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Volunteer judges sought for regional science fair
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- Patient, kind and science-loving folks are needed as judges at the 21st annual Indian River Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 2. Volunteer judges are especially needed for the elementary-age student projects, said Cynthia Falardeau, executive director of the Education...
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Cold weather shelter thankful for community support
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- Three extreme weather nights so far this winter have prompted a temporary overnight shelter to open, and each time, the shelter has been able to meet needs thanks to the generosity of the community. Directors of the nonprofit organization The Source in Vero...
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Snowbirds gather in Sebastian
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White pelicans gather on the docks behind Judah and Son Fish Market in Sebastian recently just as they have done for many years. These migrating snowbirds spend the winter in the area and are a stark contrast to year-round residents, the brown pelican....
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Demand for firearms, ammunition increases
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- Between tragic fatal shootings in various states last year to arguments on Capitol Hill between politicians, one thing is certain: American citizens who want to own firearms are making that happen in increasing numbers. At the Indian River ...
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Sebastian Craft Club members show their stuff
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The Sebastian Craft Club returned to Riverview Park last Saturday. A light breeze and clear skies made for a perfect afternoon. Ken Reynolds of Malabar shows off his handmade wooden toys. Mr. Reynolds cuts, shellacs and assembles each piece....
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ID stickers can help Coast Guard
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- Promoting boat safety and boater education is what the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 is all about, even when the watercraft is as small as a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak. Harvey Niblack, spokesman for Flotilla 56, said...
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Soccer on the sand
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Real Madrid's Delaney D'Elia, left, sends a shot on goal past Barcelona's Owen Casey during beach soccer Saturday next to Mulligan's Beach House Saturday morning. Twenty-six children ages 8-13 spent eight weeks learning the fundamentals from Coach Fraser Foster of Massive Soccer Coaching. Classes return in three we...
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Woman still incarcerated for stabbing husband
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VERO BEACH -- A 75-year-old Vero Beach woman is still in jail after stabbing her husband last week. Joan Ann Mead of 766 14th Ave., Vero Beach, was arrested and charged on Dec. 31 with attempted felony murder and aggravated battery on a person 65 or older. She remains in custody at the Indian River C...
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Ramps complete, docks next
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After several weeks of construction, the ramps at MacWilliams Park boat basin are nearly complete. Wil-Co Marine Construction is in charge of the $300,000 project. All five ramps have been poured and the new docks should be completed by the end of January. Kevin Snyder of Fort Pierce adds dock support to one of the...
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Up & coming
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Health seminars taking place Members of the medical community are partnering to create a series of health and wellness seminars during January and February. The seminars will touch on health conditions such as: cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia, stroke, heart disease and diabetes. The seminars will be held at First Pres...
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