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Motorcycle crash victim identified
Sources have confirmed that the Perry man killed in a motorcycle crash last Monday night, Feb. 25, was Noah Anthony, who was in his mid-30s. The crash happened near the…
Higher bills for county trash service?
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to extend the hours of operation at the Blue Springs roll-off site on certain days — a move that is expected to cost the…
PPD K-9, handler transfer to TCSO
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Former Perry Police Department K-9 “Bak” is now on patrol with his handler Kyle Johnson, earning his stripes as a…
Champions!
Siblings Noah Aman, 13, and Jade Fletcher, 17, both made trips to the winner’s circle at the annual North Florida Livestock Show & Sale — winning grand champion awards in…
Council declares Super-Pufft ‘targeted industry’ to assist with state tax credits
The Perry City Council approved a resolution last week recommending that local snack producer Super-Pufft Snacks USA, Inc., be approved as a “qualified target industry business” under state guidelines that…
GUILTY: Rollercoaster trial ends
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Edito An eventful day in court Wednesday saw Henry “Teety Pop” Bolden Jr. acquitted of murder, two additional charges against him for alleged witness…
Iron Horse to host major offroad events
Iron Horse Mud Ranch, which has undergone significant upgrades over the past year, has received county approval to host two large offroad events over the next three months – but…
Local tobacco lawsuit settled
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff writer An 11-year legal battle between the nation’s largest cigarette companies and a Taylor County resident came to a close last week when a settlement…
School board seeks to avoid Festival-Homecoming conflict
The Taylor County School Board has agreed to re-draft a resolution that would direct school staff to attempt to avoid scheduling homecoming the same week as the annual Florida Forest…
Taylor native son fought at famous ‘Battle of Iwo Jima’
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor When Robert Lee “Toby” Faulkner landed on the beach at Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945, the stark volcanic wasteland was a far…
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