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The Taylor County School District and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) have partnered with local businesses and a local church to install three “lending libraries” throughout the county. Funding for…
Lakey lawsuit settled for $55,000
The Taylor County Commission has settled a lawsuit filed by former Taylor County Administrator Ted Lakey over his 2018 firing for $55,000. The county will only have to pay $5,000…
Courts back in session
Taylor County held its first jury trial in more than a year this week, although the proceedings had a slightly different look than before the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began. The…
What happens after you flush?
The City of Perry’s new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant is now up and running, replacing the original 70-year-old plant with a larger, more advanced and efficient facility. Construction of the…
COVID vaccine age drops again
Taylor County residents age 40 and over are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine through the local health department beginning Monday, March 29, with vaccinations opening up to all residents…
Want a street light?
The Perry City Council has asked staff to develop an official street light policy following a request from property owners on Shady Oaks Lane. Councilman Ward Ketring brought the request…
$10,000 in firearms stolen, one arrested
Perry Police Department (PPD) investigators have made one arrest, and say more are expected, in connection with a break-in on Lewis Drive earlier this month that resulted in the theft…
Man arrested after wreck, assaulting first responder
A late-night car crash at a local convenience store led to a Perry man being charged with battery and resisting arrest following a physical altercation with first responders. An emergency…
Local captains reel in fish for food bank
Funded by a grant from a national non-profit conservation group, a trio of Steinhatchee commercial fishermen are helping catch fresh Gulf Coast seafood to be distributed by local food banks…
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