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County moves to sell old DMH: no survey needed
In an effort to reduce costs, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to move forward with the sale of the former Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) building without getting an official…
Cedar Island residents ready for foreclosure case to close
The Taylor County Commission’s long-running foreclosure case against a Cedar Island property owner — whose property has been deemed a hazard to the community by both his neighbors and county…
Road drainage upgrades
Motorists continue to see significant construction activity and occasional lane closures on Highway 19/27 as Capital Asphalt, Inc., works to complete a $4.1 million resurfacing and drainage improvement project along…
Man faces meth charges
A Perry man capped off his Thanksgiving Day by fleeing police officers and then getting nabbed with a trafficking amount of methamphetamine. Jaworski S. Upshaw, 38, remains in custody at…
Downtown detour: Railroad crossing to be replaced
Downtown workers and visitors should be aware that a section of Jefferson Street downtown will be closed the week of Dec. 10-15 to replace the railroad crossing near Rosehead Park.…
Paving funds may come up short for San Pedro Road
The Taylor County Commission is seeking bids from paving contractors to widen and resurface San Pedro Road, but it is unlikely the county will receive enough state grant funding to…
County employees to get gift cards in lieu of raises
In lieu of a raise or bonus this year, full-time Taylor County government employees will receive a $50 gift card, while part-time employees will receive a $25 gift card. Since…
FCA welcomes Bobby Bowden Dec. 4
Coaching legend Bobby Bowden, who is home recovering after a four-day stay in the hospital battling pneumonia, is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the upcoming end-of-the-year North Florida…
Canopy project in jeopardy
The City of Perry downtown canopy/balcony project – more than five years in the planning and with some $200,000 already spent on engineering plans and legal advertising — is in…
Pemberton inherits vacancies, big projects
Acting County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton may soon be able to drop the “acting” portion of her title, as commissioners hope to approve a contract at their next meeting. Pemberton was…
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