KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Keystone Heights Elementary School is using a new computer application to reward students’ positive behavior. Under the PBIS Rewards program, teachers may award students positive behavior points through a mobile phone or desktop application, eliminating the need for paper tickets and recordkeeping. “Our students can earn rewards throughout the day by meeting our … 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 Desirae Chatham … Read more
BY JAMES WILLIAMS Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—During an Aug. 21 budget workshop, Keystone Heights City Councilman Tony Brown pitched his vision for a new city hall. The idea is not new and has not yet reached any real planning stage, but city officials received it well at the workshop, and it is clear … Read more
BY JAMES WILLIAMS Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS —City leaders discussed some possible solutions to what many consider Keystone’s eyesore. Until fairly recently, The China Chef was located at 125 East Walker Drive, aka the corner of State Roads 100 and 21, at the main entrance to the town if you are coming from … Read more
BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – As the new school year begins, the principal at McRae Elementary said that being clear on student expectations is one of the school’s top priorities this year. “We’re going to focus on behavior this year,” said Tammy Winkler. “That’s going to be our major focus: … Read more
BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – On August 17, U.S. Representative Aaron Bean met with the community at the Keystone Beach Pavilion to share with them the legislative efforts now underway to take on the nation’s challenges. City and county officials such as Mayor Nina Rodenroth, County Manager Howard Wanamaker, County … Read more
The sheriffs of Bradford, Union, Clay and Columbia counties thanked State Senator Jennifer Bradley for her work during the 2023 legislative session. The four law enforcement officers met in Lake City on Tuesday, Aug. 22, to present Bradley with the “Friend of the Sheriff” Award from the Florida Sheriff’s Association. The Fleming Island Republican was … 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 Benjamin Ozer … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph-Times-Monitor General Manager The Keystone Heights City Council nixed an ordinance that would have given it the power to hire the next airport manager and make the administrator accountable to the city manager. During a Monday, Aug. 21 workshop, council members Chris Thompson and Tony Brown said the proposed ordinance did not … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph-Times-Monitor General Manager KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— County Commission Chair Betsy Condon reported to the Keystone Heights Rotary Club about the county’s recently completed dirt road study. The Crystal Lake resident said improving dirt roads was a top priority when she first ran for the county commission and remains a top priority now that … Read more
