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Ground-breaking for new school is Wednesday, Nov. 1
Construction on the long-awaited Perry Primary School will begin next week with ground-breaking ceremonies set Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the construction site,…
School District: Teachers wanted
With school districts around the state having difficulty securing teachers to fill their ranks, the Taylor County School District is attempting to be more proactive in its recruiting efforts. “Right…
Invasion of the bats!
Just in time for Halloween, Steinhatchee residents are battling a bat invasion. Steinhatchee Community Projects Board member Stan Ridgeway appeared before the county commission at its Oct. 17 meeting to…
Search underway for missing woman
An intensive search is underway by land, air and water for a Perry woman who apparently wandered away from her home Monday afternoon and has not been seen since. The…
‘Loaded’ syringes seized in 2 arrests
Routine traffic stops for equipment violations led to three separate drug arrests and seizure of both methamphetamine and marijuana resin (oil). Perry Police Department (PPD) Ptl. Jamin Cephus stopped Neal…
Hickory Mound repairs to begin
In response to a growing number of complaints from disgruntled local residents, Taylor County officials have received word that the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is finally moving…
Job fair planned Nov. 7
Construction continues on the new Taco Bell and Popeyes restaurants located on U.S 19, as developers eye an early December opening date for both. Last week, both buildings received a…
Brothers in arms, brothers in blue
John Arnold and Joey Franklin were friends in middle school, played together in the Pride of Taylor County Marching Band and served together in the Taylor County High School (TCHS)…
Lakey under fire
County Administrator Ted Lakey defended himself against accusations from Commissioner Frank Russell that he improperly received county funds at the board’s Oct. 17 meeting. Near the end of the county’s…
County will spend $307,000 for Shady Grove community center
Despite having to dip into cash reserves for more than one-third of the total $307,200 cost, the county commission is moving ahead with construction of a community center at Shady…
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