Obituaries — 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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Obituaries — June 3, 2025
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 Dan@BcTelegraph.com 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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Waters says coaching UCHS ‘something I needed to do’
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Lamar Waters went from thinking he wouldn't be doing any coaching upon his return to Union County to now taking over the high school football program as…
Read MoreWaters named interim coach for UCHS in midst of firing, resignations
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Lamar Waters was named interim head football coach and athletic director at Union County High School on June 2, stepping in for Andrew Thomas, who was r…
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What to do about bears in unexpected areas
Spring and early summer mark a general increase in activity for Florida’s black bears after limited movements in winter. During this time, juvenile bears could be spotted in unexpected areas as they l…
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Complaints about vagrants in vacant Lake Butler building
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Lake Butler officials talked about the need to enforce building codes for commercial properties and prevent vagrants from occupying vacant buildings. Bo Bayer bro…
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Lake Butler finds evidence of water theft
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Lake Butler’s acting public works director told city commissioners that some of the municipality’s water meters appear to have had wires cut or pulled from meters…
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