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Hampton Springs pool buried
The pool at the historic Hampton Springs Park has been a Taylor County landmark attraction for 110 years. However, on Wednesday, county work crews filled the pool with truckloads of…
County releases $142,500 in TCDA funds
County commissioners recently reviewed the TCDA’s annual audit report — which included several findings and recommendations — before releasing the agency’s $142,500 funding request for the 2017-18 fiscal year. TCDA…
Head Start opens three classes
After a 17-month lapse in services, Head Start classrooms are now once again open and providing services to local youth in Taylor County. CDI Head Start, the interim provider of…
City finds answer to trash debate?
After receiving input from irate garbage customers, city staff went back to the drawing board and worked to develop a new plan that would address everyone’s concerns and complaints regarding…
Brooks, Eckel and Rowell appointed to TCDA
County commissioners appointed three new members to the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) at their recent Feb. 20 meeting – part of a move to expand the economic development agency’s…
$8.6 million railroad rehab grant coming
After last Tuesday’s train derailment in downtown Perry, crews rushed in and repaired the damage in a matter of days. However, soon the entire rail line from Perry to Adel,…
Murphy succumbs to injuries
When broken down equipment can cost a day’s labor, knowing you can depend on the man called to make repairs makes all the difference. “If there was a problem, and…
County targets littering & trash
Embarrassed and exasperated by litter lining local roadways, county commissioners are tackling Taylor County’s trash problem. “I frequently get calls about the amount of trash on both sides of Highway…
Chemring takes home chamber’s top award
The annual Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce is the business community’s night to sparkle and this year’s event, held Friday, Feb. 23, may have bested them all. Lively entertainment, a…
Albritton answers the call in Taylor County and Texas
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Chad Albritton has been named the 2017 recipient of the Perry Rotary Club’s “Our Hero Award.” Albritton received the award — and…
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