Seventy-eight swine featured at show

• April 1, 2025
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• Dan Hildebran

BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times  The 2025 Union County Livestock Association Swine Show was held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, to a standing-room-only crowd at the main arena of the Jimmy Tallman…

Ward, McDowell take top honors in breed show

• April 1, 2025
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• Dan Hildebran

BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times  The 2025 Union County Livestock Association’s Beef Breed Show was held March 20 at the Jimmy Tallman Agricultural Education Center as a part of the UCLA Livesto…

Moving into a travel trailer a ‘simpler way of life”

• March 26, 2025
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• Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Trailers and motorhomes are people’s homes on the road, but some retirees are choosing to make them their permanent homes. Tina Bullock sold her Keyston…

Slocum’s book a ‘blueprint’ for overcoming heartbreak

• March 26, 2025
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• Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Heartbreak that derives from a failed relationship can make you sick and bring about a variety of emotions, but it doesn’t have to define who you are as…

Woman’s Club of Starke supports A Place of Grace’s feeding efforts

• March 25, 2025
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• Cliff Smelley

Age has no limit for a beautiful yard

• March 19, 2025
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• Dan Hildebran

BY GINNY GEIGER AND BARBARA ANDERSON Garden Club of the Lakes  Age has no limit for a beautiful yard. This statement has been proven true by Richard and Virginia Story.  By looking at them and seeing…

Lake Butler Elementary sparks inspiration with career day

• March 18, 2025
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• Dan Hildebran

BY AMBER J. CRAFT Special to the Times On March 14, Lake Butler Elementary School opened its doors to a wealth of career opportunities during its annual Career Day event. Coordinated by longtime guida…