More money for students, teachers in school budget

More money for students, teachers in school budget

  • July 20, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The Bradford County School District is preparing for upcoming budget hearings, the first of which will take place on Aug. 1. Prior to that, Finance Direct…

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Schools still hiring teachers, staff

  • July 20, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor National and state teachers’ unions have been saying for months that people are leaving the profession, resulting in thousands of vacancies across Florida that sch…

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Light Christian Academy open and planning to grow

Light Christian Academy open and planning to grow

  • July 20, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor  LAKE BUTLER — Light Christian Academy is now offering Christian education in Lake Butler, filling a gap left by the closure of the Lake Butler Christian Academy a coupl…

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Blows probation, sent to prison

Blows probation, sent to prison

  • July 19, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— A Starke man initially sentenced to six months in jail and probation was sent to prison for 13 months after he failed to report to his probation officer. Bryce…

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School sales tax holiday begins Monday

School sales tax holiday begins Monday

  • July 18, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Whether it’s your student’s first year or final, Florida’s Sales Tax Holiday beginning next week is the perfect time to stock up on supplies and grab the latest fa…

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KH man attacks victim with ax

KH man attacks victim with ax

  • July 18, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS — Kyle Ploe, 29, was arrested by Clay deputies on Friday, July 15 for attempted second-degree murder after witnesses said he attacked a victim with an…

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Accused arsonist ruled competent to stand trial

Accused arsonist ruled competent to stand trial

  • July 17, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE — A 43-year-old Atlantic Beach man accused of burning down Lawtey’s Economy Inn last year will now face charges for the incident. On July 13, Circuit Judge James…

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