Union County

Foundation donates $50k to 8 nonprofits

Foundation donates $50k to 8 nonprofits

  • October 17, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

Staff report KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Clay Electric Foundation donated $15,000 to the Putnam First Cancer Fund, marking the largest donation the utility’s nonprofit made in September. The foundation is f…

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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

  • October 17, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted i…

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Jail and probation for throwing rock at car

  • October 17, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

Staff report A 46-year-old Lake Butler man was sentenced to four years’ probation and 296 days served for throwing a rock through a car window and other charges. Dexter Dewin Edwards pleaded to throwi…

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Volleyball districts start on Oct. 16

  • October 15, 2023
  • Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Bradford, Keystone Heights and Union County high school volleyball teams begin play in their respective district tournaments this week, with the Tornadoes a…

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Obituaries — Oct. 10, 2023

  • October 10, 2023
  • Cliff Smelley

Joyce Payne Oct. 21, 1936, to Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, Joyce Burke Payne of Keystone Heights was born in Jacksonville to Homer and Lillian Burke. She grew up in Jacksonville attending Duval County schoo…

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Tiger Growl ‘23 a hit with audience and fans

Tiger Growl ‘23 a hit with audience and fans

  • October 10, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times Union County High School's 55th annual Tiger Growl and homecoming activities are history, and the 57-0 win against Hollis Christian Academy Eagles is in the book…

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Man sentenced to life for Lake Butler killing

Man sentenced to life for Lake Butler killing

  • October 10, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

LAKE BUTLER— A Lake Butler man was sentenced to life plus 70 years after pleading to shooting three people and killing one on Southwest 1st Terrace last year. Judge Mitchel Bishop sentenced Anthony Ly…

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