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City names Gaddy ‘Outstanding Citizen’ for clean-up efforts
Robert Gaddy Sr. was recognized as an “Outstanding Citizen” by the city council at its Feb. 27 meeting for his ongoing efforts to keep his neighborhood clean.…
Perry awarded USDA grant to help purchase a sewer truck
Despite seeing its share of the cost increasing by 20%, the City of Perry is moving ahead with a federal grant that will help fund the purchase of a wastewater…
Shooting determined to be ‘justified’
A Perry man was found to be “justified” in using deadly force to defend his life — and that of his child — when he shot and killed a suspect…
Models show mild impact on flood plain from plant closure
Although the local Georgia-Pacific pulp mill is no longer pumping an estimated 36 million gallons of water per day from the aquifer, the plant’s closure has had a relatively mild…
Guilty verdict reached on 7 counts in child porn trial
Jury deliberations were swift Tuesday during a one-day trial involving a man charged with possession of child pornography – with guilty verdicts being delivered on seven of the eight counts…
City one step closer to using $1 million in gas tax revenues for paving projects
Despite a plea from City Manager John Hart to hold onto the funds and seek grant funding instead, the city council inched one step closer this week to spending an…
Early voting starts Monday in Florida presidential primary
The 2024 Florida Presidential Preference Primary, which is only open to registered Republican voters, will be held on Tuesday, March 19.…
Boys & Girls Club receives $52,000 in donations
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida (BGC), which serves Perry, Shady Grove, Mayo and Steinhatchee, recently received two donations totaling more than $50,000 from the United Way…
SRWMD permitting info easier to check
The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a new online portal that will make it easier for residents to check the status of their permit applications.…
Half pound of meth seized after chase
An out-of-town couple faces drug trafficking charges after more than a half pound (284 grams) of methamphetamine was seized Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, following a high-speed motorcycle chase through town…
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