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Snyder’s-Lance adds Baptista’s Bakery to brand
Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., announced this week the completion of its acquisition of Baptista’s Bakery, Inc., first announced in early May. Baptista’s, an industry leader in baked snack foods and product innovation,…
Smith to question Brown, city
Former Taylor County state representative, newspaper owner and coach Ken Smith has asked to be on next Tuesday’s Perry City Council meeting agenda to discuss issues he says he has…
Five to vie for two city seats
Monday, June 16, marked the final deadline for candidates to complete qualifying documents for two city seats that will be on the August Primary Election ballot. Five city residents submitted…
District pleased with EOC exam results
The Taylor County School District fared well compared to surrounding counties as well as the state in most subject areas on end-of-course assessments, the results of which were released by…
Automotive services program closes at TTI
Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) has ended its long-running automotive program due to a lack of enrollment and placements. TTI Director Judy Johnson requested the Taylor County School Board consider closing…
‘Fizz, Boom, Read!’
The Taylor County Public Library kicks off its annual summer reading program Thursday, June 19, with a performance by Jiggleman (shown above during a previous visit to the library). The…
All principals will return for 2014-15 term
After hiring three new principals last summer, the Taylor County School District is staying the course this year, with the school board re-appointing all of its administrators for the upcoming…
Commission finalizes incentive package for $220 million plant
The Taylor County Commission has approved a modified set of incentives geared toward drawing as much as $220 million in capital investment to the county in the form of Project…
Council split on Holton request
Two members of the Perry City Council were willing to give city council candidate Tonya Holton a discounted rate on a $400-plus bill generated by a voluminous public records request…
Talk of the town
At passing glance, there would appear to be a new storefront in downtown Perry. However, a closer look reveals the “storefront” to be nothing more than a facade painted on…
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