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photo courtesy of harmony high school facebook page Over the weekend, the Harmony Longhorns wrestling team captured two third place finishes, two fourth place finishes and four fifth place finishes – scoring team points in 14 different weight classes at Ron Peters Tournament of Champions at Lake Mary High School. The photo above is from the House of Payne tournament in December.

photo courtesy of harmony high school facebook page Over the weekend, the Harmony Longhorns wrestling team captured two third place finishes, two fourth place finishes and four fifth place finishes – scoring team points in 14 different weight classes at Ron Peters Tournament of Champions at Lake Mary High School. The photo above is from the House of Payne tournament in December.

Harmony wrestlers excel at Ron Peters Tournament of Champions

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, January 13, 2020
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING The resurgence of the Harmony Wrestling Program continued this past weekend, as the Longhorns came through with their third impressive tournament performance of the year by tying for second place at the Ron Peters Tournament of Champions at Lake Mary High School.
NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTOS/NANCY BRIGHAM Above, Diane Potocnak, 6, shows off her new Barbie, with her 6-year-old brother, James. Below, bikes are ready for distribution.

NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTOS/NANCY BRIGHAM Above, Diane Potocnak, 6, shows off her new Barbie, with her 6-year-old brother, James. Below, bikes are ready for distribution.

Champion of children

Nancy Brigham
Monday, January 13, 2020
A HERO FOR KIDS Santa wasn’t the only hero on hand at the recent “A Hero for Kids” event at Hopkins Park in St. Cloud. Comic book superheroes and even a villain teamed up with real-life first responders from the police and fire departments, the city of St.
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Vice President Mike Pence coming to Kissimmee

Charlie Reed
Monday, January 13, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Kissimmee next week. He is scheduled to speak at a Latinos for Trump event at the Nación de Fe church on West U.S. Highway 192 after first stopping in Tampa for a Keep America Great rally, according to the re-election campaign for President Donald Trump.
Submitted Photo. At a recent press conference at Medieval times in Kissimmee, the Three Kings brought an early present to Osceola. Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry matched a $5,000 Hispanic Business Council scholarship donation for a total of $10,000 through Amigos Helping Amigos (a not-for-profit community organization) and Florida Technical College.

Submitted Photo. At a recent press conference at Medieval times in Kissimmee, the Three Kings brought an early present to Osceola. Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry matched a $5,000 Hispanic Business Council scholarship donation for a total of $10,000 through Amigos Helping Amigos (a not-for-profit community organization) and Florida Technical College.

Three Kings Day celebration in Osceola County set for Sunday, Jan. 5

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Three King’s Day celebration will be Sunday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Town at 5770 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee.
Map of Toho Water Authority sewer project

Map of Toho Water Authority sewer project

Toho Water Authority to close roads for sewer work

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7, San Remo Road between Mayan Place and Floridian Drive will be closed to through-traffi c. The road closure is necessary to conduct rehabilitation work on sewer lines and manholes in the area.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Incoming sixth grade student orientation night set for Jan. 16

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
In order to help incoming middle school students and parents become familiar with their new schools for next year, Osceola County middle schools, grade K-8 schools, and the Osceola County School for the Arts will host a Sixth Grade Student Orientation Night Jan. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
RENDERING/OSCEOLA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS The Osceola County Association of Realtors’ new 4,400-square foot building will be nearly three times the size of the association’s current office. Above is a rendering of the new headquarters.

RENDERING/OSCEOLA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS The Osceola County Association of Realtors’ new 4,400-square foot building will be nearly three times the size of the association’s current office. Above is a rendering of the new headquarters.

Prime real estate

Charlie Reed
Thursday, January 9, 2020
OSCEOLA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS The real estate business is booming in Osceola County. And so is the Osceola County Association of Realtors. The association is bursting at the seams at its current location on Shady Lane in Kissimmee, and on Friday, it broke ground on a new building.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Channel your inner redneck at annual gala

Elizabeth Morrisey
Thursday, January 9, 2020
There will be seed spittin’, a toilet paper relay, corn hole, a best britches contest and other games at the 13th Annual Redneck Gala fundraiser sponsored by St. Cloud Main Street. And you may even see some buck teeth and overalls. The event is Jan. 18, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hastings Ranch.
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