BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— In its final official act, the Keystone Heights Volunteer Fire Department gave away thousands of dollars to Lake Region nonprofits during a Sept. 9 event at the city’s beach pavilion. The funds came from the proceeds of the organization’s sales of its firehouse and rescue house on Flamingo Street. The department’s president, Tony Brown, who is also a Keystone … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The members of AMVETS Post 86 remembered the terrorist attacks and acts of heroism of Sept. 11, 2001, with a ceremony held at the post. Lt. Col. Mark Alexander began the observance by recalling the timeline of events on the Tuesday morning 20 years ago. He described the events of … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city council gave former Senator Rob Bradley a key to the city and declared Sept. 13 as “Rob Bradley Day” during its Sept. 13 meeting. Mayor Karen Lake said in a proclamation that Bradley championed the City of Keystone Heights by identifying the Black Creek Water Resource Project … Read more
PALATKA— The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board unanimously appointed Michael A. Register, P.E., as the district’s executive director. Register’s appointment comes after the retirement of Dr. Ann Shortelle, who led the state agency for six years. “We are pleased to welcome Mike into the executive director role and confident he will seamlessly carry on our successful work on … Read more
