BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Leah Clark hit a two-run triple in the bottom of the seventh, but it wasn’t enough as the Union County High School softball team’s rally fell short in a 6-5 loss to visiting Williston on April 25. Williston’s Raegan Geiger hit a two-run homer to help the Red Devils … Read more
April 16 through April 25 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
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Union County High School’s Quinn Raulerson won his second straight state championship, while teammate Christian Simmons won a title as well at the April 23 Class 1A boys weightlifting finals at Port St. Joe High School. Raulerson admitted he felt like he didn’t perform to his best of his … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Luke Johns pitched a complete-game no-hitter in the Union County High School baseball team’s 7-0 win over Bradford on April 21 in Starke. The Tigers improved to 11-8 as Johns struck out nine, while walking only one. Bradford starter Cason Pilcher had a solid outing as well, but a … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Malcolm Odum won a championship for Union County High School, which earned a total of eight regional berths at the District 3-2A track and field running-events finals on April 21 at Santa Fe High School. Odum’s top time of 22.47 in the 200m placed him ahead of Santa Fe’s … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Union County High School track and field members Brycen Boney and Taleyah Smith each earned a fourth-place finish at today’s District 3-2A field-events meet at Santa Fe High School. The running events will take place Thursday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe. Top-four finishers in each event … Read more
BY BEN CARTER Bradford County Fire Rescue On April 5, Dr. Peter Gianas was posthumously awarded the “Wendell N. Rollason Award” by the Florida Rural Health Association. Each year, this achievement award is presented to individuals who have contributed tirelessly to the goals of the Florida Rural Health Association and have provided an enduring contribution … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — The Union County Board of County Commissioners met in a special, public workshop on Monday, April 18, 2022 to discuss several matters that are under consideration for the county. The first item addressed was the idea of hiring a paid recreation director for the county programs. … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor Although 2022 is an “off year” in terms of electing a president, it still promises to be an active year in Union County, as there are a number of local seats coming up for election (as well as a few state races as well). Almost anyone can run for … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — Lake Butler VFW Post 10082 held its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Post members, kids and parents all had a good time preparing or participating in the event, with the weather cooperating as well. Post and Auxiliary members had fun “hiding” 800 … Read more
