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Suwannee River board hears wave of opposition to Jacksonville wastewater pipeline
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Speaker after speaker urged the Suwannee River Water Management District governing board to abandon its support for the Water First North Florida project as the d…
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“More to Life Than Just Aging”: Let’s Thrive Helps Seniors Stay Vibrant
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Let’s Thrive is a monthly wellness program for seniors aged 55 and above that teaches them how to live healthier lives. This month’s event occurred on Thursday, May…
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Lake Butler awards $6.4 million wastewater pump station contract; officials back parking lot lease, splash park loan Engineers say rehabbed water tank has decades of life; courthouse parking restrictions move forward on Lake Avenue
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] City commissioners on May 19 awarded a $6,428,322.84 contract to Anderson Columbia Co. for the long-planned overhaul of the city’s wastewater pump stations, the la…
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Union County officials oppose aquifer recharge project, table gas tax
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to send a formal letter opposing a proposed regional aquifer recharge project, joining seven other surrounding…
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Union County Class of 2026, “The best as yet to come”
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The Union County High School football stadium was filled with graduating seniors, families, and friends who gathered on Friday, May 15, to celebrate the Class of 20…
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“Their Legacy Lives On”: Bradford-Union Memorial Service Honors Fallen Officers
On Thursday, May 14, Bradford and Union counties held their annual memorial service, coinciding with National Law Enforcement Week. The event began with an escort of the survivors’ family members from…
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Keystone Heights and Bradford students win debate awards
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Public speaking and debating can be challenging and intimidating for many students. However, two schools participated in the Florida Civic Debate Initiative (FCDI)…
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Chiappini’s closing after 91 years
Chiappini’s is saying farewell after 91 years in Melrose. This registered historic building, located at the intersection of State Roads 26 and 21, has been a fixture since 1935. After more than 50 ye…
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