BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor HILLCREST— Clay County officials unveiled two new signs along State Road 100 marking the community of Hillcrest, during a Nov. 16 ceremony. County Commissioner Betsy Condon said the signs were along the highway, just east of Lake Geneva before the state widened and resurfaced the roadway. However, after the project … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Keystone Heights FFA traveled to Moultrie, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 20 to attend the Sunbelt Ag Expo. The Expo is known as North America’s Premier Farm Show and 50 Keystone Heights FFA members had the opportunity to interact with over 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming technology. In addition, students could … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— A retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel told a Lake Region gathering that he loved his time in the Army, and wishes he was still serving. Mark Alexander said during a Veterans Day service at the Keystone Heights Cemetery that he knew he was destined for military service while … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Recently retired Master Chief Navy Counselor Marvin Philpot told the crowd at the Starke Veterans Day ceremony that the dictionary definition of the word veteran is a little lacking. A veteran is more than a former member of the armed forces or someone with years of experience in a … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times On Nov. 11, 2021 a commemorative presentation expressing community support for the men and women of the US Armed Forces was held at Union County High School. The program began with an introduction of the Union County High School Band. The band played “Sound Innovations Fanfare” by Robert … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer It was a day to enjoy time with family and eat some burgers and hot dogs, but most importantly, it was day to thank those who served in this country’s military and to learn a little about the history of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. The Camp Blanding Museum … Read more
Editor’s note: Portions of this story were originally published in the July 16, 2020, and July 22, 2021, issues of the Telegraph-Times-Monitor. BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Terry and Jennifer Vaughan of Starke have experienced some big life changes recently and are prepared to make an even bigger one when they move to … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer “I am the future of the United States of America.” That is part of the Cadet Creed for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, more familiarly known as JROTC. It was recited by five JROTC cadets from Keystone Heights High School as they and their senior instructor helped members … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer In honor of National Literacy Day and National Literacy Month, the Col. Samuel Elbert Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented Melrose Public Library volunteer Susan Cooperman with its Literacy Champion Award at its Nov. 1 meeting. Chapter Regent Betty Hodges said Cooperman was being recognized “for … Read more
