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Fentanyl found on $10 bill in mailbox
The Perry Police Department (PPD) continues to investigate an incident in which a $10 bill left in the mailbox of a local law enforcement officer field-tested positive for fentanyl.…
City stops adding fluoride to water
The City of Perry has stopped adding fluoride to its drinking water – a decision that drew praise from Councilwoman Diane Landry and a rebukefrom Councilman Bill Brynes.…
Ketring addresses ‘conspiracy theories’ around city’s Super-Pufft billing errors
Addressing what he referred to as “rumors” and “conspiracy theories,” Councilman Ward Ketring revisited the City of Perry’s utility billing errors with Super-Pufft Snacks at the city’s Aug. 8 meeting.…
Man with four warrants picks up new charges
A man with four outstanding arrest warrants now faces even more charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop late Friday, Aug. 18.…
Pavilion to be demolished
Although a planned $1 million renovation to Hodges Park remains stuck in the design phase — with construction not expected to begin until next spring — one of the two…
Construction stops on apartments project
Developers have agreed to stop work on Taylor County’s newest multi-family residential apartment village for one month to work with state agencies on acquiring the needed environmental permits.…
51-year-old man stabbed during altercation
A 51-year-old Perry man is in stable condition after being stabbed twice in the neck during a physical altercation at Choo-Choo’s convenience store Monday afternoon, Aug. 21.…
Teen arrested for threatening mass shooting
A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday morning at Taylor County High School (TCHS) after allegedly making threatening statements online, including comments on Snapchat about carrying out a mass shooting.…
Former Perry Police Chief Putnal dies at 76 after battle with cancer
Retired Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Wayne Putnal died Thursday, Aug. 17, following an eight-month battle with cancer. He was 76.…
Grassy Gator Gamble
A popular stretch of Taylor County coastline will now be a little bit safer, after a trio of local men harvested a 10-foot, 6.5-inch gator in a creek near “Grassy…
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