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Brynes’ first action is to (officially) accept Brown’s resignation
Former city manager and new District 4 Councilman Bill Brynes’ first action at his first meeting was to request that the council “officially” accept the resignation of current City Manager…
Swearing-in
Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Greg Parker performed the official swearing-in ceremony for recently-elected city council members Ward Ketring and Bill Brynes prior to the start of the city’s Wednesday,…
County adopts matrix for future tax abatements
The Taylor County Commission has adopted a new matrix to help guide future decisions regarding property tax abatements offered to businesses wishing to either locate to the county or expand…
Coming down
Demolition crews started knocking down the empty building at the corner of U.S. 19 and C.R. 30 last week, “taking it down to the concrete slab.” The owners said they…
Brynes questions page ‘added’ to Super-Pufft contract; attorney states it was ‘totally normal’
During the city council’s Nov. 9 meeting, City Councilman Bill Brynes sparked a lengthy discussion on a utility incentives contract entered into by the City of Perry and Super-Pufft in…
Simon defeats Ausley for state senate seat
Political newcomer Republican Corey Simon unseated incumbent Democrat District 3 State Senator Loranne Ausley in Tuesday’s general election to represent Taylor County — as well as 12 other counties —…
WWII veteran recounts POW liberation
For three long months, John “J.D.” Poppell’s family worried about their beloved son – their only news of him being a notice from the War Department stating that he was…
59% of voters turn out
Tuesday’s general election went smoothly in Taylor County, with results being released from all 14 precincts – as well as early voting and mail ballots – around 35 minutes after…
Voters continue 0.25 mill school tax
Taylor County voters have once again approved a ballot referendum that will allow the Taylor County School Board to continue levying a 0.25-mill property tax for an additional four years.…
County commission reschedules next meeting to Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
The Taylor County Commission has postponed its second regular meeting in November to Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m.…
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