Dear Editor: This is a scary moment. According to a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court is preparing to dismantle abortion rights across America. As a result, twenty-six states could outlaw abortion, including 13 that have passed “trigger” laws to take effect immediately after the Court overturns Roe v. Wade. This news should set off … Read more
Dear Editor: An article appearing in the May issue of Singing News Magazine spotlights the gratitude of a Union County native for the many hours of music training he received in the Union County school systems. Josh Singletary of Raiford honors Debbie Bailey, the director of the music education and choral department for the entire … Read more
Dear Editor: Well, after several conversations, the DOT admitted that it was a mistake that we have no lighting at the S.R. 100 and S.R. 16 exits on the bypass, and that, on all future projects like ours, lighting will be part of the project. So, my natural question was, exactly when will we get … Read more
Dear Editor: I am the cosmetology instructor at North Florida Technical College. There have been rumors stating I moved to Starke because of the teaching position at NFTC. This is not true. I was downsizing to a home in preparation for my retirement and fell in love with my little house and the community. I … Read more
Dear Editor: This coming week, May 2-6, is called Teacher Appreciation Week. In the Florida climate for public schools, where teachers are being accused of all kinds of nonsense and somehow grooming students to some sort of lifestyle while trying to teach more state standards than I can count, let me say I appreciate all … Read more
Dear Editor: I think everyone wants to have the best for our county. We probably all wish that our county had more of what the larger counties have. But, do you know that where we spend our money has a direct effect on how successful our county is? The larger counties like Alachua and Duval … Read more
Dear Editor: We as Floridians are encountering something that kills an average of three Floridians an hour, every hour of every day. It kills an estimated total of 32,300 Floridians each year. It’s being colorfully promoted and is readily available at a place you visit frequently – your local convenience store or gas station. It’s … Read more
Dear Editor: My name is Christian Lee. I am from Lake Butler, and March 18 will be three years ago that a tree fell on my car as I was on my way to work. No wind. No rain. The tree was a healthy, living tree. It is my desire to put a “thank you” … Read more
Dear Editor: It is a great honor to serve Keystone Heights, Florida, as your new Postmaster. | have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to reach customers no matter where they are. Under Postmaster … Read more
Dear Editor: The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868 and provided citizenship to all those who were born or nationalized in the United States. This amendment provided citizenship to slaves and equal protection of the law. Similar to the Gentiles who became heirs of the promise through Jesus Christ, slaves … Read more
