High school honors veterans
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER—Last Friday, Union County High School hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration to a smaller-than-usual crowd, but conducted as if the auditorium…
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Ameris Bank settles redlining accusation
Ameris Bank agreed to invest $9 million in Jacksonville minority neighborhoods to settle a complaint by the Justice Department that it discriminated against Black and Hispanic home ownership. Attorney…
Read MoreKrawlin’ for the Fallin’ returns to airport
The ninth annual Krawl’n for the Fallen Jeep event wrapped up at the Keystone Heights Airport on Sunday, Nov. 12. The event, which drew thousands of Jeep enthusiasts and supporters of law enforcement,…
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Ware wins statewide award
Former Clay County and Melrose firefighter Chip Ware was recognized as the State Fire Inspector of the Year during the 75th annual Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association conference in Gaines…
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New Gary Cooper memorial dedicated
A rededication ceremony was held at the corner of Peach and Highland Streets to celebrate the nearly completed Gary Cooper Memorial. Gary Ray Cooper died on November 8, 1968, while serving in Vietnam.…
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Elementary students honor veterans
BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – On November 9th, Keystone Heights Elementary students gathered inside the gym for a Veterans Day observation. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Key…
Read MoreNew Popeye’s Chicken reflects drive-through trend
With a seating area around one-half the size of its comparable store in Starke, Keystone Heights’s Popeye’s Chicken is following a national trend emphasizing the drive-through over dining in. Industry…
Read MoreKH council picks 4 finalists for clerk
The Keystone Heights City Council named four finalists for its clerk position during a special council meeting last week. The incoming clerk will essentially function as the assistant city manager and…
Read MoreBus drivers humiliated on social media, forced to rely on food assistance
Two Clay County Public Schools bus drivers described the hardships they and their colleagues endure, including abuse from parents and increased workloads due to a driver shortage. During their Novembe…
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