Thrills and disappointment for incumbents

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Incumbents won the night in Bradford’s county commission races, but not so in the District 5 race for school board. Voters gave Kenny Thompson and Danny Riddick an additional term on the county commission, with Thompson receiving nearly 58% of the votes cast and Riddick receiving almost 41%. Riddick’s … Read more

Chief, para thanked for life-saving actions

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Velesa Thomas, a paraprofessional at Southside Elementary School, is breathing with even more gratitude these days.   Thomas was saved from choking thanks to the intervention of fellow paraprofessional Neisha Taylor and Ben Carter, chief of Bradford County Fire Rescue. Thomas related the experience in a letter to Principal … Read more

Obituaries — Aug. 23, 2022

Clara Davis Clara “Nanny” Pauline Davis, 100,  of Melrose passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 32656. 352-473-3176  www.jonesgallagherfh.com     Cheryl Joiner Cheryl Ann “Sherry” Joiner, of Starke, passed … Read more