BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Union County High School senior Eva Whitehead swam her way to her second straight state championship, winning the 200-yard individual medley at the Nov. 8 Class 1A Florida High School Athletic Association Finals, which were held in Ocala. “Very overwhelming,” Whitehead said when asked to describe her feelings. “I was coming … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Trenton Noble scored three goals as the Keystone Heights High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Oak Hall 6-1 on Nov. 6. Allowing only one goal was notable as freshman Mayson Youngblood stepped in to take the place of starting goalie Elijah Ortiz, who dislocated a finger during warmups. Noble scored … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford High School’s football team will host a Region 2-2A quarterfinal game against the Avon Park Red Devils on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The Tornadoes (9-1) found out their opponent and seeding during the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bracket-release show on Nov. 6. Bradford is the number one … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Union County High School Band and JROTC battalion led a Veterans Day ceremony at the school’s auditorium, emphasizing the importance of service and the courage of veterans. Superintendent Mike Ripplinger said the event was broadcast to every classroom on campus. He added that the purpose of the ceremony was not … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The City of Keystone Heights hosted nearly 50 veterans and their supporters at a breakfast on November 8 at the Keystone Beach Pavilion. The Rotary Club prepared the meal, and Mayor Nina Rodenroth and City Manager Jamie Booth hosted the event. Heritage of veterans Gen. James Eifert, the retired commander of … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School JROTC program and band honored veterans at the Park of the Palms assisted living facility during a November 10 ceremony. The program began with a bugle rendition of “Reveille” by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Reagan Sames, followed by opening remarks from Tanza Conneely, Administrator of the … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 46-year-old aerobatics pilot was killed after his plane spiraled out of control and spun to the ground during the Krawlin’ for the Fallen event at the Keystone Heights airport on Saturday, November 8. Mark Warren Cilliers was well known at the Keystone Heights airport. He was also a noted figure … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Nathaniel Harrison … Read more
12:31 p.m. Keystone Heights Airport Manager Craig Coon: Airport staff has completed its checklist for crash incidents, and the National Transportation Safety Board has been notified. The airport remains open for flight operations. 12:10 p.m. Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith: The victim is a frequent flyer and well-known at the Keystone Airport, but does not … Read more
