Sounding off on coach’s firing
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Citizens lined up at the June 10 Union County School Board meeting to express their opinions on the firing of Union County High School football coach Andrew Thoma…
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Union School district to balance budget by cutting 40 jobs
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] At press time, the Union County School Board was set to vote on a package of budget cuts totaling $1.5 million that would balance its budget for the 2025-2026 fis…
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Making an impact in Union County
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Around 100 community and business leaders gathered at Pine Grove Barn on Shadd Farms on Wednesday, May 4, for the inaugural meeting of the Union County Impact Ini…
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Shipping container granted four-month extension – Lake Butler code enforcement officer gives May update
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Lake Butler officials granted the owners of a property with an illegal storage container unit behind Sunrise Food Mart a four-month extension to August 1 to remov…
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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…
Read MoreObituaries — June 10, 2025
Earl Barber Earl “Duke” Barber, a lifelong resident of Lawtey, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, just days before his 86th birthday. Born on June 9, 1939, in Lawtey, he remained deeply rooted in th…
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Anita Clark Jan. 28, 1963 – May 25, 2025. It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Clark, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who departed this life on S…
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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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Clay Electric rates increasing in June
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Clay Electric Cooperative said that starting in June, members will see a $3 increase in the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) and a $3 increase in the Access Charge. “T…
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