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2 armed robbers hit Hwy. 98 store
The Perry Police Department (PPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Country Kitchen convenience store located on Hwy. 98 late Tuesday night, Sept. 13.…
County 2022-23 budget now totals $73.8 million
The Taylor County Commission has tentatively approved its 2022-23 budget, totaling $73.8 million, and will hold a second public hearing next Monday for a final vote on both the budget…
BBQ, music & mullets!
Are you craving some tender BBQ ribs, pork or chicken — dripping with some sweet and tangy sauce – or something with a little heat? Stop and set an alarm…
School Board budget up $7 million, or 16%
The Taylor County School Board approved an estimated $50 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year at a public hearing held last Tuesday, and adopted a millage rate of 5.6860…
Personal tragedy drives Mash to help local youth
It has been more than 15 years since Pamela Mash lost her father to suicide in 2007 — a tragic, life-altering event that played a pivotal role in her decision…
O’Steen Cemetery reclaimed
Established before Taylor County itself was formed, the O’Steen Cemetery located off Morgan-Whiddon Road serves as the final resting place for a number of key pioneers who helped shape this…
Updated COVID vaccine boosters available locally
Federal health officials are now recommending that everyone age 12 and older get the new updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters specifically designed to combat the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, which…
Keaton lots finally sold
The Taylor County Commission has finally sold two publicly-owned lots at Keaton Beach for a combined $129,500 — about 58% of the appraised value of the properties.…
Police: Lock your doors!
The Perry Police Department (PPD) has issued an alert for residents in the Pine Ridge area to secure their vehicles, sheds and exterior buildings after a series of burglaries were…
2 face animal cruelty charges
A two-year investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Perry man on animal cruelty charges after the savage beating death of young white-tailed deer was captured on video and…
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