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Stolen truck, vehicle break-ins reported
Residents in the Timberlane neighborhood located off Highway 221 North woke to an unpleasant holiday surprise Tuesday – four reported vehicle break-ins and a stolen truck. The truck, which was…
Dunnell alleges articles ‘slanted’ and ‘one-sided’
School Board Member Deidra Dunnell has requested a retraction of what she characterizes as “extremely slanted and one-sided articles” detailing her objections to new school board policies in the Dec.…
New trout rules take effect Feb. 1
Despite protests voiced by local charter fishing captains, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) last week unanimously approved a series of new spotted seatrout regulations that take effect…
‘Odd Couple’ draws big laughs
By MARK VIOLA / Staff Writer By all accounts, the debut production of Taylor County’s new theatre group — Cast & Company Drama Group — was a rousing success, with…
Lundy: School board to revisit ‘three-minute’ policy
The Taylor County School Board will revisit a suggested policy limiting board members to three minutes of “Items of Interest” discussion at the end of board meetings, according to new…
School board ‘silencing’ Dunnell?
School Board Member Deidra Dunnell expressed her displeasure with several new policies and procedures adopted during the school board’s recent annual re-organization, alleging changes are “racially motivated” and an attempt…
New chair and meeting times for school board
The Taylor County School Board has a new chairman and new meeting times for the coming year, after holding its annual reorganization meeting on Nov. 19. Following a lengthy debate…
Body scan reveals contraband — cell phones and drugs
An inmate at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) was booked at the local jail last week on charges stemming from a smuggling incident that occurred in April when two cell phones…
FDOT lists toll road positives
By KEVIN J. THIBAULT / FDOT Secretary Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, natural wonders and vibrant tourist attractions, continues to grow rapidly. In fact, more than 900 people move…
City Fire receives $10,000 grant
The City of Perry Fire Department was one of more than 30 fire departments awarded a Georgia-Pacific (GP) Bucket Brigade grant this year, receiving $10,000 to help fund equipment needed…
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