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No COVID deaths reported last week
For the first time since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) started reporting weekly county-level deaths from COVID-19 again in early September, Taylor County had no new coronavirus-related deaths reported…
City staffers go above, beyond
During the same meeting they fielded complaints and a long list of specific work project requests from the public, a number of City of Perry workers were praised for going…
Apartment project back on?
A proposed high-end apartment complex in the works for nearly five years is once again moving forward, and those behind the project are now reportedly looking to fast track what…
County seeking property to widen Deadman’s Curve
The Taylor County Commission has instructed its attorney to negotiate with a property owner along Deadman’s Curve on Beach Road in an attempt to purchase the necessary land to eventually…
Welcome back, Florida Forest Festival!
GP Folely Cellulose Public Affairs Manager Scott Mixon presented a $14,000 check to Miss Florida Forest Festival Ella Holley, Little Queen Isabelle Brock and Little King Benjamin Weadon on Wednesday…
Coverson murder trial delayed again
The murder trial for Jarnell “Roosta” Coverson has been delayed once again, with jury selection now slated for Friday, Dec. 17. Coverson, one of three men charged in connection with…
Brush truck bids are in
The Taylor County Commission has received three bids to construct a new brush/squad truck for Taylor County Fire-Rescue (TCFR). The board opened the bids during its Oct. 4 meeting, with…
‘Excellent’ rating at regional event
By DOUGLAS WALLACE / Special to the Perry News-Herald The Taylor County High School (TCHS) “Pride of Taylor” Marching Band earned “excellent” ratings in seven categories, a pair of “superior”…
Rhythm Man
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Steinhatchee resident Ed Pintado’s fingers are worn and calloused — strong from strumming a bass that matched him in size for nearly three decades.…
‘No evidence’ of red tide off Taylor’s coast
Despite some sightings of dead fish floating off the local coast over a week ago, there is no evidence that red tide is currently present along Taylor County’s Gulf coast,…
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