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Memoir tells story of dog's work with hospice patients
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MARTIN COUNTY - "Shiloh" suggests peace and sanctuary, and for one 13-year-old golden retriever with that name, his life has been spent bringing comfort to thousands at the end of their lives. Shiloh, whose master Jerry Hill is a part-time Stuart resident, is the subject of an "autobiography" about the dog who has...
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Suspects arrested on burglary charges
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HOBE SOUND - Four men from Broward County decided they would take a trip up north. They didn't intend to visit Disney World or Busch Gardens. Their plan was to find a location to commit an easy burglary. In Hobe Sound, they thought they found their mark. That's the story two of the suspected burglars told M...
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Longtime appraiser enters race for county office
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MARTIN COUNTY - A property appraiser with nearly 40 years of experience is making a bid to take over the role for the county. Richard Lussy, a senior residential appraiser and member of the Appraisal Institute, said he has the experience and skills to hold public office. Hometown News does not endorse any candidate...
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Silky moves
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Anton Fender of Martin County performed in StarStruck's annual showcase in the 'Cirque' number using silks for three performances last weekend in Stuart....
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Prayer vigil urges president to stop deportations
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INDIANTOWN - Local members of a national group representing illegal immigrants held a prayer vigil as part of an effort to ask U.S. President Barack Obama to assist their cause and limit deportations. Members of the Movement of Students Engaging Society, or M.O.S.E.S., said the president has not delivered on camp...
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Resident accuses school board of violating sunshine law
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MARTIN COUNTY - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been asked to investigate claims that three Martin County School Board members violated the state's Sunshine Law. The complaint alleges board members Sue Hershey, David Anderson and Laurie Gaylord violated the law by discussing and deciding mat...
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Showcasing student talent
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Dallas Williams of Jensen Beach performed in StarStruck's annual showcase in several numbers for three performances last weekend in Stuart....
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Free tax filing program yields record refunds
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MARTIN COUNTY - With only 10 volunteers working its free tax filing program, United Way of Martin County posted record numbers this year. The nonprofit filed 221 returns, helping residents claim $252,502 in refunds. "A lot of volunteer time goes into this, so it's nice to be able to put money back into the commun...
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Four burglary suspects arrested
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MARTIN COUNTY - What started out last week as a traffic stop in Martin County ended up with a chase and the arrest of four suspects in a Melbourne Village jewelry burglary, authorities said. Arrested and charged were: . Tyrone Tyler Wright Jr., 20, 10985 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs, for burglary, gran...
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Three baseball tournaments to be played on Treasure Coast
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TREASURE COAST - The American Amateur Baseball Congress will bring the boys of summer to the Treasure Coast. On May 15, the AABC, members of the St. Lucie Mets organization and city official held a press conference at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie to announce three national baseball tournaments movin...
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Clarification
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A May 4 story in the Martin County edition of Hometown News about residents in Highlands Reserve in Palm City wanting more security for their community referred to a handmade, paper sign, posted by unknown individuals, that named Orchid Bay, a neighboring development. The sign in no way reflects Orchid Bay or the rules of that development. Highla...
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