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Perry is U.S. snack headquarters
Several dozen local business and governmental leaders gathered at the former Snyder’s-Lance chip plant here Monday morning for what they believed would be a routine ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Amrouch…
Chiefland man killed in rollover
A Chiefland man died here Sunday afternoon, June 17, after being thrown from his vehicle during a rollover crash on Fish Creek Road. Stephen Michael Davis, 28, was pronounced dead…
4 qualify for city races
Qualifying for Perry City Council candidates ended Monday, with a total of four candidates in two races set to compete for votes this August. Incumbent District 4 Councilman Alan C.…
3 ‘on ice’ after ‘Operation Summer Frost’
More than 11 grams of methamphetamine were seized during a four-day “Deputies Without Borders” operation led by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Dubbed “Operation Summer Frost,” deputies and officers…
9 apply for city manager; special meeting planned
This Friday, June 22, is the deadline to submit applications for the City of Perry city manager position that will be vacated in September with the retirement of current manager…
New eye doctor, Papa John’s locating here
City Manager Bob Brown shared encouraging economic development news at last week’s Perry City Council meeting, announcing that an area ophthalmologist planned to open a new branch office here. The…
Opening weekend
Early scalloping reports from this past opening weekend were mainly positive, with most folks limiting out in an hour or two. Congestion at the Keaton Beach Boat Ramp was not…
Docks generate 900 bids and $40,000
Taylor County should collect over $40,000 after receiving more than 900 bids to purchase some of the nearly 60 aluminum “finger” docks that were auctioned off by sealed bid last…
Commission agrees to obtain two credit cards
of staff being forced to reserve motel rooms and conferences using personal credit – and the county incurring additional fees for not having an official charge account – county commissioners…
County one step closer to dredging canals
The Taylor County Commission is one step closer to securing funding to dredge the Keaton Beach and other coastal canals after approving a contract with Langston Associates in Jacksonville to…
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