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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, … Read more

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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Thomas Lyle … Read more

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 metric.  The hospital had maintained a four-star rating for about eight months before reaching the top tier, according to Cynthia Coulter, chief clinical services officer. “It’s … Read more

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 sticker placed in the windshield for vehicles dropping off trash at county solid waste collection sites. Commissioners floated the idea after Eric Williams of Williams LP Gas said … Read more

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 Mike Ripplinger presented W.W. Gay’s Trey Carr a plaque of appreciation and expressed his gratitude to the Jacksonville-based firm for its support of Union County students. “That … Read more