Obituaries — Aug. 2, 2022
James Christian James K. Christian, 86, of Melrose passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Palatka. He was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Tazewell County, Virginia to James L. and Margaret E.…
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Updated: ALDI opening in Starke Aug. 11
Bring a quarter for a cart and your reusable bags BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — According to a press release, ALDI is on track to open 150 new stores and become the third-largest U.S.…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
July 23 through July 29 The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered in…
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Boettcher, Ford receive Dr. Franklin Scholarships
Brandon “Bo” Boettcher and Raven Ford are the recipients of this year’s Dr. Benjamin Franklin Recognition Day Scholarships. The scholarship, named after a former member of Lawtey’s Philadelphia Missio…
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School districts looking for veterans
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Clay and Bradford County school districts recently said they hope military veterans will consider teaching as a career following their military se…
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Deputy gets probation after DUI, crash
Bradford criminal court dispositions for July 26 and 27 BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— A defendant who was a Clay County deputy at the time of his arrest was sentenced to probation after plea…
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Melrose 15U All-Stars go 2-2 at Southeast Regionals
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Melrose 15U Baseball All-Stars got off to a great start, winning two games by a combined score of 29-2, but the team then lost two straight as it was elimin…
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Korean War vet DeSue receives gift
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Starke resident Amos DeSue received a gift from a veterans organization, commemorating four years of service in the Marines, which included being a Korean War p…
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Crosby Lake Cemetery in need of financial help
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Two longtime members of the Crosby Lake Cemetery Association are encouraging the community to contribute to maintenance efforts as the dwindling funds have made…
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