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VOLUME 17, NO. 15
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City roads crumble, as costs skyrocket Infrastructure crisis: Over 50% of residential roads are now ‘fair’ or ‘poor’ — and paving costs are up 300%. 3A
Seven state champs
Doing a ‘swale’ job City crew on track to clear backlog, exceed maintenance goal. PAGE 4A INSIDE
Cody Strawser won the 129-pound Olympic title and set two state records at state.
FPC has two weightlifting champs and five track-and-field winners in two days. PAGE 7B
FPC’s Karina Marcelus won the triple jump and was runner-up in the 100 hurdles.
FPC’s state champion 4x400 relay team: Jordan Haymon, Will Roberts, coach David Halliday, Mikey Najpaver and Logan Jacobelli. Courtesy photos
RETAINING STAFF
FPC’s Matt McFall dominated the unlimited weight class to win the Olympic title with a staterecord 660-pound total at the Class 3A weightlifting championships.
Flagler Schools technology realignment would provide raises and a path forward for entry-level employees. PAGE 7A
ROAD SHOW
Flagler Palm Coast brings football practice to Carver Center. PAGE 9B
CONSERVATION
Flagler Environmentally Sensitive Lands program makes offer on a 35-acre property in The Hammock. PAGE 8A
INDEX
Calendar.................... PAGE 11A Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Investing in the future Over 200 scholarships delivered in Flagler County Education Foundation’s Drive-By and Surprise. PAGE 1B The Rotary Club of Flagler County presents Matanzas senior McKenzie Manhart with a scholarship. McKenzie is with her parents Sabrina and Stan Manhart. Courtesy photo
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