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Mary Schenkel

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Critter-lovers in their element at ELC’s Estuaries Day

Unlike 2016, when Hurricane Matthew flooded the Environmental Learning Center with roughly 5 feet of water, killing trees ...

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Late summer tempest disrupts British troupe’s tour

Timing is everything, but unfortunately the timing didn’t quite work out this year for members of the Cambridge ...

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Grants make R.E.A.L. difference at Wabasso School

Housed in a historic 1925 building, the Wabasso School is a special education center serving the unique needs ...

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Bank on Team Marine for an inspired United Way plan

The public portion of the United Way of Indian River County 2017-18 Annual Campaign will begin Oct. 14 ...

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‘Making Strides’ teams get marching orders

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month just around the corner, supporters gathered at the Heritage Center for a Kickoff ...

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Unity Award winner: A man on a ‘Mission’

Freddie Woolfork exemplifies the progressive spirit of the Gifford community, especially as it relates to local youth through ...

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Rolling classroom educates by ‘replicating’ dementia

The numbers are alarming. According to Peggy Cunningham, executive director of the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian ...

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Building Homes for Heroes opens new doors for veteran

To the cheers of family and well-wishers, U.S. Army Cpl. Andres Rosa and daughter Luiza stepped over the ...

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Funky and hunky: Barefoot Beach Ball aids lifeguards

Eclectically dressed revelers packed tables overlooking the ocean and gathered poolside at Waldo’s Restaurant last Saturday for the ...

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An impassioned pitch to interest minorities in baseball

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Bearing gifts, Little Birthday Angels spread joy to kids

Most people relish the one special day each year when they are the center of attention, celebrated by ...