Obituaries — Sept. 3, 2024
Mattie Anderson Mattie Sue Anderson, 68, of Starke passed away Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024, at her residence in Gainesville. She was born in Starke and attended the local schools of Bradford County.…
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Union Commissioner injured in explosion
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County Commissioner Jimmy Tallman was life-flighted to U.F. Health Shands last week after an explosion caused second and third-degree burns over his upper bo…
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Promised Land gives away school supplies
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times Promised Land Family Ministries held its annual back-to-school backpack giveaway last month, providing 160 K-12 students with backpacks and school supplies free…
Read MoreNew cell phone tower eyed for Lake Butler
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times The City of Lake Butler may soon be home to a cellular phone tower, which would provide better reception for local residents and bring funds into the city's coff…
Read MoreLake Butler’s financial position deteriorating – Auditor warns of impending emergency
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times At its regular meeting on August 20, 2024, the Lake Butler City Commission received its annual audit report for the fiscal year period of Oct. 1, 2022, through S…
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Lake Butler contractor accused of stealing Louis Vuitton, Gucci purses
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 39-year-old Lake Butler man was arrested for grand theft, burglary, and dealing in stolen property after a Newberry woman accused him of stealing Louis Vuitton a…
Read MoreRecent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 defendant…
Read MoreTigers end volleyball skid with 3-1 win over Suwannee
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Jailyn Simmons had 18 kills, while Abigail Williams recorded 28 assists in the Union County High School volleyball team’s 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-17, 25-1…
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Union superintendent thanks Woodman Life
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County Schools Superintendent Mike Ripplinger recognized Brad Elixson of Woodman Life during the school board’s Tuesday, August 27 meeting. The superintenden…
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