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‘They went because they loved us’
Those attending Monday’s Memorial Day service to honor the military men and women who paid the ultimate price in freedom’s name were issued a challenge by keynote speaker U.S. Navy…
NOAA forecasts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season set to officially start this Sunday, June 1, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) forecasters are predicting another above-normal season this year.…
FDOT adds $248,000 in funding for 1st Avenue sidewalk project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has provided an additional $248,000 to Taylor County to fund the proposed 1st Avenue sidewalk project in Steinhatchee, which is being constructed in conjunction…
City seeks federal $6.75 million grant for new fire station
The City of Perry is moving forward with a $6.75 million Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to purchase land and fund the construction of a new city…
School district to sell old ‘Rock Building’?
The Taylor County School District is considering the possible sale of the former Perry Elementary School site – better known as the “Rock Building” – which currently houses Bulldog Enterprises…
‘Future looks bright’ at Doctors’ Memorial
“Since coming here in June 2023, it has been an incredible and challenging two years — with storms and economic challenges — but I need you to know that your…
City tweaks police pension policy to assist recruitment
In an effort to improve recruitment and retention efforts, the City of Perry has approved changes to its police officers’ retirement trust fund, allowing police officers to contribute more toward…
Flags placed at veterans’ gravesites at Woodlawn
The last Monday in May, which falls on Monday, May 26, this year, is Memorial Day — the day designated and set aside to honor and mourn military personnel who…
U.S. Navy veteran Simpson to serve as keynote speaker
World headlines can take on a different meaning when you’ve sailed aboard an aircraft carrier in the very waters where the action – good or bad – is taking place.…
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