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Name recognition doubled-edged sword for NSB mayor with relative's arrest

When you are the mayor of a small community like New Smyrna Beach, you have to take the good with the bad. NSBNews.net takes no pleasure in linking Monday's DUI arrest of Mark Christopher Barringer to Mayor Adam Barringer. But the name recognition is too strong not to make the family connection for those who might be asking if there is one.

When the younger Barringer was arrested last year on a DUI charge that resulted in a crash with another motorist, NSBNews.net took a great deal of flak for not reporting it beyond what was in the daily New Smyrna Beach police listings that are posted on this website every day.

Realtor Ellen Darden running for County Council

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Ellen DardenJim HathawayEllen Darden, president of the New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors, is making a second consecutive run for the district 3 seat on the Volusia County Council. At this point, her competition would come from New Smyrna Beach Vice Mayor and Commissioner Jim Hathaway, shown in the smaller photo

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Ellen Darden announced today that she is running in the 2012 election for the County Council seat held by outgoing Joie Alexander, who is not seeking re-election to that post.

Darden said she spoke with the incumbent before throwing her name in the ring for the position that represents Southeast Volusia. “I have spoken to Councilwoman Alexander, and she is definitely not running again for the District 3 seat,” Darden said.

Deltona holding Halloween costume ball Oct. 21

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DELTONA -- Come enjoy the hauntingly good music of Jim Nelson “The Entertainer” as the city celebrates the Deltona Parks & Recreation Senior Halloween Costume Ball, 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 at the Lakeshore Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive.

Wear your best costume as prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in a costume contest. Tickets are $2 at the door, but the sinister snacks are free. Door prizes will be awarded and photographers from the photo department at Walgreens will take pictures available for purchase at Walgreens the next day.

Tightening comment section after harassing messages on DUI arrest story

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- In the wake of several harassing messages received after a story on the DUI arrest involving a relative of the mayor was published, NSBNews.net is tightening its comment sections.

Those wanting to make a comment at the end of stories or columns will have to provide a working e-mail address, or their comment will not be published. Even with a legitimate e-mail, NSBNews.net has the option of "publishing" a comment or leaving it "unpublished" or deleting it altogether. Messages deemed threatening or harassing will be reported to the authorities.

Mark C. BarringerThe story published by NSBNews.net on the DUI arrest of Mark C. Barringer

Frank Bruno amasses 6-figure campaign war chest in state senate bid

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Frank BrunoNSBNews.net photo by Henry Frederick / Volusia County Councilman Frank Bruno is tops in campaign contributions in the 2012 elections in his bid for state senator with $118,700 as of Friday, and NSBNews.net is first with the story.

DELAND — Frank Bruno's campaign for state senate announced today that the Democrat has generated a six-figure haul in campaign contributions from hundreds of donors across the voting district.

The total as of 1 p.m. today is $118,700 for Volusia County Council Chairman Bruno in his race race for the seat held by term-limited Evelyn Lynn. His likely Republican opponent is Republican State Rep. Dorothy Hukill.

“The outpouring of support from hundreds of supporters in this community sends a strong message to Tallahassee: it’s time for a change in leadership,” Bruno told NSBNews.net.

Middle class now in the category of the poor, something GOP House speaker Eric Cantor doesn't understand

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Republican Eric Cantor has the nerve to call the demonstrators against Wall Street a “Mob.” That tells me that he is afraid of the American people who are rising up against the politicians and just may get him and others ousted from their cushy congressional seats.

NSBNews.net welcomes Vice Mayor Jim Hathaway as its newest blogger

Jim HathawayNSBNews.net is proud to announce that New Smyrna Beach Vice Mayor and City Commissioner Jim Hathaway has agreed to write an exclusive weekly blog for us. Hathaway replaces Mayor Adam Barringer who said he couldn't make the commitment anymore.

Hathaway's exclusive blog for NSBNews.net is called "Vice Mayor" and in it, he'll give his take on issues that he feels are important. Hathaway is an announced 2012 candidate for the Volusia County Council district 3 seat held by Joie Alexander, who opted not to seek re-election to that post. Alexander has not ruled out running in a different race.

Turnbull Bay Bridge re-opening 'demonstration in functional, common sense government'

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Jim HathawayBy JIM HATHAWAY
Vice Mayor
Exclusive weekly blog for NSBNews.net

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Earlier this week, the citizens of Volusia County were given a demonstration in functional, common sense government.

The Turnbull Bay Bridge, a vital artery for the residents of the Turnbull Bay area, was reopened after an efficient and effective repair job paid for by the City of New Smyrna Beach and the County of Volusia.

Get your cats and dogs vaccinated this month and have them spayed or neutererd

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Sunday, Oct. 16, Is National Feral Cat Day, but Volusia County is extending it to the whole month of October. Halifax Humane Society is offering FREE cat spays and neuters along with shots every friday in October. Yes, FREE! Now there is no excuse for not spaying or neutering you cat.