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A mothers’ hope: son’s ‘miracle’ recovery amazes doctors
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer Brenda Urbanski’s world came to a screaming halt on Aug. 13, 2011, when her only child, son Richard (Ricky) Peterson, sustained life-threatening injuries…
BioNitrogen exec arrested
BioNitrogen President and CFO Bryan Kornegay was arrested last week for a grand theft charge on a Hardee County warrant apparently unrelated to the company looking to build a proposed…
BioNitrogen will answer questions during joint meeting Fri.
BioNitrogen officials will give an update on their Taylor County efforts to build a proposed $300 million plant here during a joint meeting of the Perry City Council and Taylor…
A good man: Shooting survivor drew strength from love of his wife, family
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer There was an unmistakable sweetness to John Mahoney’s smile that never dimmed. It still shines from the face of beloved family photos and…
Taylor coast threatened by red tide?
A substantial fish kill believed to be associated with red tide continues in the offshore waters off the Taylor County coast. Satellite images from the Optical Oceanography Laboratory at the…
City holds final hearing on tax, water rate hikes
The Perry City Council will hold its final public hearing Tuesday on its proposed 2014-15 budget that includes a 27.72 percent property tax increase as well as an increase in…
Business of the Year: Wilson wins top state award
Brenda Wilson, owner of O’Quinn Pharmacy, was named Florida Main Street’s “Business of the Year” during the state conference held last week in Stuart. Secretary of State Ken Detzner presented…
Contracts signed: BioNitrogen moves forward
The City of Perry and the West Palm Beach-based BioNitrogen have signed the agreement under which the city will provide collateral guaranty on a $5 million line of credit taken…
Robertson takes the helm at Main Street
Perry native Meagan Robertson hit the ground running in her new position as program director for Main Street Perry, attending the state’s annual Main Street conference her second week on…
It’s official: Steinhatchee River joins Fla. paddling trail system
With the addition of the Steinhatchee River, Florida now has 50 state paddling trails. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways & Trails designated the Steinhatchee River during…
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