Obituaries — July 1, 2024
Joe Henkle Sr Joe Ross Henkle, Sr, 90, of Keystone Heights, was re-united with his beloved wife, Mildred, of 67 years, on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born to Luther LaGrand Henkle and Gladys Madgeli…
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Starke’s Gunter wins national-level Legend event
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Starke’s Brody Gunter had proven he could compete at the national level, but if you’re sitting in the seat with the steering wheel in your hands, you wa…
Read MoreBradford answering assessment question before vote
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Some answers to “frequently asked questions” about a proposed fire assessment fee are being circulated in Bradford County. County Manager Scott Korneg…
Read MoreSchool district addressing vaping addiction
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford County schools are discussing a plan to keep students in school while addressing addition to tobacco and vaping products. During a workshop o…
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Splash Bash names parade’s Grand Marshal
BY MICHAEL HEEDER Starke Splash Bash Starke Splash Bash is honored to announce the Grand Marshal for this year’s Splash Bash Parade: American Legion Post 56 Commander Norman Dowdy. Dowdy, who served…
Read MoreStarke takes a step toward removing police chief from charter
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Starke city commissioners have voted to place a proposed charter amendment regarding the police department on the November ballot. If the ordinance pa…
Read MoreStarke budget includes raises, investment income and no utility transfer
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Starke’s budget for next year — still a work in progress — continues to show a shift in priorities and changes in the way the city does business. In…
Read MoreCivility policy outlined for school employees
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford School Board members are considering a new civility policy for employees that outlines behavioral expectations toward one another and the pub…
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