Dear Editor: On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the House Select Committee investigating what caused the Jan 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol held its last hearing in this series. They promise more, and I can hardly wait. The facts that the committee (consisting of seven moderate to liberal Democrats and two, rock-ribbed, conservative Republicans) has … Read more
Dear Editor: My sister-in-law had come for a visit and, while on her way home, her car died on State Road 100 near the Keystone Heights Airport road. I wasn’t able to come to her rescue, but a nice, young man stopped to help her. He checked her car out and determined it needed a … Read more
Dear Editor: It’s time to stop digging the hole deeper! For six years, Bradford and Union counties have been living under the prospect of a 10,000 acre phosphate mining project that would straddle the New River, our joint boundary between the two counties. In 2016, Union county enacted a moratorium and updated their land development … Read more
Dear Editor: I wanted to take the time to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in the set-up for the Starke Splash Bash. The event was wonderfully planned and executed and such a great outlet for our children and community. It was incredible to experience such a family centered event within our city and … Read more
Dear Editor: Thank you for allowing me the awesome privilege of sharing my gratitude on how the local and state government and faith leaders of Starke work hand in hand for the betterment of the people. These agencies and faith leaders are vital to the health and wellness of their communities. Our world, as we … Read more
Dear Editor: The mission of the Bradford County Development Authority is to initiate, develop and coordinate economic development efforts in order to achieve and sustain the optimum conditions for economic growth and opportunity within the communities of Bradford County. In the Envision Bradford 2023 plan, which was adopted after several all-inclusive community meetings were conducted, … Read more
Dear Editor: From 1994 to 2021 there has been a 74.7% decrease in injuries per hundred thousand pounds of consumer fireworks used in the U.S., while there has been a 265% increase in consumption. Consumption has increased from 117 million pounds in 1994 to 428.8 million pounds in 2021, and injuries per 100 thousand pounds … Read more
Dear Editor: American Legion Post 56 will resume its monthly dinner (last Friday of each month) for veterans and their families this Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the post home at Edwards Road, Starke. This month’s dinner will consist of fish, with the post providing the main dish. Covered dishes relating to a … Read more
Dear Editor: June is National Reunification Month, which recognizes the people and efforts around the country that help children in the state child welfare system and their families stay together. When children must be removed from their families to ensure their safety, the first goal is to reunite them with their families as soon as … Read more
Dear Editor: School board elections are coming soon. The signs, like the weeds, will be all over the sides of the roads. One in particular is my focus. Lynn Melvin is running for District 5 school board seat. There are few slam dunks when it comes to elections and qualifications, but this time all the boxes are checked. Lynn … Read more
