Obituaries — Jan. 24, 2023
Carmine Capraro Carmine Dominick Capraro, 90, of St. Johns died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelcky (Helguero) Capraro; and son, Kenneth “George” J. Capraro. He is survi…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 i…
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Indians maintain 4th-quarter lead to beat Tigers 55-48
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer A three-pointer by Michael Bruzzese and a steal by Andru Siemer helped the Keystone Heights High School boys basketball team hold off Union County in the final…
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Co-op trustees nominated
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Three Clay Electric trustees were nominated without opposition to the utility’s board, and a new candidate is also running without an opponent…
Read MoreMiss UCHS pageant Thursday promises ‘Day at the Derby’
The Miss Union County High pageant will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the UCHS auditorium. The pageant will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening ticket sales beginning at 6 p.m. “A Day at the Derby…
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More inmate work crews still months away
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE—The Florida Department of Corrections deputy secretary told Bradford and Union County’s state senator that additional inmate work crews are still months…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 17, 2023
Jacob Blalock Jacob (Jake) Michael Blalock, 35, of Lake Butler, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He was born in Gainesville on May 27, 1987. He grew up in Lake Butler, where he was surroun…
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Sun names UCHS’ Strong as top small-school defensive player
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Union County High School senior lineman Markus Strong was named the Small-School Defensive Player of the Year as part of the Gainesville Sun’s All-Area football…
Read MoreSun honors KHHS, UCHS athletes in golf, swimming and volleyball
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Gainesville Sun released its All-Area teams for fall sports, with Keystone Heights High School’s Candace Jackson and Union County High School’s Jaycee Davis…
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