BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— A Lake Region man who says he wants to eradicate methamphetamine and fentanyl from Clay County has filed to challenge Sheriff Michelle Cook in the Republican primary for sheriff. In a candidate’s statement filed with the Supervisor of Elections office, Matthew Tomas O’Berry wrote that he realizes…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Never in his wildest dreams did Randy Rothwell imagine he’d would become an author, but then thanks to his dreams, that’s exactly what happened. Rothwell of Keystone Heights recently had his second book published, titled “Unforgettable Journey II: Mission Unknown.” It is a follow-up to his first book, “Unforgettable…
In Memory of Betty S. Williams Happy Heavenly Birthday Aug. 3, 2023 Mom, I miss you dearly. If I could have five more minutes, I would hold you tight. I wouldn’t have to say anything because you could feel my pain of not having you in my life. Love, Caroline
Linda Mae Alvarez Mrs. Linda Mae (Taylor) Alvarez of Melrose passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born on Jan. 25, 1941, to the late Fred and Willie (Crawford) Taylor. She grew up in Glen St. Mary and attended Baker County High School. Prior to retirement, she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. In…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer A pope’s declaration, along with the poetry of a German Jesuit priest, inspired a musical composition by a Keystone Heights High School graduate that will be performed as part of St. Augustine’s The First Friday Art Walk Concert Series on Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica…
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Robert James…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— An intergovernmental coordinator with the St. Johns River Water Management District presented what he called Water Management 101 to the Sheriff’s Net at Keystone’s St. William Catholic Church on July 27. Doug Conkey, a retired Navy pilot and former Clay County commissioner and Clay Chamber president talked…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— A consultant with the University of North Florida’s Small Business Development Center spoke to a Lake Region business group about the benefits and pitfalls of networking. Christian Evangelista appeared at the municipality’s beach pavilion before the Clay Chamber’s Lake Region Prosperity Council on Thursday, July 27. Evangelista…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Heather Davis was sworn in as the new president of the Keystone Heights Rotary Club during an induction ceremony in June. Davis is a Lake Region native who attended both Keystone Heights elementary and high schools. She graduated from nursing school in 2005 and started her healthcare…
Murrice Ebling Murrice Earl Ebling, 85, of Melrose passed away at Roberts Care Center on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to the late Erwin and Jenny (Gear) Ebling. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an entertainment gaming and equipment business owner, along…
