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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 15, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 16, 2023

Do you remember these stories and folks from yesteryear in West Orange County?

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 9, 2023
New art installation open at Art in Public Places Gallery in Winter Garden City Hall

An opening reception for holiday tribute exhibition called, It's a Wonderful Life in Winter Garden, to be held Thursday, Nov. 9 at Winter Garden City Hall

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  • November 8, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 9, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • October 25, 2023
1931-2023: City of Ocoee remembers Jean Grafton

Jean Grafton, former city clerk, served her hometown of Ocoee for 30 years and was known for her love of laughter, family, fierce friendships and traveling the world.

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  • October 19, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Oct. 19, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • October 12, 2023
Dressing the part: WGHF puts vintage clothing on display

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is displaying the uniforms and wardrobes of yesteryear in its latest exhibition at the history museum.

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  • October 11, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Oct. 12, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 28, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Sept. 28, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 27, 2023
WGHF to showcase wardrobe exhibition

A reception at the Winter Garden Heritage Center this week will introduce residents’ uniforms, clothing and more.

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  • September 22, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Sept. 21, 2023

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • September 20, 2023
Obituary: Kenneth Chappel Bruce

Obituary: Kenneth Chappel Bruce, 73, of Ocoee, died Sept. 12, 2023.

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  • September 13, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Sept. 14, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • September 7, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Sept. 7, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • September 6, 2023
Roland Ray among first black Eagle Scouts

The 93-year-old Winter Garden resident made headlines in 1946 when he and two other boys in his scout troop were among the first black students to earn their Eagle Scout rank.

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  • August 30, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Aug. 31, 2023

These are the people and events that were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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