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Veteran visits Washington memorial
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MARTIN COUNTY - The enthusiasm of the crowds coming to greet them brought tears to the eyes of Frank Menagh and the other World War II veterans headed on an Honor Flight to visit the Washington, D.C., memorial that commemorates their service. Cheering crowds waving flags came out to greet the retired soldiers, who ...
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Community shows support
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Participants cut a swath along SE Osceola Street during the Aaron Vaughn Memorial Walk, Saturday, Nov. 19 in Stuart. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Vaughn was one of 17 Navy SEALs killed in an attack on their helicopter in Afghanistan last August. The inaugural walk of 180 folks raised $9,100....
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Judging barbeque
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Certified barbecue judge Barbara Acimovic of Tequesta samples one of several entries in the barbecue judging based on aroma, appearance, texture and taste at the Martin County Fair BBQ Fest Saturday, Nov. 19 on the Martin County Fairgrounds....
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Animal group wins highest nonprofit ranking
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MARTIN COUNTY - The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is again "top dog" according to an independent evaluation of thousands of nonprofits nationwide. The local nonprofit won the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent charity evaluator. Charity Navigator awarded the Humane Socie...
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State volleyball title winners
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Martin County High School senior Nicole Walch mastered the kill shot to assist her team in winning the Class 7A state semi-final contest against St. Thomas Aquinas at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee Friday, Nov. 18. The Tigers went onto win and then won the finals to earn the state title against Winter Springs th...
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Specialty grocer opens in town
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MARTIN COUNTY - The Fresh Market, a specialty grocery chain, opened its 26th Florida store with a supermarket in Stuart at 2300 S.E. Ocean Blvd. The new 18,500-square-foot grocery store is an upscale supermarket with a full-service meat counter, a bakery that produces 30 freshly baked breads and 14 pie varieties da...
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