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Woman loses at least $5K in bank scam

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A woman lost at least $5,000 after deputies said a suspect cashed a check from the woman's bank account. The woman told deputies she thinks the checks were taken from her apartment in the last few weeks, reports show. The woman said she regularly has a housekeeper, rug cleaner and contractors in and out of her home. Deputies spoke with the woman by phone about 8:30 a.m. Monday. The woman said her personal banker at CBC National Bank called and told her about fraud being committed on her checking account. The banker told the woman that two checks with an unknown signature were written and presented to be cashed, reports show. The first check, in the amount ...

Sebastian, area residents treated to special performance at Concert in Park

Hundreds of Sebastian and area residents attend one of concerts during the 12th annual Concerts in the Park series at Riverview Park in 2011. File

Five local students win Democratic Women’s Club Scholarships

VERO BEACH -- The Democratic Women's Club of Indian River County recently announced the winners of its Annual College and Vocational Training Scholarship awards at its membership luncheon. The Scholarship Committee which consists of Susan Sniffen, Juanita Baker, Josephine Gallo, Elsie Visel and Valerie George, makes its annual awards based on academic standing as well as extracurricular activities, career goals and a commitment to democratic ideals. The committee was impressed with the high caliber of these young women and applauds all their accomplishments, wishing them much success as they pursue their career goals and work for democratic ideals. The winners were: * Colleen Coppola, a graduate of Sebastian High School, is the daughter of Carol and John Coppola. She will ...