Union students celebrated for high achievement

Many Union County students from fourth to ninth grade were rewarded for their high achievements on the 2021-22 FSA.  Lake Butler Middle School had more than 100 students achieve a Level 5, which is the highest level possible on one or more of their many Florida Standards Assessments during the spring of 2022. These students … Read more

Jr. Woman’s Club hosts successful first festival

The Jr. Woman’s Club of Keystone Heights held its first Almost Fall Craft and Vendor Festival last Saturday. The event hosted over 30 vendors, four food trucks, face painting and free books from the Book Bus.  Club member Brooklyn Yelin was instrumental in pulling this event together. With her knowledge and experience as a festival … Read more

Students learn about heroes, unity

Nina Steinmeyer’s first-grade students at Starke Elementary School learned about Patriot Day and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, during a weeklong discussion about heroes and the lives lost during those tragic events. “ My students were very engaged in our lesson, and even went home to ask their parents where they were on … Read more