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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…
Hickory Mound access limited due to road repairs
Less than a year after re-opening to the public following a lengthy closure to make repairs, access to Hickory Mound Impoundment will be limited for the next several weeks to…
County agrees to 75% tax break for Super-Pufft
Last week, Super-Pufft Snacks USA, LLC, unveiled plans for a proposed $20 million expansion to its Perry plant that could add 100 jobs to its existing 76-person workforce. Company officials…
Sewer service restored at jail
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) officials have restored sewage service to the Taylor County Jail after showers and restrooms were temporarily restricted for several days due to clogged lines caused…
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