Bradford County

Bradford open to other options for Douglas property

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford County Commissioners are keeping their minds open on the future use of the Douglas Building as alternatives to an ICE detention center are proposed. Commissioners Tuesday were asked to consider leasing the property to Sheriff Gordon Smith, who has been exploring the use of the site as an immigrant…

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Bradford County

What eliminating property taxes could mean to the county

Bradford County’s budget workshop Tuesday included a “doomsday” look at what losing a third of its property tax revenue could mean. From shuttering the library to cutting jobs and salaries nothing discussed is set in stone. All, however, were presented as possible consequences voters are given the choice to eliminate taxes on homestead properties.  “We…

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Bradford County

BHS falls to unbeaten Buchholz in flag football

Bradford High School’s flag football team turned the ball over four times — including twice on goal-to-go opportunities — and was hurt by several times on deep passes by visiting Buchholz in a 26-7 loss on April 2. The Class 2A Tornadoes (4-4) led for most of the first half, but the Class 3A Bobcats…

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