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Murphy is seeking 7th term as Taylor County’s Clerk of Court
Longtime Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy has announced her candidacy, seeking a seventh term in office. “Our office had only one P.C. (personal computer) when I took office in…
State attorney eyes phone offices
After nearly a year-long search, State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister may have finally found a new home for his Taylor County staff, which is currently housed in the courthouse. Siegmeister has…
Heartfelt mission
Linda English called her fund-raising efforts for Our Father’s Storehouse “a mission led from my heart.” She challenged youth taking part in New Home Baptist Church’s annual Vacation Bible School…
Holiday crowds push boat ramps, parking to the limit
Despite hundreds of boaters on the water during the Independence Day weekend, it was “very quiet” as far as incidents reported to law enforcement. According to reports, the bumper crop…
City expands ‘spice’-related ordinance
Looking to keep pace with distributors, the Perry City Council has expanded its ordinance related to synthetic marijuana (commonly known as “spice”) and other synthetic drugs. “New chemicals are being…
Over-the-limit
Just as scallopers were out in force this past holiday weekend, so were Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) officers. Lt. Chuck Mincy reported that, following a tip from a…
Williams pledges to serve Dist. 1 with ‘character, integrity, common sense’
Retired banker and local minister Gil Williams has announced his candidacy for the Perry City Council, Dist. 1. “I am running to serve the people of Dist. 1. There are…
Perry men hit, killed in Texas, Florida crashes
Two Perry men died last week after being run over by oncoming vehicles in separate states and under separate circumstances. Funeral services for Roger William Sadousky Jr., 43, and Robert…
Johnson resigns as TTI director
The Taylor County School District has lost two site administrators in the past two weeks, with Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) Director Judy Johnson leaving to take a job in Lee…
Beshears nabs third term; Payne, Sigmeister unopposed for offices
Several area representatives earned new terms in office last week after winning re-election unopposed, including Florida Rep. Halsey Beshears. Qualifying for state and district candidates concluded Friday, June 24. PHOTO:…
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