Obituaries — June 10, 2025
Earl Barber Earl “Duke” Barber, a lifelong resident of Lawtey, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, just days before his 86th birthday. Born on June 9, 1939, in Lawtey, he remained deeply rooted in th…
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Obituaries — June 3, 2025
Anita Clark Jan. 28, 1963 – May 25, 2025. It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Clark, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who departed this life on S…
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Clay County names volunteer of the year
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Clay County Commissioners honored Barbara Cornett in May as the Clay County Volunteer of the Year during a Clay County Board of County Commissioners meeting Commis…
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County breaks ground on new animal shelter
Clay County officials joined representatives from Chewy Health and Lincoln Memorial University on May 27 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the county’s new Animal Services building in Middl…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 i…
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Clay Electric Foundation approves grants for $165k in April, May
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com April The Clay Electric Foundation approved 8 applications for April 2025 in the amount of $89,500. Fellowship Baptist Food Pantry - $8,000, (Union County) Fellows…
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Melrose Fire Department loaning water vests
BY JENN SAMSEL Special to the Monitor On Saturday, June 2, the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new life vest program. The initiative aims to enhance safety and promote water safety awar…
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Second graders christen county’s street sweeper
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Clay County officials recently unveiled a new street sweeper which was named after second graders at Tynes Elementary School. “Sweep Dreams” won the competition a…
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Keystone Elementary’s Selina Jones concludes 21 years of inspiring minds
BY AMBER J. CRAFT Special to the Monitor After more than two decades of nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and championing student success, Keystone Heights Elementary School is bidding a fond…
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