Water shortage leads to restrictions
Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board on March 10 declared a P…
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Sheriff Cook recognized by White House for Women’s History Month
BY JENN SAMSEL Jenn@BcTelegraph.com Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook was recognized by the President and invited to speak at the White House Women’s History Month event. The event on Thursday, March…
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Sports volunteer accused of stealing ice machine, equipment- Fired from high school coaching job
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A Lawtey man has been arrested for grand theft after investigators say he took more than $5,600 worth of equipment from the Edwards Road sports complex, where he…
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Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on State Road 121 in Union County
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A 17-year-old Lake Butler boy was killed Friday afternoon, February 27, in a three-vehicle crash on State Road 121 in Union County, according to the Florida Highwa…
Read MoreApply now for FFA and 4H scholarships
<p>Scholarship-application forms for seniors who are members of the 4-H or FFA programs in Bradford and Union counties are available at the UF/IFAS offices in both counties and the North Florida Regio…
Read MoreJax sewer dumped in Union County? – Water management officials face skeptical commissioners
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Officials from the Suwannee River Water Management District appeared before Union County commissioners on Tuesday, February 17 to explain a sweeping proposal to pi…
Read MoreDiscounted Bradford Agricultural Fair admission, ride wristbands/tickets available now
<p>The Bradford Agricultural Fair opens Thursday, Feb. 26, and runs through Sunday, March 8. Pre-sale admission tickets can be purchased for $10 at the fair office, the North Florida Regional Chamber…
Read MoreBradford and Union counties are invited to take a survey on local health needs
<p>Bradford and Union County residents, health-related professionals, businesses, and faith- and community-based organizations, are invited to take a brief survey to prioritize the region’s most press…
Read MoreLawtey plans special election
BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph The city of Lawtey will be holding a special election to fill the seat for City Council, Group 2. Amy Blom held the seat until her resignation, effective Dec.…
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