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Riding the rails, Part II
By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer Interlude Last week we began a ride through Perry’s railroad history with former resident Russell Tedder as our conductor, who, after a five-decade career…
Extended day for students?
Taylor County students could find their school days lasting a bit longer next year, under a proposal to add 25 minutes of instruction to the daily schedule. Superintendent Paul Dyal…
Southerland installed as state board treasurer
Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland (above, far right) was installed as treasurer of the Florida State Association Supervisor of Elections (FSASE) Executive Board during the organization’s summer conference…
Store cited for violating ‘spice’ ordinance, closed for 31 days
An undercover “buy” operation by the Perry Police Department (PPD) has led to the 31-day closing of a local convenience store for violating the city’s “spice” ordinance. The Perry Code…
District to pay tab for dual enrollment courses
Thanks to an education bill passed during the waning days of the 2013 Legislative Session, school districts across the state will have to start paying tuition next year to colleges…
Montford briefs Rotarians on 2013 legislative session
Sen. Bill Montford was in town Tuesday to speak to the Perry Rotary Club, updating about 30 members and guests on several policies which came out of this spring’s legislative…
Tip leads to arrest of man sought on cocaine charges
A tip from a confidential informant led to the apprehension of a suspect wanted in connection with an 18-month undercover operation led by the Perry Police Department (PPD) narcotics unit.…
‘Friends Helping Friends’ takes aim at downtown DREAM grant
The City of Perry’s downtown revitalization efforts remain in high gear with the initial phase of Rosehead Park nearing completion and other improvements, both public and private, underway. Now Main…
Taylor’s jobless rate falls to 7.4%
Taylor County’s unemployment rate continued its downward trajectory in April, falling to 7.4 percent, just above the state average. After staying mostly level around 9.2 percent in the last several…
School board to consider ‘options’ for Steinhatchee School tonight (June 18)
The Taylor County School Board will consider recommendation options from Superintendent Paul Dyal regarding middle school classes at Steinhatchee School during its regular meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 18). The meeting…
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