The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County invite members of the Starke and Bradford County community to a town hall meeting on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the RJE gymnasium. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the relationships within the community and with those who serve as elected officials. This…

Homecoming week at Bradford High School is underway, culminating with Tornado Whirl, the parade and homecoming game. Tornado Whirl on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. will include class skits and the crowning of the homecoming royals. Tickets are $5 for all attendees. The homecoming parade will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov.…

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Bradford County Fire Rescue responded to an electrical fire that burned a home on Northwest 180th Street in the area of Northwest County Road 229 on Monday. Crews were dispatched around 9 a.m. Nov. 1, with units from Lawtey and Sampson City responding, along with EMS crews. Bradford County…

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — A thorough report presented to the county commission Nov. 1 details the hard work the men and women of Bradford County Fire Rescue during the 2020-21 fiscal year. Director Allen Parrish delivered the report to the board along with his monthly financial report, which was praised as…

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The Starke City Commission has adjusted water and sewer rates over several years to ensure the utilities were covering their costs, but additional adjustments are needed to fund system improvements and upkeep. With more than $20 million in grant and loan funding from the USDA, the sewer…