Peterson running for Union School Board
The following is an announcement of intention to seek public office submitted and paid for by the candidate. The deadline for submissions has passed. Calvin “Cal” Peterson Jr., candidate School Boar…
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Community rallies around Rhett Barnes following river accident
Friends, family and community members continue to rally around Rhett Barnes after an accident on May 18 left the husband, father and local business owner facing a long road to recovery. According to f…
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12G Mentoring to host kids fishing camp
The local 12G Mentoring group is teaming up with Skillman’s Post to offer a two-day “Let’s Take a Kid Fishing” camp for ages 8-13 on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, at 3246 N.W. 251st St. in Lawtey.…
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Register now for Keystone’s Freedom 5K
Keystone Heights’ Freedom 5K returns on July 4, with the race beginning at 8 a.m. in front of city hall at 555 S. Lawrence Blvd. The top three male and female finishers will receive awards, as will th…
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Winn-Dixie, ALDI to open in Keystone, Melrose
Renovations are underway at the former Hitchcock’s Market location in Keystone Heights as Winn-Dixie prepares to open a new store there. At the same time, employees at the Winn-Dixie store in Melros…
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Lake Region Prosperity group hears of tourism’s impact
Clay County Tourism officials reviewed first-quarter Fiscal Year 2026 tourism data. They discussed the county’s growing tourism industry, economic impact and future opportunities during a presentati…
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Rodriguez replaces departing Burke as KHHS principal
After six years leading Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School, Principal Laurie Burke has announced she’s stepping down to accept a new position with Clay County District Schools as supervisor…
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What’s next for First Baptist after vote to dissolve fails? Pastor: ‘We’re going to let the dust settle.’
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com First Baptist Church is taking the next several weeks to regroup after a May 31 vote to dissolve the 149-year-old congregation fell short, Transitional Pastor Patr…
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Keystone Heights dedicates refurbished tennis courts
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Keystone Heights and Clay Chamber officials celebrated the long-awaited opening of the city’s new public tennis courts surface with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Th…
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