BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Chuck Kramer is still on the air in the morning at Eagle Country 106.3-FM, but he took another step toward the eventual change of ownership of WEAG and his retirement with the last official Chuck Kramer Show on Jan. 20. Kramer told listeners this week it was “the beginning of the…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] After more than a decade of successful catering, particularly for military clients, Gene Tanner has opened a new all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Starke that’s filling a dining void in the community. The eatery, which opened its doors on December 19th, offers a complete buffet experience for $16 that includes a hot…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Her original plan wasn’t to teach science or to teach at all at the elementary level, but Bradford Elementary’s Bobbie Douglas is doing both and doing them quite well, as evidenced by her being named the Bradford County School District’s Teacher of the Year. “It’s a huge honor,” Douglas said. “I…
On January 5, 2026, Roy Weiland was installed as Worshipful Master of Lake Butler Lodge No. 52 for the year of 2026. Having been a Mason for 52 years, a Past Worshipful Master, and a Past District Deputy Grand Master, he finds it to be a great honor to be elected as Worshipful Master of…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The Keystone Heights Woman’s Club hosted its community games event in honor of Sue Plaster’s 95th birthday on Friday, December 12th. Maria Walker won the ugly sweater contest. She said she enjoyed the fellowship she had with other seniors and hoped more would join the fun. “Great to be with all…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Keystone Heights RV Resort employees Helen Lavarnway and Vince Esson initiated the “Walking Your Future” Sneaker Drive, successfully collecting 200 pairs of sneakers. Lavarnway, the resort’s community advocate and event planner, said she was inspired to take action after noticing a student whose shoes were torn and couldn’t afford new ones.…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Dawn Cullingford has made an impact in a short time at Starke Elementary School, and people have noticed. In just her second year manning the front desk, Cullingford was voted as the school’s Employee of the Year. Shortly after that, she was announced as the Employee of the Year for the…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The Lake Region Prosperity Partners hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 9 to formally welcome Whisk Cafe to the Keystone Heights business community. Members of the Clay Chamber group and city officials attended the ceremony at Whisk’s 190 South Lawrence Boulevard location. The eatery opened its doors in February 2025. After…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The City of Keystone Heights honored World War II veteran John S. Fenwick on December 26 as he celebrated his 100th birthday, recognizing a century of life marked by service, resilience, and community pride. Fenwick, a United States Merchant Marine veteran who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II,…
