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Two county paving projects make FDOT’s funding list
Each year the Taylor County Commission provides the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) with a list of local projects to be considered for state funding. Based on the latest version…
City pursues $700,000 grant for downtown canopy project
After two and a half years of preparation, the Perry City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pursue a $700,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund Phase I of…
Residents approach Graham with personal concerns on veteran benefits, Social Security
U.S. Representative Gwen Graham was in Perry Wednesday morning, talking with residents and listening to concerns ranging from veterans’ benefits to Social Security and beyond. Graham was here as part…
‘Below normal’ hurricane season expected
With the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season set to begin Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a below-normal year for tropical activity. But local…
Elks honor Lundy as ‘Officer of the Year’
Taylor County’s hometown hero, Deputy Robert Lundy, was recognized as the Florida State Elks Association’s (FSEA) 2015 “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” during ceremonies held Saturday, May 23, at…
District left waiting for state budget
Since the Florida Legislature concluded its regular session without a budget–and is not expected back in Tallahassee until Monday, June 1, to begin a 20-day special session in an attempt…
Alert: bridge work ahead
Traffic is scheduled to shift to a temporary metal bridge this Friday (May 29), weather permitting, for the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) bridge replacement project on U.S. 221 over…
Thankful community honors its heroes on Memorial Day
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer The sepia-toned portrait captured a handsome young soldier in uniform. On any other day, the framed photo may be found in a place…
‘Want to be governor?’
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer Perry Primary administrators and teachers were given 24 hours notice Wednesday that they would be welcoming a very special guest Thursday afternoon—Florida Gov.…
‘EMS saved his life’
The family of burn victim Jackie Lee, 64, credits the Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) EMTs and paramedics who treated their brother with saving his life. “He was…
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