BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times It seems that 2021 is a year for celebrating anniversaries in Union County and the state of Florida and Raiford refused to be left out of all the fun. Saturday, October 16, 2021 was a day when Raiford residents came out to celebrate their history and their community … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Ferst Readers Program Manager Michelle Maddox, with some help from Starke Head Start students and staff, accepted a $9,000 check as part of Clay Electric’s Operation Round Up. The money will help Ferst Readers in addressing the problem of children — especially from low-income families — entering kindergarten without … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— David Dagenais was sworn in as the newest board member of the Keystone Heights Airport before the board’s Oct. 5 meeting. He holds the Bradford County seat on the board. When introducing himself to his new colleagues, Dagenais said he has been involved in aviation since high school, and … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Emily O’Neal, a 2019 Union County High School graduate who’s currently studying songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University student, has been announced as one of four winners of the BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) Foundation’s 24th annual John Lennon Scholarships. Winners are considered among the best and brightest songwriters between … Read more
BY KAREN CLARKE Bradford Assistant Superintendent of Schools The Bradford Education Foundation has provided funding for all of our fifth-grade students to participate in science activities with the Cade Museum in Gainesville. This week, our students had a virtual, interactive field trip with the Cade science educator. She was broadcast into their classroom where the … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor The Union County Public Library (UCPL) and its staff are one of the greatest assets in the community. They offer not only books, other materials and computer access to all of their patrons, the library offers an abundant mix of programs for all ages and interests. In many cases … Read more
BY CAROL MOSLEY Special to the Telegraph OK Boomers, this is for you: Bradford County’s Senior Center helps our elders stay physically and mentally fit as a fiddle. Our Bradford County Senior Center has recently reopened after a long COVID-19 hiatus. It became a Health Department testing site, so the programs were halted for more … Read more
BY KATE ELLISON Special to the Monitor MELROSE— The Democratic Women’s Club of the Lakes Area hosted a Walk Against Hate on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Heritage Park in Melrose. The event was one of many across the country organized by the Anti-defamation League. Democratic Women’s Club President Cheryl Owen introduced the speakers to a … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Kiwanis Club of Starke installed its officers, including President Brad Smith, for the 2021-22 year at a Sept. 28 banquet at the Woman’s Club of Starke. “I wanted to start by thanking Michelle, my fiancé, and my daughter, Bailey. They are my support group every single day,” Smith … Read more
