Union spelling champ falls in third round

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor LAKE BUTLER— Union County’s spelling champion Sam Evans misspelled “remanence” in the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, tying him for 89th place in the national competition, along with the other 46 spellers eliminated in the third round. Union school district officials allowed Evans to compete in the … Read more

4-H to hold Shark Tank camp

Bradford-Union 4-H said it plans to hold four camps over the summer, the first based on the popular television show “Shark Tank.” “Turn your hobby into a business!” a promotion for the camp says. “Learn from small, local businesses. Pitch your idea to win prizes.” The camp includes field days and fun activities for the … Read more