Donna Nooney Donna Marie Nooney, 61, went to be with our Lord on Monday, Dec.15, 2025. She is survived by her husband, William Nooney; children, Michael (Sephanie) Johnson, Chris (Kayla) Johnson; and Cody (Courtney) Johnson; siblings, Bryan (Beth) Boettcher, Michele (Victor) Brazile, Cheryl (Billy) Martinelli, and Marion (Joe) Good; grandchildren, Sierra Johnson, Alyssa Johnson, Colson … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Lake Butler City Commission heard a presentation on the completed Townsend Green Building roof project and discussed staffing improvements and a property transaction during its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Doug Sanders of Andy Easton and Associates presented a detailed update on the historic Townsend Green Building roof restoration, … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County commissioners unanimously approved $500 Christmas bonuses for all 59 full-time county employees during their December 15 meeting, with Commissioner Mac Johns making an impassioned plea for the gesture. “It’s that time of year, morale is not at its highest, but yet these guys are still out there working,” Johns … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford High School got a huge first-half performance from Maliki Cobarris and put together a 17-2 run in the second half in defeating visiting Union County 67-56 in a boys basketball game on Dec. 19. Cobarris scored 23 of his game-high 31 points in the first half as the Tornadoes handed … Read more
Amy J. Davis It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear Amy J. Davis, who left this world at home, encircled by the love of her family, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Born Oct. 8, 1960, in Jacksonville and a faithful member of Beacon of … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Santa gets milk and cookies, but perhaps he should share with a lot of generous people and businesses in Bradford and Union counties. Approximately 290 students from Brooker Community School and Bradford, Lake Butler, Lawtey and Starke elementary schools enjoyed a shopping spree at the Starke Walmart as part of the … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] He was part of a glorious past. Now, he’s a part of the future. Robby Pruitt, who coached Union County High School to three consecutive state championships in football in the 1990s has been named the Tigers’ new head coach. The Telegraph-Times-Monitor has been unable to reach Pruitt for comment, but … Read more
Union County High School’s wrestling team will host Military Appreciation Night for the Tri-County Duals, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. All veterans and current military will gain free admission with ID. The Tri-County Duals will also consist of Baker County and Columbia.
Edwin L. Crews Edwin L. Crews, 81, of Lake Butler went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Born in Raiford on Jan. 6, 1944, to the late James and Noreen Dukes Crews, Edwin embraced life with a strong work ethic and an infectious spirit that touched … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County deputies served two search warrants on Tuesday, December 10 that resulted in the rescue of more than 40 dogs showing signs of mistreatment and suspected dogfighting abuse. The Union/Bradford SWAT Team executed the warrants at properties on Northwest 71st Run and West County Road 18 in Lake Butler as … Read more
