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Phosphate mining application withdrawn in Bradford
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — After sparking a controversy followed by several years of anxious waiting, a request to mine phosphate in Bradford County has been withdrawn. This follows…
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First glimpse shown of possible school zones
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — School board members are contemplating options for school rezoning before a final decision is made. The public will get a better view at the options when…
Read MoreBradford targeting attendance to improve student achievement
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The link between student attendance and student achievement may seem like common sense, but Superintendent Will Hartley has been exploring how attendance…
Read MoreGraduation rates down for Bradford, Union
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor The state is reporting progress in high school graduation rates, but not locally. According to the Florida Department of Education, the statewide graduation rate i…
Read MoreBradford ARPA funds committed to economic development
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County has approved its plans for its remaining $4.98 million in federal relief funding, and most of it will be invested in utility infrastructur…
Read MoreWhere’s ARPA funding? Manager says he will find it
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — After lengthy citizen comments (see related story) the commission moved on to its regular business, which included the reinstatement of the interloc…
Read MoreCitizens show up wanting answers at Lake Butler meeting
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — At its regular Jan. 17 meeting, the Lake Butler City Commission was met with a full house of city residents, many with questions and comments concern…
Read MoreLandfill charts two firsts with energy project
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor RAIFORD — New River Regional Landfill is still trucking natural gas to a nearby People’s Gas pipeline, but the production facility at the landfill will soon be tra…
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