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Cruce wants to continue legacy of public service
Republican candidate Roy Douglas “Doug” Cruce said his family has a long history of public service to the community, and he hopes to continue that legacy by serving as the…
Another piece of Perry’s history disappears
More than a century of history was reduced to piles of rubble and dust Tuesday with the demolition of the 113-year-old building located at the corner of Main Street and…
Sheriff’s $702,322 request is pared down to $454,669
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) initial budget request for the upcoming 2018-19 budget year initially totaled just over $1 million more than the current year budget, however that increase…
DMH board asks county for half of its sales tax revenue to ‘help us keep the doors open’
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) Board Chairman Ken Arnold and several board members attended the county’s Monday budget workshop to call on commissioners to “help us keep the doors open” by…
City begins budget talk with a $100,000 deficit
City Finance Director Penny Staffney gave council members a somewhat improved outlook for upcoming budget talks, stating they are likely to begin with a $100,000 deficit target. “It’s not as…
City, applicant both silent on hiring appeal
City manager applicant Roslyn Evans has been vocal in print and social media regarding her intent to appeal the Perry City Council’s decision that she “did not meet the minimum…
Almost done!
The estimated $550,000 paving project that encompassed Center Street and Church Street — running from the intersection at Ash Street to U.S. Highway 19 — is expected to be completed…
Commissioners defend use of reserves
During their two most recent meetings, commissioners have defended dipping into contingency funds and made it clear that the county has not depleted its reserves for capital projects and contingency…
Voters to decide on renewing school tax
Taylor County voters will have the chance to decide this November whether or not to renew a 0.25 mill “critical needs” property tax for an additional four years to help…
New county public works building moves forward
County commissioners voted 5-0 to move forward with construction of a new Taylor County Public Works Department office building at their June 19 meeting by approving a contract with Phifer…
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