Operations manager gives update on infrastructure projects BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— City of Starke officials spoke to the Starke Rotary Club during the civic group’s Oct. 6 meeting as part of the city’s effort to secure $50,000 in state recreation grants. Operations Director Scott Anaheim said the money will be used to obtain … Read more
Bradford High School announced today its homecoming court, which is as follows: Freshman: Prince Ne-O Addison and Princess Sky McMillian Sophomore: Prince Kole Wilkinson and Princess Jada Hankerson Junior: Prince Bryson Bowen and Princess Kaila Jefferson Senior king court: Jaquan Bryant, Jonathan Brugh, Jeremiah Crum, Sincere Hankerson and Zachary Clayton. Senior queen court: Hannah McFarland, Santee Blye, Shaina Rogers, Kylee Davis and Reese Robinson. Homecoming week begins Nov. 1.
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Keystone Heights Airport cut the ribbon on its fixed base operations building during a Wednesday, Sept. 6 ceremony.
The following is a paid political announcement submitted by the candidate. Candidates in the Lawtey election have until Friday, Oct. 29, to submit their announcements to [email protected]. To my friends, family and citizens of Lawtey, my name is Jerry Feltner and I am formally announcing my intentions of becoming your next Chief of Police for … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Starke’s attorney has successfully negotiated a contract with Drew Mullins, the city’s next manager. His first day on the job was Friday, Oct. 1. The two-year contract begins with a starting salary of $80,000. Opportunities to increase that salary include completing three management credentialing courses, for a … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— City Manager Lynn Rutkowski told the city council that a franchisee for Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken has applied to the city to build a restaurant on Green Way between Walgreen’s and Dollar General. The parcel is already zoned for a restaurant. However, the franchisee must obtain a use by exception from the city … Read more
Pecan St. between Highland and Orchid closed to public BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city council approved a request by the Clay County School District to close a portion of Southwest Pecan Street during drop-off and pick-up times for Keystone Heights Elementary School. Principal Beth Turbeville said the section of Pecan Street … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County’s administrators and finance staff are starting the fiscal year with new rules and procedures to better control spending. Commissioners have made it clear they don’t want to end another year in the red, having spent more than the county brought in. Several years of doing … Read more
