Obituaries — May 9, 2023
Catherine DeRoeck Mrs. Catherine Edna DeRoeck, 96, of Keystone Heights, passed away at her home Tuesday, May 2, 2023. She was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Frances (Di…
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One shot in road rage incident
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— Police and deputies from Bradford and Alachua Counties arrested a 25-year-old Starke woman after she was accused of shooting a motorist near Waldo. O’li…
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Altrusa of Starke reads in classrooms as part of Florida Literacy Day
Altrusa International of Starke members visited Lawtey, Southside and Starke elementary schools recently as part of Florida Literacy Day. This year's book, “Moovers, Shakers and Milk Makers,” presente…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 i…
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Apologized for growing marijuana in home
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— A Bradford County man apologized for growing marijuana in his home after being sentenced to two years’ drug offender probation. Harry James Donaldson II…
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Judge: ‘I’m terrified for your baby’ – Pregnant and on probation, tested positive three times
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— A circuit judge told a 34-year-old pregnant woman that if having a life growing inside of her was not enough motivation to stop her from using drugs, he…
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Clay sheriff’s office increasing trail patrols – Hiker said she was threatened with knife
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Leaders within the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the agency is stepping up patrols on the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail after a woman…
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20 years for burning down motel
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— A Jacksonville Beach man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to starting a fire at Lawtey’s Economy Inn in 2021, making a bomb threat th…
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Clark is highest finisher from area schools at Region 1-2A track meet
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Bradford, Keystone Heights and Union County high schools had athletes compete at the Region 1-2A track and field meet at the University of North Florida on May…
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