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    Man charged with attempted murder

    A Perry woman narrowly escaped death after being shot in her right eye during an altercation that occurred late Tuesday, June 30, near her home off Warner Avenue. On Tuesday,…

    Groundwork laid for ‘Stand Your Ground’

    The attorney for Delrikos Brooks, who faces a charge of attempted first degree murder, laid the groundwork for a “Stand Your Ground” defense during first appearance proceedings held Thursday morning,…

    3 indicted on federal trafficking charges

    Two Perry women and a Silver Springs woman were indicted by a federal grand jury on July 7 for three counts of possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine throughout northern…

    How will COVID-19 affect revenues?

    With much uncertainty surrounding projected sales and gas tax revenues due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Taylor County Commission is set to hold its first workshop on Monday…

    TCI, Marshall workers test positive

    Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI) and Marshall Health and Rehabilitation have recorded their first positive coronavirus cases after three state prison employees and two nursing home employees tested positive over the…

    New online school option will mirror actual class curriculum

    The Taylor County School District’s new e-learning (online) platform will be a mirrored reflection of the daily lessons that will be taught “face to face” when classes are expected to…

    EMT fired, deputy suspended

    By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer A Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) lieutenant has been suspended and a Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) emergency medical technician (EMT) has been terminated after…

    County offices remain closed

    With the total number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Taylor County now topping 149, county government offices will remain closed to the public. However, county parks have re-opened, and…

    Arson suspect captured in Pa.

    An arson suspect who evaded capture for more than a month and half saw his luck change during the early-morning hours of Friday, July 10, when members of the U.S.…

    Winningham named Lady of Year

    Winningham named Lady of Year

    “I’m glad I was sitting down or I would have fallen down,” said Carolyn Winningham when she learned she was the 2020 Lady of the Year, an honorawarded annually by…