regional semis. PAGE 7B
SEAWALLS
Construction of Ormond’s buried seawall is ahead of schedule. PAGE 6A
BOWLING TITLE
Seabreeze’s Kara Beissel helps Youngstown State win national bowling title. PAGE 7B
NOW CLOSED
Emma Craik and Renee Scotty jump over the finish line of the Donut Dash 5K on Saturday, April 19 at TheTrails Shopping Center. Photo by Michele Meyers
Thirsty Turtle Seagrill closes in Ormond Beach. PAGE 8A
EARTH DAY
Environmental Discovery Center hosted the annual event with nature-themed activities and informative environmental exhibitors on Saturday, April 19. PAGE 8A
Seabreeze wins district with 15-0 rout Four-inning no-hitter in championship PAGE 5B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Desiree Martinez takes a photo with the Easter Bunny during the Easter at The Trails celebration. Photo by Connor McCarthy
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The Sandcrabs celebrate with the district championship trophy after their 15-0 win over Belleview. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The community was invited to celebrate Easter at The Trails on Saturday, April 19. The annual event featured photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, a balloon twist artist, face painting and a bounce house. Dairy Queen provided free ice cream cones and Five Star Pizza handed out pizza slices.