BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor The Union County Annual 4-H Association Auction was held Friday, Aug. 12 at the Hal Y. Maines Community Center at the lake, with a meal and active and silent auctions. The event was sponsored by the Union County 4-H Association, made up of Karen Cossey, Ashkea Dyal, Christy Huntley, … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor When people in Union County hear the name George Green, most of the older people, at least, think of George Green Sr., the Executive Director of the Union County Housing Authority. But senior has a son and he is now working in the county to help people get training … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Daniel Bridgman left his home state of Alabama, but he still feels like he’s at home as the new pastor at Starke’s Cross Church, which holds Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. at the Bradford County Fairgrounds. Bridgman served in various roles at four churches in Alabama. He said … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Linda Alday and Don Hardy, who 35 and 30 years, respectively, to the Bradford County School District, were honored by the Bradford County Education Foundation at its annual Leave a Legacy event, which was held Aug. 18 at Madison Street Baptist Church in Starke. Leave a Legacy, which recognizes … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER—On Aug. 6, Lake Butler VFW Post 10082 held its annual Back-to-School Bash, an event that provides young people with grade-appropriate school supplies to help them succeed in school and take a little bit of the expense off of parents working to make ends meet in this troubled … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER— At its regular Aug. meeting the Union County School Board recognized one staff member for service and four UCHS FFA Teams for their achievements. First, Superintendent of Schools Mike Ripplinger recognized Stacey Rimes for her 30 years of service to the school district. The remainder of the … Read more
Lynelle Oliver would probably tell you the crowning achievements in her life were raising a family and having a career devoted to the care of others, but at the age of 84, she experienced a literal crowning achievement after being named the winner of Parkside Assisted Living Facility’s second annual Beautiful Grandmother Pageant, which was … Read more
BY MARY BROWN Union County Public Library A fun time was had by all at the library’s annual end of summer water party on July 21st! Each year a host of local organizations attend, set up tables and give away fun goodies to the children and families. Agencies that attended and helped to make this … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Matthew Page already knew that he was in the right place because it’s where God wanted him to be, but he has received confirmation from the people of Starke and Bradford County, who have given him and his family a warm welcome. Page is the new pastor at First … Read more
BY EVELYN CHASTAIN Bradford County Schools Whether a graduating senior in the Class of 2023 or a first day kindergartener, the first day of school for Bradford County students is on the horizon. The first day of the 2022-2023 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 10. Schedules for open house/orientation events —Bradford Middle School, Thursday, … Read more
