Publication: The West Volusia Beacon

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Cloisters residents in DeLand share memory of night during World War II

BEACON PHOTO/BARB SHEPHERDCoincidence — World War II veterans Raymond Koontz, left, and Francis Clifton look over a book detailing Koontz’s work with the Seabees in the South Pacific and a log of Clifton’s flights during the war. Recent acquaintances, ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - 12 hours ago]

Entities: World War II, Memory

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Holiday House closure brings nearly 55-year DeLand tradition to an end

BEACON PHOTO/MARSHA MCLAUGHLINNow closed — A Holiday House sign proclaims the restaurant will reopen in December 2010. Now, this restaurant is closed.Beacon Staff WriterHoliday House in DeLand closed its doors May 20, bringing to an end a nearly 55-year ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Larry Cook, Bob Cook, Jim Beck, Michael Cook

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Eduardo Rodriguez

Pierson man charged with burglary and sexual battery

PHOTO COURTESY VOLUSIA COUNTY BRANCH JAILBeacon Staff WriterAn 18-year-old was charged with breaking into a teenaged girl's home early today, Monday, May 20, and trying to have sex with her, a Sheriff's spokesman said.Eduardo Rodriguez was taken to the ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 20 2013]

Entities: Eduardo Rodriguez, Burglary, Battery

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Stetson University

Stetson University names new executive director of admission

Stetson University has named Rodney “RC” San Jose to the position of executive director of Admission. Rodney comes to Stetson from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., where he has served as the executive director for Enrollment Management for Admissions ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 20 2013]

Entities: Stetson University, Admission, Bradley University

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Nature Scenes: Dusky lories are smart, affectionate and entertaining

This lory is sitting on a perch, looking very handsome.This darling dusky lory peeked out of his little house at the aviary at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa in January.Beacon ColumnistThe adorable dusky lory is a petite, 10-inch parrot, which is mainly brown, ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 20 2013]

Entities: Parrot, Pollen, Guinea Conakry

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Spiritual Side: 12th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast March 23

PHOTO COURTESY GLENWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHYoungest attendees — Alexandra Cheski and Sara and Tommi Gene Borden hold some of the flowers that graced the tables at the Mothers and Daughters Brunch at Glenwood Presbyterian Church May 11. The flowers were ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 19 2013]

Entities: Pentecost, Presbyterian Church, Unitarian Universalism, Stetson University

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Calendar of Events May 18-25, 2013

6 a.m.-12:30 p.m. west of the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, three-fourths of a mile west of U.S. Highway 17, on State Road 40, Barberville. Call 386-469-9409.Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of U.S. Highway ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 17 2013]

Entities: Admission, Lake Helen (United States), Deltona (United States), Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Port Orange student named Florida’s winner in National Doodle 4 Google Competition

Meryl Liu, a fourth-grade Cypress Creek Elementary student in Port Orange, was named the Doodle 4 Google state winner for Florida. The national winner will be selected by the public voting online for their favorite doodle. The national winner will receive ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 16 2013]

Entities: Port Orange (United States), Doodle, Google Inc

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Sheriff's Office searches for missing Orange City woman

PHOTO COURTESY VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICETheresa Ann SpaidThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a 41-year-old woman who authorities fear could be in danger. The Sheriff’s Office has been searching for Theresa ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 15 2013]

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

West Volusia Calendar: May 11-18, 2013

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of U.S. Highway 17-92 and Saxon Boulevard, DeBary. Free admission. Call 407-443-6965.Market in the Park8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Free admission. Call 386-228-9 ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 10 2013]

Entities: Admission, Deltona (United States), Lake Helen (United States), Elizabeth Hall

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Two Volusia County deputies awarded medals of valor for saving baby's life

BEACON PHOTO/MARSHA MCLAUGHLINMedals of valor — Volusia County Deputy Byron Poteralski, left, and Sgt. Mike Odgers, received medals of valor and plaques from Sheriff Ben Johnson, right, during a May 7 awards ceremony. The two men saved a baby from a burning ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 10 2013]

Entities: Ben Johnson, Smoke Inhalation, Soot

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Altamonte Springs man dies in DeLand skydiving accident

BEACON FILE PHOTOBlue skies — A parachutist lands at Skydive DeLand.BEACON STAFF WRITERSantiago Rossell, 62, of Altamonte Springs died in a skydiving accident around 5 p.m. May 8.Witnesses reported that Rossell had taken part in a three-way jump, and ... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 09 2013]

Entities: Skydiving, Richard Ford, Santiago, Police

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"This recession just doesn't give us enough business to stay open" Willa Cook said

Holiday House closure brings nearly 55-year DeLand tradition to an end [Published The West Volusia Beacon - 18 hours ago]

Davidson said the girl called 911 at 1:20 a.m. "I woke up, and I felt something," she said. "I felt him looking at me. I woke up, and he was right there."

Pierson man charged with burglary and sexual battery [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 20 2013]

"This child's life would have been gone," he said. "I just can't say enough good about both of you for the job you did."

Two Volusia County deputies awarded medals of valor for saving baby's life [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 10 2013]

"Those living in flood-prone locations should be prepared to take action should flooding develop" the National Weather Service advised today

Guess what? Thunderstorms predicted this afternoon — watch out for flooding and uprooted trees [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 03 2013]

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Nature Scenes: Dusky lories are smart, affectio... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 20 2013]
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Calendar of Events May 18-25, 2013 [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 17 2013]
Port Orange student named Florida’s winner in N... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 16 2013]
Sheriff's Office searches for missing Orange Ci... [Published The West Volusia Beacon - May 15 2013]
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