Monthly Archives: November 2011

Russ Lemmon: School bus in minor accident, but parents find out about it from kids

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Good for you, George Millar. The school district’s director of transportation didn’t try the doomed-to-fail “deny, deny, deny” strategy. Continue reading →

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Some streets, parking to close Dec. 3 for Sebastian Christmas parade

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Street and boat ramp parking areas, and portions of some streets will be closed Dec. 3 for the city's Christmas parade. Continue reading →

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Gifford assistant pastor charged with domestic battery

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

SEBASTIAN — An assistant pastor of a Gifford church is charged with domestic battery after his wife accused him of shoving her, according to a Sebastian Police Department arrest report. Continue reading →

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Celebrity ‘Ring-a-thon’ starts Friday at Vero Beach Walmart

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Just more than two weeks into the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign and The Salvation Army of Indian River County is at 35 percent of its goal. Continue reading →

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Vero Beach tour bus driver has license suspended 60 days for fatal accident

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

VERO BEACH — An 83-year-old tour bus driver who fatally hit a bicyclist last February after 21 hours on duty was found guilty of careless driving, fined $500 and is under a 60-day driver's license suspension, under a court ruling on Wednesday. Continue reading →

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Drainage pipe problem closes part of Sixth Avenue Southwest in Indian River County

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Indian River County officials have closed Sixth Avenue Southwest just south of 21st Street Southwest because of a compromised drainage pipe. Continue reading →

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What A Weekend: Indian River County Events: Dec. 2-4

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

The holiday season officially marches (and sails) into Indian River County this weekend with Christmas parades on both land and water in Vero Beach. And for more stationary decorations, check out the lights at two sites in Sebastian. Continue reading →

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Indian River County felony arrests: Nov. 30, 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Indian River County felony arrest report for Nov. 30. Continue reading →

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Merger of substance treatment centers expected to increase options for minors in northern Treasure Coast

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

VERO BEACH — The acquisition of the Hanley Center treatment centers by Caron Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers is expected to increase treatment options for adolescents suffering from substance abuse, including addiction to prescription medication. Continue reading →

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Vero High School students gain valuable skills while helping resident

Posted on November 30, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Thanks to Ed Watkins and his talented student apprentices, H.T. Aldhizer III of Vero Beach is enjoying a new backyard storage shed. Continue reading →

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