Obituaries — June 13, 2023
Samuel Allison Sr. Samuel “Sam” Allard Allison Sr., 70, of Starke, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Newberry. Survivors are his children, Samuel (Jolene) Allison Jr., Tanya Royal and Ayden Allison; fou…
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UCHS unveils Coach Jimmy Thomas Court
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Jimmy Thomas coached the Union County High School boys basketball program to a number of championships, including two at the regional level that propelled the 1…
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Shooting suspect at popup party arrested
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER— The Union County Sheriff’s Office said it has identified the man who shot an attendee of a June 3 popup party at Lakeside Park, and the defendant i…
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KH council discusses popup parties
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— During its June 5 meeting, the city council discussed the popup party in Lake Butler on June 3 that resulted in one person shot, seven arrests…
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Foundation donates $90K to education groups
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—The Clay Electric Foundation said it donated $90,400 to nonprofits focused on education during the foundation’s May grant cycle. The Bradford C…
Read MoreObituaries — June 6, 2023
Johanne Artman Johanne Irene Sheboy Artman, 81, born Oct. 4, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home in Starke with Marvin Wayne Artman, her husband of 59 years…
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UCEMS deemed “outstanding” by state regulatory agency
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor Union County Emergency Medical Services has undergone its biannual inspection by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight, an office under the Florida State Departmen…
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UCHS band member shines creating original compositions
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor The Union County High School Band is known throughout the state for its consistent level of excellence in both state competitions and in the varied performances it pre…
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7 arrested in Lake Butler popup party – Sheriff’s office building case against organizer
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer AND TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER— A Starke woman, a Lake Butler man, and five Gainesville residents were arrested in connection with a popup pa…
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