Bradford County

Copeland, Desire, Morris are tops in Very Berry Bakeoff

This year’s Bradford Agricultural Fair/Bradford 4-H Very Berry Bakeoff had 17 entries from 11 participants, with Lucian Copeland, Jorden Desire and Noah Morris placing first in their respective divisions. Entries had to feature strawberries in honor of Bradford County’s agricultural heritage. Categories were Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Candy/Dipped Items and Pies. Exhibitors could enter up to…

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Cliff Smelley March 12, 2026
Bradford County

BHS senior Nicolas attends program at MIT

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Imagine a trip to the Boston area, taking in the sights and enjoying the local cuisine, but spending most of your time devoted to math and science classes. A lot of us would be on board with sightseeing and eating, but Bradford High School senior Alixiyah Nicolas was just as excited…

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Cliff Smelley March 12, 2026
Bradford County

Starke Kiwanis members hear about Blanding’s POWs

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Members of the Kiwanis Club of Starke heard some interesting facts about Camp Blanding during its World War II days, including that it housed more than 1,000 German prisoners of war. Camp Blanding Museum Historian George Cressman presented a program at the Kiwanis Club’s Feb. 17 meeting, saying that Camp Blanding…

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Cliff Smelley March 12, 2026
Features

DAR hosts Veterans Affairs representatives

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected]  The Colonel Samuel Elbert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its March 2, 10:30 a.m., regular monthly meeting at Keystone Heights City Hall. Special guests and speakers included:  Robin Stephens, Gainesville Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Representative to the Veterans Administration Volunteer Services Advisory Committee;…

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Dan Hildebran March 10, 2026
Features

McRae Elementary receives $1,615 for its literacy program

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Pangborn Ice Cream Shop proudly donated a check to McRae Elementary School to support their literacy program.   On Sunday, March 1, in Keystone Heights, Pangborn Ice Cream Shop presented a $1,615 check as part of the February Community Scoops Partners.   McRae Elementary was thrilled to be a recipient of the Community…

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Dan Hildebran March 10, 2026
Features

Lake Butler Masons give Americanism Awards

Lake Butler Lodge No 52 Free & Accepted Masons held their annual Americanism Awards night for the local children on Monday March 2, 2026.  The Lodge with the assistance of Union County Schools teacher, Charity Pittman, conducted an essay contest for the fourth-grade students of “Why I Love America”.    The task of choosing the winners…

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Dan Hildebran March 9, 2026
Features

Kiwanis hosts 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Fierce and tough competition with 30 participants all fighting to take the top spots as each team sinks their cornhole bags into the hole. The Kiwanis-sponsored cornhole tournament was held on Sunday, March 1st, at the Keystone Heights RV Resort in Bradford County. All the funds raised will support the Kiwanis…

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Dan Hildebran March 9, 2026
Features – Free

KHHS students excel in French and Spanish

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] A group of students master two languages and truly excel. Each year, only a few earn this prestigious honor, making it a remarkable achievement. On Thursday, February 26, the Induction Ceremony of the French Honor Society, La Société Honoraire de Français, alongside the Inaugural Induction of the Spanish Honor Society, La…

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Dan Hildebran March 9, 2026