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School’s mental health post moved in house
In a bid for “more oversight,” the Taylor County School District will no longer contract out services for a mental health coordinator, but will instead hire an employee that will…
City insurance carrier cautions council
The city’s insurance carrier has once again denied a $4,000 claim submitted by a local man who says the custom rims and ball joints on his car were damaged by…
Boys & Girls Club Teen Center repairs approved
After receiving a single bid, the city council has awarded a $44,797 bid to a local contractor for repairs, renovations and upgrades to the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center…
City council now opening bids at public meetings
After initially resisting making a change to the city’s bid procedure, City Manager John Hart reversed course and agreed to a request by some city council members to open bids…
City partnered with B&G Club in ‘15 to construct building
In January 2015, the city council partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to provide financial backing for construction of a new 6,000 square foot metal building that allowed the…
Man jailed for threatening victim with firearm in face
A violent repeat criminal offender was arrested Wednesday afternoon, June 14, after allegedly pointing a gun in a man’s face and stating “this is for you and anyone who wants…
Missing teen may be runaway in Suwannee
A 15-year-old boy reported missing from Perry in March is considered a “runaway” and may be living in Suwannee County with a family member.…
Man arrested after allowing child, 11, to drive on highway
An eyewitness report of a minor child operating a vehicle erratically at high speeds on Beach Road Wednesday evening led to an arrest after deputies discovered an 11-year-old boy behind…
Keaton golf cart zone expansion to be voted on Tuesday, June 20
The Taylor County Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, to consider whether or not to extend the northern boundary of the Keaton Beach golf cart zone…
City adopts fines to make parks tobacco free
The City of Perry has unanimously adopted an ordinance making all local parks “tobacco free,” banning the use of all tobacco products and establishing fines of up to $100 for…
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