Clay County Fire Rescue was awarded the Nicolas Rosencrans award for its community para-medicine program during the EMS World Expo opening ceremonies in New Orleans. The paramedicine program was launched in 2019 as a response to the county’s opioid overdoses. It provides free distribution of naloxone, known under the brand name Narcan, which reverses the … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— McRae Elementary and Keystone Heights Elementary School participated in the school district’s Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Sept. 28. During the Oct. 5 school board meeting, Superintendent David Broskie said a father’s involvement in his child’s education is critical. He added that the event helped the district fulfill one of … Read more
Staff report KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Clay Electric Foundation donated $15,000 to the Putnam First Cancer Fund, marking the largest donation the utility’s nonprofit made in September. The foundation is funded by Clay Electric’s Operation Round Up, in which members round up their electricity bills to the next whole dollar. The foundation contributed $50,100 to eight … Read more
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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Jimmy … Read more
BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Community Church recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. “This is a testament to God’s grace, it’s a testament to God’s faithfulness and all the people,” said Pastor Ray Peters. Established in 1923, the church was founded by a group that first met at the Keystone School … Read more
BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – To preserve the memory of Gary Ray Cooper, a Keystone Heights High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War, a new, enhanced memorial will be built and placed at the corner of Southwest Peach Street and Highland Avenue. A previous memorial to Cooper was erected … Read more
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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Clint Felton … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph-Times-Monitor General Manager KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—The Keystone Heights High School football team notched their first win under first-year head coach Steve Reynolds with a 49-0 drubbing of Bell. The Indians led 35-0 at the half, prompting a running clock in the second half. The defense and kicking game contributed 14 points to the … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Gov. Ron DeSantis met with Clay County officials on Monday to announce a $3.5 million state grant for infrastructure improvements throughout the county. “Florida’s freedom-first and business-empowering policies draw manufacturers from across the globe to our state,” said DeSantis. “Today’s infrastructure award will connect the Clay County community with high-wage jobs, bolster Florida’s manufacturing … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Clay Electric Cooperative said its power supplier has unveiled a new 1,100-megawatt natural gas generating station in Putnam County. “This state-of-the-art facility is one of the most efficient natural gas combined facilities in the world, paving the way for cleaner and more cost-effective energy solutions,” Clay Electric said. The utility added that the new … Read more
