Mark J. Crawford
Bradford searching for a new county manager
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The search for a new county manager is on, and Bradford commissioners will be assisted in the headhunt by the Florida Association of Counties. Experienced managers will work as a team to organize the process and help identify candidates based on the board’s expectations. A year ago, … Read more
Bradford hopes to redistrict prior to election
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — With a goal of selecting a new map prior to this year’s elections, Bradford County commissioners have agreed to a timeline to complete redistricting. County commissioners will be using an online tool to experiment with creating their own maps, and the public is invited to do the … Read more
Are you prepared for end-of-life decisions?
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — A powerful message was delivered with approval of a county proclamation recognizing April as National Health Care Decisions Month. Every year, April 16 is set aside “to inspire educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advanced care planning, to raise public awareness of … Read more
Keystone dump could be relocated
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The solid waste collection site on State Road 100 and County Road 21B near Keystone Heights could be relocated. County attorney Will Sexton said they have received a number of inquiries about moving the site, which serves as a trash drop-off point for the southern end of … Read more
Kindergarten, here I come!
BY EVELYN CHASTAIN Bradford County Schools Are you the parent of a child turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2022? If so, we’ve got what you’ve been waiting for! That’s right. It’s time to get your child registered for an exciting adventure with the start of kindergarten ahead in August 2022. Bradford County Schools … Read more
Young people take top honors in Skill-A-Thon at UCLA Agricultural Fair
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — Working in agriculture is not what it used to be. In days past a prospective farmer, either working in field crops or livestock, derived much of their knowledge from other farmers, most notable their family members. In today’s agricultural world there is so much more to … Read more
Drag boat racing returns to Lake Butler this Saturday
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — The drag boats are coming to the lake and organizers say they feel lucky to have found a good place for their sport to hold its competitions. For the third time the members of the Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association will “take to the lake” in Lake … Read more
Union board discusses Florida Crown
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — Representatives from Career/Source Florida Crown attended the March meeting of the Union County Board of Commissioners to address concerns of the board as to the value the county was getting for participation with the agency. At the February meeting of the board, where the board discussed … Read more
Edwards chosen top school employee at Union County High
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER —åCourtney Edwards chose her job because she wanted more time to spend with her family and she loves the choice she has made. She takes great satisfaction in her multifaceted position as school secretary, answering phones and dealing with the students, as well as updating the … Read more
