Monthly Archives: January 2011

Vero Beach man charged with reckless driving at high speeds through Indian River County

VERO BEACH — Donald Scalf saying he was sorry wasn't enough for deputies standing outside his screen door with handcuffs on Friday. Continue reading

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Indian River County felony arrests: Jan. 31, 2011

Indian River County felony arrest report for Jan. 31. Continue reading

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Space shuttle Discovery ready for final trip to launch pad

The 3.4-mile “rollout” to pad is expected to begin at 8 p.m. atop a crawler-transporter. Continue reading

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Sebastian’s Skate Park to be closed for three weeks for construction

The City of Sebastian Skate Park will be closed for three weeks in order to complete the construction of the parking area and remainder of the new building. The park will close starting Monday, Feb. 14 and reopen on Monday, March 7. Continue reading

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United Way & VITA pair up in Indian River County to offer free tax preparation

The United Way has joined with the IRS to open and promote Volunteer Tax Assistance Sites in Indian River County. These sites provide free tax preparation for low and moderate income workers (anyone who makes under $49,000). Continue reading

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VIDEO: Military Moms Valentine’s Day shipment

{youtube}nX3teM9k74I{/youtube} Volunteers of the Military Moms Prayer Group pack boxes for their Valentine’s Day shipment. Read more: Military Moms, community friends send love to troops for Valentine’s Day Continue reading

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Vero Beach veterinarian misses crown but is a semifinalist at Ms. America Pageant

Dr. Juli Goldstein, 33, of Vero Beach, was a semifinalist in the Ms. America Pageant in Anaheim California on Sunday night. Continue reading

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Military Moms, community friends send love to troops for Valentine’s Day

VERO BEACH — Valentine’s Day is a few weeks away but that didn’t stop the Military Moms Prayer Group from packing up more than 100 boxes filled with sweet treats and handmade Valentine wishes to send to the military service men and women stationed overseas. This year’s shipment was bolstered through the generosity of Indian River Shores resident Elaine Hameister’s Christmas and Crumpets event held in December, which raised more than $700 for shipping the packages and another $700 in gift certificates to Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream in Vero Beach. Continue reading

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Outlet stores: Are you getting a good deal, or just a different kind of deal?

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — It takes at least an hour for Renee Wyatt to drive from her North Palm Beach home to the Vero Fashion Outlets, so she makes the most of the trip. Continue reading

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Humane Society hosts Living with Urban Wildlife presentation on Feb. 2 in Vero Beach

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — When a Vero Beach family discovered a nest of baby screech owls had fallen off a dead tree in their backyard, they created a place for the nest inside an old flower pot and attached it to a totem pole. Continue reading

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