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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
