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BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Representatives from the water management district received an earful during a recent visit to the county commission meeting. Historically, Suwannee River Water Management District staff members have delivered a payment in lieu of taxes to the county. The district is a governmental...

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Starke’s Christmas on Call Street will feature all the classic holiday charm along with some new things to celebrate — not the least of which is a beautiful new Christmas tree downtown. The lighting of that tree will be a centerpiece of the first...

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...

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city council gave keys to the city to two former officials and one city supporter during its Monday, Nov. 28 meeting. Mayor Karen Lake recognized former mayor Mary Lou Hildreth, ex-council member Paul Yates and former business owner Doug Wise for their...

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer For the second week in a row, Bradford High School overcame a deficit with a strong second half, but visiting Cocoa ultimately won 31-21 in the Class 2S state semifinals on Dec. 2. The Tornadoes (12-2) trailed 14-0. Just like in the Nov. 25...

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— What started off as a hobby to help mothers deal with postpartum depression has grown into an internet business with followers in 36 states in addition to Canada and the United Kingdom. Abbie Tucker, who has taught at Lake Butler Elementary School and has...

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Eight Florida Department of Corrections correctional emergency response teams (CERT) participated in a statewide competition on Nov. 17, hosted by Lake Butler’s Reception and Medical Center, with Sumter Correctional Institution taking first place ahead of Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in second place and Florida...

BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — Just about everyone in Union County has heard of, or knows, Mac Johns.  Although he is a local business owner, he is perhaps best known for his volunteer work on the Union County Recreation Board to make and keep recreational...