New fair board begins its work
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud The new board of the Bradford County Fair Association has one meeting under its belt, an executive board and its first event on the calendar. Paul Hun…
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State trail expanding through Bradford
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bids will be opened this month to continue construction of the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail through Bradford County, including the portion cross…
Read MoreLawtey negotiates agreement over fire assessment
BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph There was much anticipation surrounding Lawtey’s June council meeting due to recent news the county could consider removing the personnel and trucks from the L…
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County breaks ground on new animal shelter
Clay County officials joined representatives from Chewy Health and Lincoln Memorial University on May 27 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the county’s new Animal Services building in Middl…
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Clay Electric Foundation approves grants for $165k in April, May
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com April The Clay Electric Foundation approved 8 applications for April 2025 in the amount of $89,500. Fellowship Baptist Food Pantry - $8,000, (Union County) Fellows…
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Melrose Fire Department loaning water vests
BY JENN SAMSEL Special to the Monitor On Saturday, June 2, the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new life vest program. The initiative aims to enhance safety and promote water safety awar…
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Second graders christen county’s street sweeper
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Clay County officials recently unveiled a new street sweeper which was named after second graders at Tynes Elementary School. “Sweep Dreams” won the competition a…
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Bradford Fire Rescue unveils new engines
BY JENN SAMSEL Special to the Telegraph Bradford County Fire Rescue revealed its two newest engines during a June 2 ceremony at its Speedville Station on Southeast County Road 21B. County officials, a…
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Bradford sheriff’s volunteers open doors, change lives
BY AMBER J. CRAFT Special to the Telegraph At the Bradford County Sheriff's Office jail, transformation is more than a buzzword—it’s a mission. Through the power of community volunteers, the jail's pr…
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