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Ormond philanthropist Lowell Lohman dies at 80 Longtime businessman was ‘a remarkable man whose life reflected generosity, strength, and vision.’ PAGE 4A
Horses on the beach? Neigh. Councilman Troy Kent says Ormondby-the-Sea is the wrong location.
Gonna be golden Realty Pros hosts annual trunk-or-treat at The Casements. PAGE 1B
PAGE 4A INSIDE BACK IN BUSINESS Victory Tattoo Ormond celebrates reopening after year-long closure. PAGE 4B
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Volusia County Schools launches educational program for elementary students. PAGE 4A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword...................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 13A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
Ellie McDade, Clarity Collins and Sparrow Lee Collins pose together. The three dressed as Zoey, Rumi, and Mira from the movie “K-pop Demon Hunters.” Photo by Sydney Tevin
Trail Elementary gifted students learn Courtroom drama Pine about judicial branch with mock trial. 3A
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Terry’s light Ormond Beach residents raise over $10K for cancer research. Jurors examine evidence in the case of Goldilocks and the three bears. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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