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Amrouch marks beginning of production with June 18 event
Amrouch Snacks will commemorate the start of production in Perry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 18 at 9 a.m. at the former Synder’s-Lance plant in Perry. According to…
Spradley wants lights at boat ramp, along Keaton Beach Rd.
Newly-appointed County Commissioner Steve Spradley is asking his fellow board members to consider a proposal to install lights at the Keaton Beach boat ramp and along Keaton Beach Road from…
County seeks to cash in on palmetto berries
In an attempt to cash in on the lucrative saw palmetto berry market, county commissioners have agreed to advertise for bids from contractors who would harvest berries growing on county…
Stand up, step up, be a father
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Contributing Writer Five years ago, Dr. Willie J. Anderson Jr. became an instant father when he pledged his love at the altar to not only his…
Additional sidewalks, lights for Loughridge Park among recommendations for council’s 5-year plan
The Perry City Council is peering into a proverbial crystal ball and looking at recommendations for five years’ worth of capital improvement projects. Additional sidewalks and lights for the Loughridge…
Cypress Creek Bridge, Fish Creek Bridge to be replaced
Residents of the south end of the county will soon see two bridges being replaced on Beach Road (CR 361), located on either side of Keaton Beach. The Florida Department…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) confirmed here: Local woman, horse infected
A Taylor County woman is fighting for her life after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) through a mosquito bite, according to family members. While Florida Department of Health officials have…
‘Home reeked of marijuana’
Trafficking amounts of powder cocaine and more than 300 grams of cannabis were seized Friday morning, June 8, after officers executed a search warrant at 104 Magnolia Street. Investigators made…
New public works building bid comes in $95,000 over budget
County commissioners have agreed to dip into budget reserves for more than $95,000 after the lone bid received to construct a new office building at the Taylor County Public Works…
Barge will move during busy weekends
Boaters should have a little more room to navigate during the busy scallop season opening weekend, thanks to the cooperation of the contractor replacing the Hodges Park Pier at Keaton…
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