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New school construction cost savings help fund more parking
School officials manage to continue to find cost savings during construction of the new Perry Primary School, Facilities Director Dan Anderson told school board members recently. During an update on…
Taylor again hosts wounded warriors
In a few weeks, Taylor County will once again play host to a group of wounded service members and their children for a week of hunting, fishing and family bonding.…
Felons can now vote
Last fall, Florida voters approved Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to certain convicted felons who have completed their sentence, including parole and probation. The amendment went into effect Jan.…
City council re-appoints Hamby and McGrew to Doctors’ Memorial board
Many times, governmental boards find themselves having to seek out candidates to fill positions on advisory councils and boards. However, the Perry City Council faced a more enviable position last…
Case likely headed to grand jury
Investigators with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) say they are close to completing their investigation into the Jan. 20 shooting death of 34-year-old Christopher “Chris” Strickland. According to TCSO…
Canopy project on back burner
The long-anticipated canopy/balcony project for downtown – which has been in the works for nearly a decade – has been officially shelved by the Perry City Council. Members took the…
Fiddler Crab Festival
Steinhatchee will host three days of great music, fantastic food and fun for all ages this weekend (Feb. 15-17) for the 11th annual Fiddler Crab Festival. The fun begins Friday,…
4 Republicans, 1 Democrat in race
Four Republicans and a Democrat will face off in a pair of upcoming special elections to decide who will replace Halsey Beshears in the District 7 House of Representatives seat.…
Special election could cost $75,000
The Taylor County Commission agreed last week to allocate $37,500 toward the upcoming special election for the Florida House District 7 seat, which is vacant after Halsey Beshears was named…
Knight named Veterans Service Officer
“I am here to help the veterans in our community. If a veteran has a need that my office can’t handle, then I am committed to helping him or her…
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