Obituaries — Jan. 20, 2026
Dave Alvarez Loren David "Dave" Alvarez, born on Sept. 28, 1955, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Barbara Barksdale The world lost a bright light on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, with the passing of ou…
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Tigers rally in final minute before losing 64-60 to Baker
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Union County High School outscored visiting Baker County 6-2 in the final minute, but it wasn’t enough for the Tigers to overtake the Wildcats in a 64-6…
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Union school tax to go on November ballot
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Union County commissioners voted unanimously to place a half-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, giving voters the final say on providing additional…
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Maxwell delivers tribute to MLK at county commission meeting – Local faith leader shares message of legacy, justice, and continuing the civil rights icon’s mission
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Pastor Patrick Maxwell delivered a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the January 19 county commission meeting, urging attendees to view the holida…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested 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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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested 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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Union’s Whitehead is Sun Swimmer of the Year
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Union County High School senior Eva Whitehead was named the Gainesville Sun’s Girls Swimmer of the Year after winning her second straight state champion…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 13, 2026
Jean Ball Mrs. Jean Louise Ball, 78, of Keystone Heights died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at HCA Hospital in Gainesville. She was born Oct. 8, 1947, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ruth…
Read MoreUCHS breaks from FHSAA in football
Editor’s note: The information presented is from a press release received from Union County Superintendent of Schools Mike Ripplinger. The Union County High School Football Program has joined severa…
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