BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Ten individuals applied to become members of Starke’s first charter review committee, and commissioners approved all of them to serve. Committee members will meet at least monthly with city officials to and legal representatives to review and modernize the charter, something that hasn’t taken place since its original adoption. The … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Union County High School Band and JROTC battalion led a Veterans Day ceremony at the school’s auditorium, emphasizing the importance of service and the courage of veterans. Superintendent Mike Ripplinger said the event was broadcast to every classroom on campus. He added that the purpose of the ceremony was not … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The City of Keystone Heights hosted nearly 50 veterans and their supporters at a breakfast on November 8 at the Keystone Beach Pavilion. The Rotary Club prepared the meal, and Mayor Nina Rodenroth and City Manager Jamie Booth hosted the event. Heritage of veterans Gen. James Eifert, the retired commander of … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School JROTC program and band honored veterans at the Park of the Palms assisted living facility during a November 10 ceremony. The program began with a bugle rendition of “Reveille” by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Reagan Sames, followed by opening remarks from Tanza Conneely, Administrator of the … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 46-year-old aerobatics pilot was killed after his plane spiraled out of control and spun to the ground during the Krawlin’ for the Fallen event at the Keystone Heights airport on Saturday, November 8. Mark Warren Cilliers was well known at the Keystone Heights airport. He was also a noted figure … Read more
12:31 p.m. Keystone Heights Airport Manager Craig Coon: Airport staff has completed its checklist for crash incidents, and the National Transportation Safety Board has been notified. The airport remains open for flight operations. 12:10 p.m. Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith: The victim is a frequent flyer and well-known at the Keystone Airport, but does not … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Braford Sports United won the support of most county commissioners, who voted to enter a memorandum of understanding with the city of Starke, which includes an additional year of financial support from both local governments. Each board committed $150,000 to Bradford Sports United in this year’s budget, and the memorandum … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] The Starke City Commission has approved a resolution to establish a sister city relationship with Próspera, a special economic zone (Zede) in Honduras. This decision was made Oct. 21, following Mayor Andy Redding’s recent visit to a country whose citizens are trying to define their future through economic development. “Some … Read more
Not paying their fair share Union commissioners say camper and shed dwellers are mooching off taxpayers BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County Commissioners, meeting with Raiford residents during a county commission meeting, said people living in sheds and campers are freeloading off Union County taxpayers because they don’t pay the special assessments that other residents … Read more
