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Ready for coronavirus?
According to local health officials, Taylor County is ready for the coronavirus (COVID-19) should it spread into the area. However, the likelihood of residents in the county contracting the disease…
‘There’s no need to panic’ …but be prepared
“There’s no need to panic. But we definitely need to prepare.” Local government officials are taking that advice to heart in response to widening concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its…
Superintendent, Clerk races draw candidates
The total number of local candidates running for office in 2020 has now risen to 26, with the addition of two new hopefuls who tossed their hats into the political…
‘Our vision is clear’
“It’s 2020. Our vision is clear.” That was the message delivered at the 2020 Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night at the Perry Elks Lodge.…
Osborne receives ‘Our Hero’ award
City of Perry Fire Department Firefighter Daniel Osborne has been named the 2019 recipient of the Perry Rotary Club’s “Our Hero Award.” He was presented the award Friday evening at…
Woman charged in fatal crash
A Mayo woman has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide for a Nov. 10, 2019, head-on crash that happened here and claimed the life of a 33-year-old Tallahassee…
Parents urged to warn students
School officials are warning students of the serious consequences of creating, sending or sharing threatening or racist messages, memes or photos this week, as local law enforcement investigators continue to…
Dredging set for spring 2021
For several years, the county has been working toward a plan to use federal RESTORE Act funds to dredge coastal canals, beginning with Keaton Beach and the Steinhatchee boat ramp…
Officer suffers heart set-back
Perry Police Department (PPD) Det. Bill Murray suffered a setback as he was preparing to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday following heart transplant surgery two weeks ago. “The hospital…
Perry man charged with exposure, exploitation
Details regarding an incident where a Perry man exposed himself to an elderly family member are shielded by domestic violence protections, and not available for public release, the police department…
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