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Melbourne artist honored for historical depiction
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MELBOURNE - The United States Military's highest decoration award, the Medal of Honor, is bestowed upon members of the U.S. Armed Forces by the current president, in the name of Congress. According to the award's wording, these valiant individuals must show "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life, above and beyond the call of duty, ...
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Indialantic sixth-graders swim to the rescue
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MELBOURNE BEACH - When two Indialantic Elementary School students went surfing with their dads, they didn't expect to save someone's life. But 31-year-old Gustavo Trillo of Melbourne said he is glad they came to the rescue. Mr. Trillo was swimming in Melbour...
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Family fun to be had at Melbourne Beach Founders Day
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MELBOURNE BEACH - With a history dating back to the late 1800s and beyond, one beachside town will celebrate its founding next weekend, and everyone is invited. On Saturday, May 5, residents and visitors from throughout the Space Coast are encouraged to attend Melbourne Beach's annual Founders Day ...
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Up in the air
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Hannah Langenbach, 11, of Satellite Beach throws her baton high in the air during her Tuesday baton twirling class at the Satellite Beach Civic Center. The program is a fun class designed to introduce twirling skills that develop coordination, self-confidence, rhythm and fitness....
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Behind the scenes at 98.5 The Beach
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BREVARD - At 3:30 a.m., a time when most people are still nestled in their beds, Ray Michaels is up and getting a head start on his day. Mr. Michaels, disc jockey and operations manager for 98.5 The Beach, has much to accomplish before 6 a.m., when more than 2,000 people tune in to his "Ray Michaels M...
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CBS segment receives criticism in Brevard
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BREVARD - They came. They saw. They reported. But when CBS aired its recent "60 Minutes" episode that detailed a "hard landing" on the Space Coast, many said the portrayal of the area missed the mark. "Have a look around Brevard County," said senior correspondent Scott Pelley during the segment, as camera shots switched from a weed-ridden lawn to an ...
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Rubber duckies race for the finish line
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TITUSVILLE - Since the days of "Sesame Street" and Ernie singing in the bathtub with his rubber ducky, this squeaky clean character has been a symbol of happiness. But for Crosswinds Youth Services in Cocoa, the rubber ducky means more than happiness - it means ...
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FIT students get down to business
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BREVARD - Students in a Florida Institute of Technology international business class are participating in a cross-cultural, eight-week project. Each of Tim Muth's 26 international business class students joined other students from different univers...
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Suntree launches concert series in style
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SUNTREE - Calling all Parrotheads: this one's for you! The Suntree Master Homeowners Association, in partnership with the Space Coast Symphony, is bringing the sounds of the tropics to the Space Coast area Saturday, April 28 from 4-9 p.m., with S...
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Student sets out to help animals
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BREVARD - At her ninth birthday party, Sydney Novak did not want any gifts - for herself, at least. Instead, the Viera resident and student at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne asked for each attendee to bring toys, money and food to donate to the ...
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Dig right in!
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Katrina Morrell of Melbourne and her son Jack, 2, dig through an old log with screwdrivers in search of bugs and grubs at the Earth Day family fun fest at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville Saturday, April 21. The event featured Florida wildlife, guided hikes, music, gardening tips and native plants....
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War Eagles gain new athletic director
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TITUSVILLE - When Astronaut High School's athletic director, Tim Sparkman, was set to retire, Principal Terry Humphrey did not have to look far for his successor. Cheryl Shivel, the new athletic director at the Titusville school, was serving as the assistant athletic director, working alongside Mr. Sparkman sin...
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Scholarships to make splash
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Calema Windsurfing and Watersports, in coordination with the Hometown News, has announced the 2012 Calema Windsurfing Camp Scholarship Contest for children ages 10-16. The scholarships are funded through a trust fund that was set up by Jacques Dubois prior to his death in November 2011. Mr. Dubois had a passion for the waterwa...
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Local author releases new novella
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PALM BAY - Known for her way with words, Palm Bay resident Michele Wallace Campanelli has become quite well known throughout the short-story writing industry. A Brevard County native, her stories have been featured in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul series" - two of which made it into the New York Times No. 1 Be...
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A fuzzy friend
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Bruce Peckham of Palm Bay lets his skunk buddy take a rest on his shoulder at the Earth Day family fun fest at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Saturday, April 21. Mr. Peckham and his wife own Animal Lovers Inc. The event featured guided hikes, gardening tips and native plants....
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Rings and things
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Cooper Gluskin, 8, of Suntree plays the ring toss game at the Rockledge Relay for Life Saturday, April 14 at Rockledge High School. The Relay is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and raises money for cancer research along with free programs and services offered locally....
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Account for fallen columnist to open
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Hometown News recently lost a dear family member, James Tucker, author of The Spirit Guide column and Star Scopes. To honor James' life and memory, Hometown News will be setting up an account for those to would like to offer assistance in making his final arrangements. As soon as information is available, we will publish it in our newspapers and o...
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Indian River Festival comes to Brevard
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The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce 37th Annual Indian River Festival will be Thursday through Sunday, May 3-6, at Sand Point Park Fairgrounds, just north of U.S. Highway 1 and Garden Street in Historic Downtown Titusville. More than 200 thrill rides, amusement games, exhibits, free shows and food stands will be included i...
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Correction
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In the April 13 edition of Hometown News, the caption for a photo accompanying an article about the Melbourne Municipal Band contained a misspelled name. The trumpet player in the photo should have been identified as Bob Noe. Also, a phone number for the Sheriff's Office's Citizens Firearms Defense Course, published in the Sheriff's Crime Prevent...
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