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Mosley is ‘Teacher of the Year’
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) Millwright instructor Luke Mosley has been named the Taylor County School District’s “Teacher of the Year.”…
‘May I have this dance?’
“May I have this dance?” With that simple question, Taylor County’s own Henry Waller stepped onto the national stage and into the history books Monday night, Jan. 20, when he…
FEMA public forum Jan. 24
A public forum featuring representatives from a variety of federal and state agencies overseeing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts will be held in Perry this Friday, Jan. 24, at Forest Capital…
Bus driver complains of second-hand impairment
Greyhound bus passengers were stranded on the side of Highway 19 South for several hours Thursday evening, Jan. 16, after the bus driver called for assistance, stating she feared she…
City council passes ‘civility’ resolution
During the same meeting the city council unanimously adopted a resolution “to promote civility” and to treat others in a “respectful and civil manner,” Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton apologized to City…
City to rebid B&G Club kitchen upgrade project
Miscommunication between city staff and the city council over the bid process for a proposed kitchen expansion at the local Boys & Girls Club, combined with a misunderstanding surrounding a…
1st Ave. work to begin next week
After numerous delays, most recently due to Hurricane Helene, work to widen and resurface 1st Avenue in Steinhatchee is expected to begin next week.…
Two arrested after confrontation
A resident at a local campground said he feared for his life when two individuals armed with pistols confronted him while he was out walking his dogs Sunday afternoon, Jan.…
Developer wishes to buy West Fraser mill property
The owner of a company specializing in buying, repurposing and selling industrial properties is interested in purchasing the West Fraser Perry sawmill site, but is requesting relief from an estimated…
Schools’ FTE drop causes $4.1M in deficit spending
The Taylor County School District is facing a $1.456 million shortfall in this year’s funding due a steep drop in FTE (full-time equivalent) students.…
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