Lake Butler Hospital earns 5-star rating
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Lake Butler Hospital has earned a 5-star quality rating from the National Rural Rating System. The designation is the highest possible score under the performance…
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Union County
5 score in double figures for UCHS boys in 71-62 win over Hamilton
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Tyrese Chandler led five players with double-digit points as the Union County High School boys basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 71-62 win at Hamil…
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Union County may adopt Bradford’s trash decal requirement
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County Commissioners, during a December 1 town hall meeting in Lake Butler, discussed copying Bradford County’s trash decal program, which requires a sticke…
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School district thanks W.W. Gay
During the November 18 school board meeting, Union County School District officials recognized W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. for its support of the students of Union County. Superintendent Mik…
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Lake Butler taps the brakes on dangerous building ordinance
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Lake Butler city commissioners tabled a proposed dangerous building ordinance on November 18 after concerns were raised about its language and enforcement approach…
Read MoreObituaries — Dec. 2, 2025
Christine Blackwelder Christine Doloris Blackwelder of Lake City passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Christian Health Center Hospice, Lynden, Washington. She was born to Myrtle Scarboroug…
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UCHS boys open hoops season with big win over KHHS
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Garrison Smith made six three-pointers, finishing with a game-high 24 points and helping the Union County High School boys basketball team win its seaso…
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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…
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KHHS girls improve to 2-0 with 41-25 win over UCHS
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Daisy Hubbard and Kadence Massey combined for 11 second-half points as the Keystone Heights High School girls basketball team outscored host Union Count…
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