Flu bug runs through Keystone camps
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Flu symptoms forced one Lake Region summer camp to end one of its sessions early and forced a second to quarantine campers during the last week of Jun…
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Commissioners discuss event ordinance
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS—Clay County Commissioners discussed a proposed ordinance during their June 28 meeting that would regulate large gatherings. The law would require org…
Read MoreBlack Creek critic says project will go forward
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— A Black Creek Water Resource Development Project critic said he is out of options for stopping the project and acknowledges that the 17-mile pipeline…
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Law enforcement gives notice on new noise law
Statute was not enforced for 10 years BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— Sheriff’s in Bradford, Union and Clay counties said they will start enforcing the state’s new noise statute on July 1. A p…
Read More1 dead in Lake Geneva boating accident
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor MELROSE— The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Division of Law Enforcement said a Melrose woman drowned after being thrown from a boat on Tuesday, June 28. Accordi…
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Construction begins on gun range
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS—Clay County officials broke ground on a sheriff's office shooting range between Camp Blanding and Middleburg on June 23. In a news release, the count…
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Heritage commission plaques two houses
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city’s Heritage Commission recently awarded historical plaques to owners of two Keystone Heights houses. Commission member Kerry Collins and Chair…
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Rescue opens pet pantry
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The founder of a Lake Region animal rescue said her organization entered a new phase recently with the opening of a pet pantry. Jesse Shekels launched…
Read MoreCard of Thanks — Family of Hazel Hoffman Wall
Our Sincere Gratitude The family of Hazel Hoffman Wall wishes to express its sincere gratitude to everyone for their kindness during this difficult time. Your words have comforted us, your support has…
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