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VOLUME 13, NO. 47
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Students, put your phones away New law further restricts cell phone use at school; Volusia, Flagler school districts talk enforcement. PAGE 3A
Walmart expansion gets board approval Planning Board asks for further clearing of buffer to prevent homeless camps. PAGE 4A INSIDE RECOGNITION
Florida Rep. Bill Partington honored with 2025 Legislative Appreciation Award PAGE 6A
SCHOOLS Q+A
Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer talks priorities, goals and challenges for upcoming schoo year. PAGE 5A
HISTORIC ELECTION
Noah Clark, as “Nathan Detroit,” and Jennifer McGill as “Miss Adelaide.” Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Junior League of Daytona Beach elects first Black president in its 90-year history. PAGE 6A
‘Guys and Dolls’ to take center stage Halifax Repertory Theatre’s show opens July 25 at the News-Journal Center. PAGE 1B
HEALTHY CATS
Op-ed: Vaccines are an essential component of keeping your cat healthy. PAGE 8A
Prepping for a marathon
Scott Baker to wheel in NYC Marathon to raise awareness for spinal cord research. PAGE 7B
Five decades in business Ormond Beach’s East Coast Insurors celebrates its 50th anniversary. PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 8C Letters........................ PAGE 8A McMillan..................... PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 6B
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Scott Baker, who became paralyzed in 1982, has been training for the NYC marathon using an arm bike. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Steve Hall on July 5th 1975, on the day of his business opening.
Steve Hall reminiscing on his first photo in front of his business in 1975. Courtesy photos