Obituaries — Nov. 1, 2022
Constance Califano Constance “Connie” L. Califano, 77, of Keystone Heights passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Jacksonville. She was born March 21, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee…
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CareerSource staff eager for new location
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — CareerSource North Central Florida CEO Phyllis Marty says a local Starke office should be open by year’s end. Questions about the status of the local offi…
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‘Thank you, Starke’ — Shipment reaches Ukraine
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor A shipment of protective gear is finally in Kyiv, reported businessman and former Bradford County resident Dwight Hewett this week. Hewett, who has a strong relati…
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Cammack presents Purple Heart, additional honors to Korean War veteran
Congresswoman Kat Cammack presented James Lewis Wilkerson of Lawtey with recovered medals earned during his service in the Korean War. Wilkerson received the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service…
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Funtastic Fire Brigade set to expand
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— The owner of a 13-month-old Bradford County-based business said he is set on expanding to more markets soon. Michael Heeder, the owner of Funtastic Fire Brigade…
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Altrusa Gala returns, Bridgeman wins top prize
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Altrusa of Starke Gala returned, with Community State Bank President/CEO and Director David Bridgeman taking h…
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Tornadoes defeat Panthers 35-14 for District 6-2S title
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer In the week leading up to the game that would decide the District 6-2S championship, Bradford High School running back Willie Pollard said he kept telling himse…
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