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Solid waste assessment debated at budget meet
At a second and final budget hearing held Monday afternoon, county commissioners adopted the same millage (property tax) rate as in the current budget year and approved a budget that…
State, federal housing programs funding two rehab and five reconstruction projects across the county
The county is amidst a spate of home construction after the Taylor County Commission approved bids on seven housing rehabilitation projects funded through state and federal grants. Two firms responded…
Elections office will comply with latest ruling regarding Spanish-speaking voters
Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland must provide Spanish-language sample ballots and Spanish-language signage at polling places during the upcoming general election That is due to a ruling by…
BREAKING NEWS: Victims identified in AMTEC Less-Lethal explosion
Following notifications to immediate family members, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has released the names of the two victims injured in a Friday explosion at AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems (ALS)…
BREAKING NEWS: One killed, another injured in AMTEC explosion
One person was killed and another was airlifted to an area hospital Friday morning following an explosion at AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, located on Highway 19 North (across from Wayside…
2 pounds of heroin, meth seized along with 17 pounds of synthetic cannabis
The Perry Police Department (PPD) announced Thursday one of the largest illegal drug seizures in the county’s history – nearly two pounds each of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (also known…
County dips into reserves to avoid tax hike
At a special Monday afternoon meeting attended by just five members of the public, county commissioners quickly and quietly adopted a tentative 2018-19 budget – with a 1.4% increase in…
City Council passes budget, immediately eyes changes
The Perry City Council finalized its budget for the upcoming year with no comments from the public or members themselves Tuesday, adopting a “roll-back” millage rate (6.0716 percent) that will…
Commissioners late with Lakey evaluations
County commissioners have not yet finalized their annual performance evaluations for County Administrator Ted Lakey, despite the fact more than seven months have passed since his one-year work anniversary. As…
Alive in memory
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Amanda “Mandy” Hale was left with a brood of children still in their tender years when her husband, Henry, died in a Union…
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