Hawkins back as new BMS principal

Hawkins back as new BMS principal

  • May 24, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Ben Hawkins is coming back to the Bradford School District, this time in his first position as principal at Bradford Middle School.  Born and raised in Br…

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County gives $500k to RJE gym renovation

  • May 24, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Concerned Citizens of Bradford County will receive $500,000 in federal relief funding from the county to reroof and renovate the RJE gymnasium. The group…

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Christmas tree purchase splits commission

  • May 24, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Unlike support for the RJE gymnasium, commissioners did not come together over whether to help purchase a new Christmas tree for downtown Starke.  The Tou…

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UCHS graduation a little soggy but still special

UCHS graduation a little soggy but still special

  • May 24, 2022
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor  LAKE BUTLER — Despite an early lack of cooperation from Mother Nature, the 2022 Union County High School Graduation was held May 20 and was enjoyed by all. The ceremony…

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Honoring a hometown hero

Honoring a hometown hero

  • May 24, 2022
  • Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer One week before Memorial Day, members of the community turned out to line portions of U.S. 301 and Call Street as the body of Army Staff Sgt. Seth Plant was par…

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Lake Region residents meet their neighbors

Lake Region residents meet their neighbors

  • May 24, 2022
  • Dan Hildebran

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city sponsored its first Meet Your Neighbor Day at Keystone’s Theme Park behind city hall on Saturday, May 21.   Photos and story by Dan Hildebran, Monitor Editor.  

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Clay County restricts dog tethering

  • May 24, 2022
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Clay County Commissioners made changes to the county’s animal service ordinance during a March 8 meeting. Amendments to the ordinance outlined anima…

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