BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor About 70 area residents came together for a meal and educational opportunities at the first Farm/City luncheon, held at the Union County Agricultural Education building (which houses the UF/IFIS Extension Office). For the past several years the event has been held as a dinner at the Hal Y. Maines … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times The Babe Ruth Baseball Organization in Union County is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a sports program for area youth. In conjunction with the national organizations of Babe Ruth and Pop Warner (BR & PW) who promote sports programs and provide organizational structure for smaller local … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer After trailing by as many as 16 points, the Union County High School football team had a chance to tie the game with 1:08 remaining, but an incomplete pass on a two-point conversion play following Rayvon Durant’s 1-yard touchdown run resulted in host Chiefland winning the Region 3-1A championship … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Each community has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the well-being of its children, and a recent report published by the Florida Policy Institute shines a light on the strengths and weaknesses of Florida counties. Information in the 2021 County Rankings for Child Well-Being is sourced from … Read more
The Little Miss Union County Contest was recently held as part of the Union County 100th Anniversary Celebration. Applications were received from 12 girls aged 5 to 10 years old. Each generation included on the application was verified to have lived within the geographical boundaries of Union County as declared by the political boundaries set … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor Union County employees will soon be receiving what amounts to “hazardous duty pay,” for their continued dedication to their jobs during the “COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” The funds, provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, are seen as a way to both recognize and thank employees for keeping things … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — The Lake Butler City Commission, at its regular October meeting, approved a three-year extension to its agreement for garbage selection services with GFL Solid Waster Southeast (formerly WPA). The city has been using this company for the past six years and has seen no problems with … Read more
Kenneth Brown HAMPTON Kenneth Jerry Brown, age 70, of Hampton passed away at his home on Friday, November 19, 2021. Kenneth was born in Belmont, Mississippi on August 25, 1951 to the late William Kenneth and Lois “Bates” Brown. Mr. Brown was an amateur radio operator, a veteran of the United States Marine … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Union County High School has been on fire this football postseason and looks to continue rolling when it travels to take on Chiefland for the Region 3-1A championship on Friday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. As of deadline, no ticket information was available. Fans are encouraged to call Union … Read more
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Quarterback A.J. Cortese scored two touchdowns as part of a ground game that generated more than 400 yards, while Daylyn Diston had two interception returns for touchdowns in the Union County High School football team’s 52-14 win over second-seed and host Hilliard in the Nov. 19 Region 3-1A … Read more
