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County approves ‘park host’ plan for Hampton Springs
The Hampton Springs Advisory Committee reported “significant” progress in its quest to protect and promote the historic site, with the Taylor County Commission moving forward with its recommendation to establish…
Monday fire
Smoke billowed out of vents and windows of a Park Street home yesterday, as a fire of unknown origin wreaked havoc on the interior of the residence. According to City…
Sheriff to run Emergency Management
County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to turn over administration of Taylor County Emergency Management (TCEM) to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and Sheriff Wayne Padgett. The transition will not…
Sheriff, deputies awarded silver star for bravery
By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer Four Taylor County Sheriff Office (TCSO) personnel, along with Sheriff Wayne Padgett himself, have been recognized for their actions during a domestic kidnapping that…
Killer freed?
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Contributing writer Final, horrifying moments — a widowed mother, just trying to provide for her family, found herself staring down the barrel of a .38 caliber…
Dark Island easement debated
A Dark Island property owner’s request to allow him access to water and sewer services by way of an easement across or under county-owned Dark Island Boat Ramp property was…
Family Legacy: Cattle Boss – Pioneer – Trailblazer
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Idell Sadousky was a strong-minded woman — how could she not be with a father known far and wide as “Boss” Faulkner? When…
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.…
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