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VOLUME 14, NO. 4
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Further cuts limit tax hike to 5% City reduces tax rate based on Sargent’s proposed cuts, as Leslie disassociates himself from mailer. PAGE 3A
Elks drop ducks, pick up smiles Third annual duck drop fundraiser. PAGE 1B
Bringing back Billy’s Tap Room One of Ormond’s oldest restaurants eyes fall reopening. PAGE 10A INSIDE LEGAL OPINION
NDAs for some Volusia schools staff are not ‘unconstitutional’, attorneys say. PAGE 5A
FIRE EXTINGUISHED
Fire Department responds to house fire on Aldenham Lane. PAGE 2A
SANCHEZ TO RUN
Business owner is running for City Commission Zone 3. PAGE 4A
MHS BEATS COFFEE
Johnson’s two touchdown passes lead Mainland over Coffee High School in Georgia. PAGE 6B
OVER A CENTURY
Paradise Pointe celebrates two residents over 100 years old on National Centenarian’s Day. PAGE 9A
Daisie girl scout Rhea Carter (center) is given her winning basket at the annual Ormond Beach Elks Duck Drop on Sept. 20. Photo by Michele Meyers
ONE YEAR MARK
Woof Gang celebrates one year anniversary under new ownership in Ormond, Daytona PAGE 8A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters....................... PAGE 11A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Seabreeze forces five turnovers in win over Matanzas. PAGE 6B Seabreeze’s Jace Gainer tries to elude Matanzas defenders Jack Ferguson (9) and Rylee Roberts (15). Photo by Brian McMillan