Due to an error on our part, many of the buyers for the March 11 Bradford-Union Cattle and Swine Youth Sale at the Bradford Agricultural Fair were missing from the results that were originally posted. Following are the corrected results, listing the youth exhibitor, total cost and buyers. Steers Walker Thompson (grand champion) $10,384, … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Host Suwannee scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh to defeat the Union County High School baseball team 6-5 on March 17. The Bulldogs’ Matthew Gill reached on a two-out error. He stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball before scoring the … Read more
The employees of West Fraser Timber Company have, once again, demonstrated the kind of compassion for members of the community who may be struggling financially during the current pandemic. These generous and “civic-minded” employees have donated $10,000 to the Union County Schools Foundation to support the needs of struggling families. Josh Crawford, the General Manager … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor The state’s largest ever budget includes millions of dollars for local projects. Florida legislators met in overtime to approve a $112 billion budget. This is $12 billion higher than the governor proposed and 10% larger than the current budget. While ready for his signature, Gov. Ron DeSantis has the … Read more
Denise Arnold MELROSE Denise V. Arnold, 62, of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born in Rockville Centre, New York on May 4, 1959. There are no services being held at this time. Bonnie Benckowsky STARKE Bonnie Wilson Benckowsky, 66, a lifelong resident of Starke, passed away at her home … Read more
Jeff Morgan and Adrienna Robinett received best-overall rosettes for arts-and-crafts exhibits at the Bradford Agricultural Fair. Morgan earned the award in the area of woodworking for an American Indian. It was one of two woodworking projects entered by Morgan, with the other being awarded a blue ribbon. Robinett was awarded a rosette for a lion … Read more
Beckie Burkett earned a best-overall rosette for a tablecloth in the Home Division at the Bradford Agricultural Fair. Burkett also earned additional blue ribbons for a crocheted rug and a quilt. Carol Wise received four blue ribbons for projects entered in the quilting class, while Lisa Brannon was awarded three blue ribbons for a pair … Read more
Celina Rohman and Harley Smith earned best best-in-show awards for their horticulture exhibits at the Bradford Agricultural Fair. Rohman earned her award for a maidenhair fern. She also exhibited a bromeliad, which earned best in class, and a dish garden that received a blue ribbon. Smith received best in show for quail eggs. She also … Read more
Natalie Gay and Hayden Robinson exhibited the top animals in the swine show at the Bradford Agricultural Fair. Gay’s animal was named grand champion and homegrown grand champion, while Robinson’s animal earned reserve grand champion as well as homegrown reserve grand champion. The third- through fifth-place overall awards went to the following, in order: Kate … Read more
Walker Thompson, Ansley Ward and Tucker Dortch exhibited the top steers, while Adaleigh Wainwright and Kate Wainwright exhibited the top heifers at the Bradford Agricultural Fair’s steer and breed shows, which were held March 9 and March 10, respectively. Thompson and Ward received the grand championship and reserve grand championship, respectively, in the steer show. … Read more
