News:
Library pushes on after dismissal of director
Mark J. Crawford
May 8, 2024
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford County commissioners officially voted to fire Robert Perone as library director during its meeting May 7 just before his replacement charted the library’s path forward. Perone was arrested on charges of grand theft and illegal use of a credit card for allegedly stealing more...
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Arc welcomes public to see program, new community hub
Mark J. Crawford
May 8, 2024
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] The Arc of Bradford is holding a grand opening at its Hampton location to showcase it adult day program. The site is at the former Hampton Elementary School, 10501 Hampton Ave, on Tuesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in at any...
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Kendrick running for superintendent
Mark J. Crawford
May 8, 2024
The following in an announcement of intention to seek public office paid for by the candidate. My name is Tracey Kendrick, and I am a candidate for Bradford County Superintendent of Schools. Children in Bradford County deserve a better education than they currently receive and we, as a school district,...
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‘Equalizer’ star from Lawtey headed to Broadway
Mark J. Crawford
May 8, 2024
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Actor Tory Kittles, has a new starring role on Broadway. Kittles will play Cephus Miles alongside Brittany Inge and Stori Ayers in a revival of the Tony Award-nominated 1979 play “Home” by Samm-Art Williams. According to New York Theater Guide, the creative team also includes...
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Excessive airspeed blamed for fatal flight from Keystone Heights
Dan Hildebran
May 8, 2024
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The National Transportation Safety Board blamed excessive airspeed on a March 2, 2022, flight from Keystone Heights to St. Augustine that resulted in the pilot’s death. Marianne Fox, 49, was piloting an Extra NG aerobatic plane when she departed Keystone Heights around 4:45 p.m. She was...
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Sports:
HCA baseball team wins district championship
Cliff Smelley
May 9, 2024
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Hope Christian Academy’s baseball team won its final six regular-season games, winning the district championship and earning the number-one seed for the Southeastern Christian Conference tournament, which begins Friday, May 10, at Corinth Christian Academy in Jasper. The Lions, who went 9-3 during the regular season...
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KHHS track, field season ends at Region 1-2A meet
Cliff Smelley
May 9, 2024
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Keystone Heights High School failed to qualify anyone for state, but did post several season-best performances as well as a school record at the Region 1-2A track and field meet at Jacksonville’s University of North Florida on May 7. The boys 4x800m relay team of Tyler...
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Tigers’ Bethea qualifies for Class 1A state track finals
Cliff Smelley
May 9, 2024
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Union County High School’s Amia Bethea earned an at-large bid to the Class 1A state track and field finals after her performance in the 100m at the Region 1 meet, which was held May 7 at Jacksonville’s University of North Florida. Bethea will compete in the...
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Features:
May Day Celebration breaks ground for new playground
Mark J. Crawford
May 8, 2024
BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph Members of The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County were joined by city leaders to break ground and bring new life into a long fought dream at the May Day Celebration held May 4. Festivities included a health and wellness fair, bounce houses, a...
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Union 4-H celebrates with awards
Dan Hildebran
May 7, 2024
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times Union County 4-H held its annual Awards Banquet on May 3, 2024 at Sardis Baptist Church in Lake Butler. The event featured a buffet-style dinner of smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, baked beans, rolls, and dessert. The Fellowship Hall, where...
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Punkin’ reflects on career and future
Cliff Smelley
May 7, 2024
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Titles may change, but the person remains the same. That’s the view Jeff Johnson takes when thinking about the fact that he’s no longer police chief. The dissolution of the Starke Police Department prevented him from a proper retirement and going out on his terms, but...
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Park receives Betty Warren Memorial Scholarship
Cliff Smelley
May 7, 2024
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Keystone Heights High School senior Jaden Park is the recipient of this year’s Betty Warren Memorial Scholarship, which is presented annually by the Col. Samuel Elbert Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Col. Samuel Elbert Regent Anne Smoak and Chapter Treasurer Virginia Walkup presented...
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4 receive Dr. Franklin Scholarships
Cliff Smelley
May 6, 2024
Maya Farmer, Lyka Fuentes, Caitlynn Hartley and Macy Lauramore were this year’s recipients of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Recognition Day Scholarships, which were presented April 28 at Lawtey’s Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. Franklin, the scholarship fund’s namesake, was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. The scholarships are awarded to students...
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Union Road Dept. leader retires
Dan Hildebran
May 1, 2024
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times On April 26, about 100 people gathered in the Agricultural Education Center's meeting room to celebrate the retirement of Shelton “Jr.” Arnold, the superintendent of the Union County Road Department. The event was held on the last day of Arnold’s 34 years...
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Crime:
Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
Dan Hildebran
May 7, 2024
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...
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Convicted killer threatens judge, prosecutor
Dan Hildebran
May 7, 2024
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A man serving a life sentence for two murders in the McRae area has now been indicted for threatening the judge and prosecutor in his murder trial. Twenty-six-year-old Taylor Ryan Hill was convicted of shooting three people at a Lori Loop Road home, killing two on...
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Obituaries:
Obituaries — May 7, 2024
Cliff Smelley
May 7, 2024
Roger Barnett Roger Barnett, 82, a loving father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born June 22, 1941, to Cecil and Ora Barnett. He was born in Willard, Ohio but went on to spend much of his adult life traveling the United...
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Obituaries — April 30, 2024
Cliff Smelley
April 30, 2024
Franklin D. Camp Franklin Delano Camp, 89, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, in Lawtey. He was born April 15, 1934, in Cottonwood, Alabama. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring on June 30, 1974. His assignments included, Larson AFB, Washington; Charleston, South Carolina; Itazuka, Japan;...
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Editorial:
Shut down the circus
Mark J. Crawford
March 26, 2024
Dear Editor: Ringling Brothers/Barnum and Bailey retired the circus but did not include Starke City Hall and city commissioners in the closure. Unfortunate for the citizens of Starke. Let me first say to our Police Chief Jeff Johnson that I wish him the best retirement in the world. Despite the...
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Clerk addresses investigation
Mark J. Crawford
February 20, 2024
Dear Editor: I am Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Union County clerk of court and comptroller. This letter addresses the State Attorney’s investigation of our county coordinator. Specifically, I explain both the need for the referral to the State Attorney’s office and allegations that I did not provide all relevant documents for...
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