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VOLUME 14, NO. 14
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Jewish Federation distributes 400 Thanksgiving turkeys The Jerry Doliner Food Bank’s annual distribution ensures families enjoy the holiday — with a full belly. PAGE 3A
County tables Kirk road dedication
heads to Ponte Vedra after Bucs advance Mainland 36-31 win over Mosley. PAGE 1B
Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway? Not in Volusia. PAGE 4A INSIDE $2.9M PURCHASE
Halifax Humane Society purchases Latitude Margaritaville sales office for new community vet hospital. PAGE 4B
TEACHER RAISES
School Board ratifies agreement with teacher’s union for salary increases PAGE 9A Mainland’s Malcolm McArthur (17) keeps an eye on the Mosley runner before making the tackle. Photo by Michele Meyers
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 8B Opinion....................... PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C
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Volusia Civic Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ A cast of 91 dancers will grace the stage at The Peabody, Dec. 6-7. PAGES 2D-3D Kelan Halloran as the Prince. Photo courtesy of Michael Cairns
Adoption Day
Eight Flagler, Volusia children adopted during a National Adoption Day ceremony at the Hard Rock.
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