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Prisoners train dogs to help disabled veterans
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Seven months ago, Abel, a hound dog, faced an uncertain future at the St. Lucie County Humane Society shelter in Fort Pierce. Somewhat ironically, Abel avoided possible euthanization and got a lucky break by being shipped off to Martin Correctional Institution, where a prisoner trained Abel to serve a disa...
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TV network features coverage of local jailbreak, manhunt
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MARTIN COUNTY - The whir of the helicopter's rotor blades was Steven Whitsett's cue to hop aboard the waiting aircraft, rise above the razor-wire fence that surrounded the recreation yard and start his long illicit journey to freedom. His high-flying prison escape with a waiting get-away car, secret motel room, pil...
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Area schools could gain grants for driver education
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MARTIN COUNTY - Local schools will have a chance to give student drivers the opportunity to benefit from adults' mistakes. Area schools can apply to the county board of commissioners for funds under the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act. The law allows the Martin County Clerk of Court to collect $5 from eve...
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In need of saddles for program
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Gail Lewandowski guides Charles Kuehne on a therapeutic horse ride in Indiantown as part of a program through The Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged of Martin County last week. The saddles are very costly and the ARC is requesting anyone interested in donating a saddle or funds towards a saddle, to call (...
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No charges filed against deputy who hit pedestrian in fatal crash
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MARTIN COUNTY - Martin County Corrections Deputy John Chauvin will not face charges for a fatal crash on July 1. Mr. Chauvin, 66, was leaving work and headed home in a 2009 Lincoln passenger car when 25-year-old Frank Garrison of Port St. Lucie crossed in front of his car. The crash took place in the center lane of...
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Outdoor dancing event returns this month
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MARTIN COUNTY - The social event that brings music and revelers to downtown Stuart is returning later this month. Dancin' in the Streets is set to attract about 7,500 participants to Osceola and Flagler streets on Aug. 27. "It's a great send off for the summer," said Amber Ducote, account executive at Tarabiek Crea...
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School bus stops, information available online
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MARTIN COUNTY - Parents will be able access bus routes, times and stop locations via the county school district's website www.martinschools.org. Other information, such as dress codes, immunizations, sports requirements, school calendar and individual school times are also available. For more information, visit www.martinschools.o...
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Man charged with attempted murder
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MARTIN COUNTY - A 19-year-old Stuart man faces two counts of attempted felony murder after police linked him to multiple shootings on July 31. Devern Clemon Jr., of 918 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is charged with firing multiple gunshots shots in the parking lot at the Denny's restaurant at 2331 S.E. Federal High...
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Online tracking map monitors outages
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TREASURE COAST - On Aug. 3 at 11 a.m., two houses experienced power outages on 43rd Avenue in Indian River County. At the same time, 38 people also dealt with lack of power in Martin County, 20 near Monterey Road and the other 18 just off Ocean Boulevard. This information - and more - has become available a...
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Getting ready for back to school
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Loretta Waldrop shows an outfit sprinkled with peace, love and happiness during a back-to-school fashion show at Bealls in Cove Center in Stuart Sunday, Aug 7. Loretta will attend Martin County High School as a freshman with all other students in Martin County. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 15....
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