Pierson News

Volusia County's cities are contemplating whether to change their elections to combine them with federal, state and county elections already happening in even-numbered years.

BEACON PHOTO/AL EVERSON Who let the constituents out? - Dick Harkey, an administrative aide to U.S. Rep.

As of Tuesday, July 1, the Volusia County Health Department no longer offers primary health care services at its Summit Clinic at Florida Hospital-Fish Memorial, 1061 Medical Center Drive, Suite 100, Orange ...

Five Volusia elementary schools got new principals Tuesday, while the top administrators from three schools that were closed this month to save money found out their new assignments.

Fire officials are starting to breathe a little easier in Volusia County. A combination of summer afternoon showers and the rain over the past couple of days has eased the recent drought conditions.

A late night fight outside a Pierson club left four people injured -- and Volusia County deputies looking for a cause.

Four people were stabbed and injured during a large gathering in Pierson, police said.

It was a big deal several years ago when a Dollar General store opened in Pierson, northwest Volusia's sole municipality.

It's just a 3-inch by 1 1/2-inch piece of plastic. But for hundreds of immigrants unable to get a Florida identification card, it's literally a passport to survival because it opens the door to good health ...

Instruments: Vocals, keyboard, synthesis. Bands you perform with on a regular basis: The A+Team, The Winnebago Indian Uprising Day job: Elementary school music teacher Hometown: DeLand Current residence: DeLand ...

No one was prepared for the devastation and chaos brought by the three hurricanes that hit Volusia County in 2004.

The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer continuing education credits for pesticide applicators Tuesday, June 17.

A Pierson man was handed a seven-year prison sentence Wednesday for his role in a marijuana-trafficking operation that distributed pot throughout Volusia County, officials said.

Some births may not appear in this listing because some hospitals are no longer releasing the names of newborns for publication.

Student Colisha Larsen, left, receives her presents from retired teacher Glenda Higdon during Boston Avenue School's last awards ceremony in DeLand recently.

BEACON PHOTO/AL EVERSON St. Johns River - Anheuser-Busch has awarded a Keep America Beautiful grant of $4,000 to support the volunteer effort to removing trash and litter from the St.

Volusia County's Community Assistance Division will host three public meetings to discuss and receive comments on the one-year action plan of the Consolidated Plan and the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan.

Some births may not appear in this listing because some hospitals are no longer releasing the names of newborns for publication.

Volunteers from across the area will hit the St. Johns River on foot and by boat June 7 for the river cleanup.

BEACON PHOTO/MARSHA MCLAUGHLIN Headed for college - ' Marsha Lewis presents Alex Sanchez and Stephanie West with Take Stock scholarships at Deltona High School's Senior Awards Night May 14.