ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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VOLUME 11, NO. 20
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023
Negotiations at a standstill After eight bargaining sessions with the teachers’ union, Volusia County Schools declared an impasse. PAGE 5A
‘Wild increases’ County Council asks staff to renegotiate contract with Halifax Humane Society. PAGE 2A INSIDE TIME FOR TUNES
Planning Board OKs live music for Boot Hill Saloon Outpost. PAGE 2A
SAIL OF DREAMS
One man recently completed a 1,100-mile solo sail down the Intracoastal Waterway. PAGE 9A
DOING BETTER
Seabreeze’s boys basketball team won its seventh game. PAGE 6B
A ‘GRAPE’ RUN
Photo by Michele Meyers
Nickole Dane takes a photo of her teammates holding the Five Star championship trophy following their win in the final against Spruce Creek.
Repeat after me: ‘Squad goals’ Seabreeze girls claim tournament title for the second year in a row. PAGE 4B
Ormond Beach restaurateur toasts ‘To Better Days’ as he seeks to sell business. PAGE 10A
KNOW SOMETHING?
OBPD is investigating a doctor for alleged sex crimes. PAGE 8A
ABOVE AVERAGE Flagler, Volusia 2022 graduation rates exceed statewide average. PAGE 5A
Wave up high
The Riverbend Academy students and local law enforcement agencies come together for annual Back the Blue event.
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Promoting unity Ormond Beach hosts Martin Luther King Jr. “Dine and Dash” breakfast celebration.
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INDEX
Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices.............PAGE 7B Sports......................... PAGE 4B Real Estate..................PAGE 7B
Cultural stroll Photo Photo by Michele Meyers
Thomas Renick pokes his head out of the hatch on top of the SWAT team’s armored vehicle. He wants to be a lifeguard, like his grandfather.
Ormond Beach’s 33rd annual Starry, Starry Night gallery walk brings art to the beachside.
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