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Treading water: Flood is still affecting many
More than a week after Steinhatchee was flooded by some 30 inches of rain in just a handful of days, many areas in the coastal community are still dealing with…
Constituents feel ‘silenced’
Stating that she has heard “concerns” from many in her community, School Board Member Deidra Dunnell has asked her fellow board members to allow more comment from members of the…
Meth found hidden in chapstick
A woman visiting an inmate at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) Saturday now faces multiple felonies herself after attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility. While being searched before entering the…
Shoaf opens local district office
Dozens of community and business leaders gathered at the Historic Perry Station (Old Depot) Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of State House Representative Jason Shoaf’s new office…
TCHS touts academic progress
During an annual report to the school board last week, Taylor County High School (TCHS) unveiled a new logo, improved disciplinary data and a 50-point improvement in its Florida School…
Faircloth is presented prestigious ‘Above & Beyond’ award by Florida Forestry Association
Long-time Taylor County businessman Frank “Bump” Faircloth was honored by the Florida Forestry Association (FFA) at its annual 2019 meeting and trade show held in in Miramar Beach on Thursday,…
‘A good business reinvests’
While in Taylor County Wednesday receiving a first-hand update on the $250 million Fenholloway Water Quality Project, Georgia- Pacific (GP) CEO Christian Fischer made a point to thank the community…
County supports Suncoast
Although several counties are rising up in opposition to the proposed Suncoast Parkway, members of the Taylor County Commission this week voiced their support for the project, which will likely…
City council will ‘tweak’ manager’s evaluation procedure
With City Manager Taylor Brown’s one-year anniversary approaching in September, the Perry City Council is modifying its evaluation form as members prepare to move forward with a written performance review.…
Newman registers for county race
One new local candidate has tossed his hat into the political ring for 2020, Salem resident Michael Newman. Newman, who registered as Republican, will take on incumbent Sean Murphy (R)…
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