BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Harlee Hutchinson stood before the Keystone Heights Rotary Club at the Montgomery Center on November 12, sharing her vision for the Bradford County Fair with the enthusiasm of someone who grew up attending rodeos in rural Texas and never lost her appreciation for small-town agriculture. “There is something very special to … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Palms Medical Group at HCA Starke ER for a ribbon-cutting within HCA’s building at the corner of Starke’s Colley Road and Call Street. CEO Anita Rembert said the hospital’s administrator brought up the new location. “We were actually meeting with the CEO at … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Trenton Noble scored the only goal in the Keystone Heights High School boys soccer team’s 5-1 loss at Fernandina Beach on Nov. 14. The loss capped an 0-2-1 week that began with a 5-0 loss at Columbia on Nov. 10. The Indians (2-3-1) then finished in a 2-2 tie against visiting … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford High School opened the postseason by easily defeating the 39th team in the Florida High School Athletic Association/MaxPreps Class 2A power rankings (see related story) and will now play the 13th-ranked team in a Region 2-2A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Tornadoes (10-1), who are … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] It was a 1-1-1 week for the Keystone Heights High School girls soccer team, ending with a 7-1 loss to host Fernandina Beach on Nov. 14. The Indians’ lone goal was scored by Tayler Buchanan off a Kayle Buchanan assist. Keystone (2-3-1) began the week with a 2-2 tie against visiting … Read more
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] A vibrant room filled with eager attendees gathered together, united by the anticipation of homemade soup and bread, all in support of Lake Area Ministries. This spirit of community and generosity helped raise over $10,000 to assist with the food pantry. The 8th Annual Empty Bowls event took place on Tuesday, … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Harlee Hutchinson stood before the Keystone Heights Rotary Club at the Montgomery Center on November 12, sharing her vision for the Bradford County Fair with the enthusiasm of someone who grew up attending rodeos in rural Texas and never lost her appreciation for small-town agriculture. “There is something very special to … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Palms Medical Group at HCA Starke ER for a ribbon-cutting within HCA’s building at the corner of Starke’s Colley Road and Call Street. CEO Anita Rembert said the hospital’s administrator brought up the new location. “We were actually meeting with the CEO at … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford County native Shanon “Shane” Kiser was named Leon County’s Glenn Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year. “I still feel at a loss for words,” said Kiser, who learned he was the award recipient on Oct. 27. Kiser, a 2010 Bradford High School graduate and son of Emanuel “Joe” and Cassandra … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Age is just a number. Judy Benjamin believes that. As she likes to say, “You don’t have to curl up on the couch if you’re turning 65 or 70 or 75 or 80.” Yet at 81, Benjamin is doing something most of us wouldn’t attempt at any age — walking from … Read more
