County appoints new chair, vice chair
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor During the Nov. 15 Bradford County Commission meeting, Diane Andrews and Carolyn Spooner were appointed chair and vice chair of the board. This was a first for bot…
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Penate hired to oversee utilities
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — One of Starke’s most critical positions has been filled following a monthslong search. Julio “Jay” Penate of St. Augustine is Starke’s new utilities proje…
Read MoreLake Butler has a new mayor after Schenck resigns
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — The city of Lake Butler has a new mayor after Jack Schenck turned in his resignation Nov. 13. In a letter to his fellow commissioners and City Manage…
Read MoreBradford may seek new planning assistance
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Without some course correction, Bradford County may be looking for someone else to handle comprehensive planning and related matters. On Nov. 15, commissi…
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County replacing attorney, auditor
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — County Manager Scott Kornegay has been asked to negotiate a contract for legal services with Bradley, Garrison and Komando. The law firm includes former F…
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Roofing manufacturer files plan for factory north of Lawtey
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— IKO Industries, which manufactures roof shingles, waterproofing and insulation products, has filed a site plan with the St. Johns River Water Management Distric…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted i…
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Starke man claims $1 million lottery ticket
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— The Florida Lottery said a Starke man has won $880,000 after redeeming a $1 million ticket from the Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off game. Ryan Sode…
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