Obituaries — March 24, 2026
Warren Carver Warren Carver, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Warren was born in Suwannee County on Sept. 7, 1943. He proudly served in…
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Union County
Tigers open Viera tourney with 12-2 win
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@bctelegraph.com Union County High School’s baseball team scored in every inning, while pitcher Brady Tetstone allowed only three hits in the Tigers’ 12-2, five-inning win over C…
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Lake Butler commission approves city manager raise, splash pad repair; water tank cracks raise concern
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Lake Butler City Commission approved a 10% salary increase for City Manager Kimberly Hayes, authorized a $52,914 overhaul of Lakeside Park’s splash pad, and mo…
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UCHS’ Bethea among top sprinters at Bob Hayes Invite
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@bctelegraph.com Union County High School senior Amia Bethea placed seventh out of 112 runners in the 100m dash at the March 21 Bob Hayes High School Invite, which was hosted by…
Read MoreUCHS softball team falls by 1 to Bartram Trail
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@bctelegraph.com Visiting Bartram Trail scored four runs in the final two innings to hand the Union County High School softball team a 12-11 loss on March 20. The Tigers (8-6) sc…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted…
Read MoreWater shortage leads to restrictions
Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board on March 10 declared a P…
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Union Co. Master Gardeners graduate
Nine Master Gardeners completed the first Union County Master Gardener training in December 2025. The course included 50 hours of horticultural training and a field trip to the University of Florida c…
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Physician assistant briefs senior group on colorectal cancer
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Lake Butler Hospital recognized Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with a presentation during its monthly “Let’s Thrive” seniors’ meeting on March 12. Physician Ass…
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