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TCMS student arrested for ‘list’
A 14-year-old Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) student was arrested Monday, Dec. 12, for allegedly threatening to harm those on a written “list” of fellow students.…
County may buy home to serve as fire-rescue station
It appears Taylor County Fire-Rescue officials may be able to cross one big item off of their Christmas wish list, as county commissioners gave their approval to an alternative option…
School Board honors Stein. as a ‘School of Excellence’
The Taylor County School Board recognized Steinhatchee School as a “School of Excellence” with a plaque presentation during a special meeting held at the school Thursday, Dec. 8.…
Softball field, fire stations top priorities
The Taylor County Commission has ranked its top three priorities when it comes to state funding requests for the 2023 legislative session, including a new softball field at the Taylor…
‘No strings’ for new $100,000 in federal Rescue Act funding
Taylor County has received an additional $100,000 through the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and unlike much of the funding delivered by ARPA and the related Coronavirus Aid,…
Breakfast with Santa
Some 300 local children were treated to “Breakfast with Santa” by the Perry Elks Lodge on Saturday morning. Christmas lists were shared, photos taken and gifts given to all of…
Email alerted police to domestic violence
Quick thinking by a victim of domestic violence led police to her front door — even as she remained locked in her bedroom, hiding from her alleged attacker.…
Lower fire rating could reduce insurance costs
Homeowners in Taylor County could potentially see a discount on their property insurance, after Taylor County Fire-Rescue (TCFR) recently improved its Insurance Service Office (ISO) score for fire protection, shifting…
TCFR responded to a record number of calls
Taylor County Fire-Rescue (TCFR) is on track to respond to a record number of calls in 2022.…
Headbutt to earn inmate extra time
An inmate at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) with just two months left on his sentence is now facing battery charges after allegedly headbutting a sergeant during a unprovoked attack.…
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