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When is one child enough?
Editor, The Beacon: Every parent understands the fear that comes with seeing their child leave for school each morning. We trust that our communities have taken reasonable steps to ensure they arrive safely. This past school year, my family’s worst fear became reality when my son…
13th Annual Taste of Ormond
Sunday, October 18th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
7th Annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest
Saturday, October 10th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
National Night Out
Tuesday, October 6th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Public Notice: Thornby Park Closure September 1
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, only the playground area at Thornby Park will be closed for installation of a new playground. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
My Big, Fat, Greek Cooking Class with Chef Elaine Pitenis
Thursday, October 22nd, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
My Big, Fat, Greek Cooking Class with Chef Elaine Pitenis
Thursday, September 24th, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us at the Brannon Center for 'Service and Sacrifice: Remembering September 11, 2001'
VSO ends license plate reader use
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office will no longer utilize license plate readers of any kind, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said in a Facebook post Aug. 31. This decision comes amid recent public criticism and vandalism of Flock cameras. Flock is a company that produces license plate readers…
City Offices Closed on Monday, Sept. 7
City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The solid waste pickup schedule will not change for the week of Sept. 7. All routes will run as normal.