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Help abounds for the homeless
The one prevailing message that came out of an hour-long joint city-county workshop on the subject of homelessness last week was that there are more services available to help those…
City gas bill shocker due to ‘polar vortex’
City of Perry businesses and residents may experience a shock when they open their utility bills this coming month, after extreme cold weather in parts of the country caused a…
FedEx driver attacked
A Perry man facing assault and battery charges claims he mistook a FedEx delivery man for a thief after chasing him when he attempted to deliver a package to his…
Read with me!
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…
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