How fuel prices impact electric bills
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Because the cost of producing electricity fluctuates with the price of natural gas, the cost of purchasing electricity fluctuates. As a member of the Flo…
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County to decided tax rate while balancing budget
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County commissioners will receive a proposed budget based on a 10-mill property tax rate. There is still an opportunity to lower the tax rate pri…
Read MoreProposed legislation threatens small radio stations
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor Broadcast radio is free to anyone who want to listen. There are no fees to the listener, using the radios that some in their cars and entertainment centers, unlike sub…
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Study underway for airport’s Bradford County project
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Airport Manager Maria Searcy said a multi-million-dollar project to add industrial tenants to the airport is now undergoing an environmental assessmen…
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Jury: inmate knifed another prisoner in shower
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— On Wednesday, July 20, a Bradford County jury convicted Zeth Thomas Trawick, 40, of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of contraband in a st…
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Commissioners earn certification
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Clay County Commissioners James Renninger and Betsy Condon were awarded the Advanced County Commissioner Level 1 designation from the Institute for Co…
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Elections office using accessible ballot
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless said his office is now using new ballots that will make it easier for voters with disabilities to participat…
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Knockout punch at Burger King
Bradford July 19 misdemeanor dispositions BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE—Warren Matrice Lee, 31, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, ordered to undergo anger management classes and pay $2,8…
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Local agencies: new suicide prevention line open
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— Area law enforcement agencies and fire-rescue departments, including the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and Fire-Rescue, announced the opening of a new phone…
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