May 14 through May 20 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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are … Read more
The Union County High School Class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on April 30 at Lakeside Community Center in Lake Butler. This close-knit class of 62 graduates has consistently held reunions every five years since their graduation. This year, 31 class members and 29 guests gathered to enjoy dinner and renew acquaintances. A special … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Union County couldn’t get its bats going against Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton, striking out 14 times and getting only two hits in a 4-0 loss in the Region 3-1A softball championship on May 17 in Fort White. The Tigers (18-6) were attempting to advance to the Final Four … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — Like many small school districts, Union County has seen its share of problems in attracting talented new teachers and in retaining the ones they have. It’s the same story for all local governmental agencies in small counties. They do not pay enough to keep good … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor At its regular May meeting the Union County School Board took time at the beginning of the meeting to recognize employees retiring soon and those with 20 years or more of service to the school district. Band members from both Lake Butler Middle School and Union County High School … Read more
The family of the late Levonia Paige acknowledges with deep appreciation the comforting messages, prayers, flowers, and various other expressions of kindness and concern shown during our time of bereavement. We sincerely thank everyone for every kind gesture. May God bless each of you. Joe Paige & Family
Leavy Alvarez III STARKE Leavy Alvarez III, 74 of Starke died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Riverwood Health & Rehab Center in Starke. He served two tours in Vietnam with the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rex Alvarez; and sister, Penny Alvarez. He is … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer University of West Florida senior softball player Teala Howard, a 2018 Union County High School graduate, recently earned two Player of the Year awards and was also named to the Schutt Sports/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player and Pitcher of the Year Top 25 list. The Gulf South … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Jamez Jameson rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the second half of the Union County High School football team’s 42-20 win over The Villages in a May 13 spring game in the The Villages. The starters for both teams played the first half and the first two … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Union County High School softball team built an eight-run lead and defeated host Madison County 10-6 in a May 12 Region 3-1A semifinal game. Union (18-5), which is the region’s third seed, travels to play number-one seed Fort White (14-7) for the Region 3 championship on Tuesday, May … Read more
