www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Your Townhttps://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/ormond-beach/your-town/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Your Townen-usTue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500Oldies Sensation Chris Ruggiero to perform at Ormond Beach PAC https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/oldies-sensation-chris-ruggiero-to-perform-at-ormond-beach-pac/Chris Ruggiero will perform at the newly-renovated PAC on Saturday, Feb. 24.Len Evans, Project PublicityTue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/oldies-sensation-chris-ruggiero-to-perform-at-ormond-beach-pac/Four local organizations help plant two trees at Tomoka State Park https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/Two red mulberry trees were planted on Jan. 19 for Florida Arbor Day.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/Volusia County Schools names Emily Fagerstrom as its Teacher of the Year https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/Fagerstrom is the math instructional coach at Champion Elementary.Danielle Johnson, Volusia County Schools Community InformationMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/Ormond’s Fern & Fable Books to host 'Charlotte's Web' reading https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormonds-fern-fable-books-to-host-charlottes-web-reading/The reading from the children’s book is part of The Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s upcoming presentation of TheaterWorksUSA’s family musical, Charlotte’s Web.Observer StaffFri, 19 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormonds-fern-fable-books-to-host-charlottes-web-reading/Abstract expressionist Tom Rossetti to be featured at Ocean Art Gallery in Ormond Beach https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/abstract-expressionist-tom-rossetti-to-be-featured-at-ocean-art-gallery-in-ormond-beach/An opening reception will be held on Feb. 3 during the Ormond Beach Art Walk.Observer StaffFri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/abstract-expressionist-tom-rossetti-to-be-featured-at-ocean-art-gallery-in-ormond-beach/Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions hosted holiday activities, volunteered and presented donations in December https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/ormond-by-the-sea-lions-hosted-holiday-activities-volunteered-and-presented-donations-in-december/What were the Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions up to in December 2023?Ormond-by-the-Sea LionsWed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/ormond-by-the-sea-lions-hosted-holiday-activities-volunteered-and-presented-donations-in-december/Taylor Road Band raises funds for Daytona Dog Beach, Inc. https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/taylor-road-band-raises-funds-for-daytona-dog-beach-inc/Daytona Dog Beach will be celebrating the three-year anniversary of the launch of its Facebook group.Observer StaffWed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/taylor-road-band-raises-funds-for-daytona-dog-beach-inc/Republican Conservative Ormond Beach Assembly recognizes Congressman Cory Mills with proclamation https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/republican-conservative-ormond-beach-assembly-recognizes-congressman-cory-mills-with-proclamation/Mills has represented Florida's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023.Observer StaffTue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/republican-conservative-ormond-beach-assembly-recognizes-congressman-cory-mills-with-proclamation/Meet OMAM's featured art night family for January https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/meet-omams-featured-art-night-family-for-january/The family learned about the event while visiting relatives in Ormond Beach.Observer StaffTue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/meet-omams-featured-art-night-family-for-january/Ormond Beach Lei-dees’ Group for 50+ donates to Christine’s Blankets https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/ormond-beach-lei-dees-group-for-50-donates-to-christines-blankets/Christine’s Blankets was founded with the purpose of providing a sense of comfort to homeless individuals.Observer StaffTue, 16 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/ormond-beach-lei-dees-group-for-50-donates-to-christines-blankets/Ormond Beach Elks donate $2,000 to Jewish Federation https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/15/ormond-beach-elks-donate-2000-to-jewish-federation/The donation is meant to support the Jewish Federation's Jerry Doliner Food Bank.Observer StaffMon, 15 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/15/ormond-beach-elks-donate-2000-to-jewish-federation/Beachside Elementary establishes new mentoring program in partnership with Seabreeze High School https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/beachside-elementary-establishes-new-mentoring-program-in-partnership-with-seabreeze-high-school/On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the high schoolers and elementary students took part in Beachside's first day of SWIM — Sandcrabs Working in Mentoring.Observer StaffTue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/beachside-elementary-establishes-new-mentoring-program-in-partnership-with-seabreeze-high-school/Ormond author to present play in February celebrating Black History Month https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/07/ormond-author-to-present-play-in-february-celebrating-black-history-month/The show explores the works of Langston Hughes and John Steinbeck in a fictional account, based on real events, of their potential friendship creating historical fiction in theater.Observer StaffSun, 07 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/07/ormond-author-to-present-play-in-february-celebrating-black-history-month/Friends of the Ormond Beach Library to present magic program https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/06/friends-of-the-ormond-beach-library-to-present-magic-program/Magician Peter Bugnet will take audiences on a journey through the history of magic.Observer StaffSat, 06 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/06/friends-of-the-ormond-beach-library-to-present-magic-program/Ormond Beach residents donate over 1,000 Scentsy Buddies to AdventHealth, local police departments https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/ormond-beach-residents-donate-over-1000-scentsy-buddies-to-adventhealth-local-police-departments/Matt Forester, a nursing manager of emergency services at AdventHealth DeLand, and his wife Camila Forester, along with the help of their local Scentsy team, collected donations from the community for the effort.Observer StaffFri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/ormond-beach-residents-donate-over-1000-scentsy-buddies-to-adventhealth-local-police-departments/Blues artist Chris O'Leary to launch new album at Blues & Brews Bistro in Ormond Beach https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/blues-artist-chris-oleary-to-launch-new-album-at-blues-brews-bistro-in-ormond-beach/Chris O'Leary is a Marine veteran and ex-Federal police officer, as well as the former lead singer of Levon Helm’s Barn Burners.Observer StaffFri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/blues-artist-chris-oleary-to-launch-new-album-at-blues-brews-bistro-in-ormond-beach/Vince Carter's Embassy of Hope Foundation helped feed Volusia families during the holidays https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/vince-carters-embassy-of-hope-foundation-helped-feed-volusia-families-during-the-holidays/On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, Vince’s Embassy of Hope Foundation, in partnership with Publix Supermarkets, distributed food baskets to individuals for the holidays.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/vince-carters-embassy-of-hope-foundation-helped-feed-volusia-families-during-the-holidays/Pace Girls lead caroling at the Sarah House Assisted Living https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/pace-girls-lead-caroling-at-the-sarah-house-assisted-living/The Pace girls also prepared handmade cards and spent quality time with the residents.Observer StaffFri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/pace-girls-lead-caroling-at-the-sarah-house-assisted-living/Security First Insurance debuts new float in 32nd annual Ormond Beach Home for the Holidays parade https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/security-first-insurance-debuts-new-float-in-32nd-annual-ormond-beach-home-for-the-holidays-parade/The new float made its debut as it traveled along the 1.5-mile parade route, accompanied by over 75 people, including team members and their families.Amy McCall, Security First InsuranceThu, 21 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/security-first-insurance-debuts-new-float-in-32nd-annual-ormond-beach-home-for-the-holidays-parade/Capt. James Ormond DAR Chapter places wreaths on veterans' graves https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/capt-james-ormond-dar-chapter-places-wreaths-on-veterans-graves/Wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at Hillside Cemetery and Gethsemane Cemetery.Observer StaffThu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/capt-james-ormond-dar-chapter-places-wreaths-on-veterans-graves/