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City council passes ‘civility’ resolution
During the same meeting the city council unanimously adopted a resolution “to promote civility” and to treat others in a “respectful and civil manner,” Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton apologized to City…
City to rebid B&G Club kitchen upgrade project
Miscommunication between city staff and the city council over the bid process for a proposed kitchen expansion at the local Boys & Girls Club, combined with a misunderstanding surrounding a…
1st Ave. work to begin next week
After numerous delays, most recently due to Hurricane Helene, work to widen and resurface 1st Avenue in Steinhatchee is expected to begin next week.…
Two arrested after confrontation
A resident at a local campground said he feared for his life when two individuals armed with pistols confronted him while he was out walking his dogs Sunday afternoon, Jan.…
Developer wishes to buy West Fraser mill property
The owner of a company specializing in buying, repurposing and selling industrial properties is interested in purchasing the West Fraser Perry sawmill site, but is requesting relief from an estimated…
Schools’ FTE drop causes $4.1M in deficit spending
The Taylor County School District is facing a $1.456 million shortfall in this year’s funding due a steep drop in FTE (full-time equivalent) students.…
FEMA, state promise more storm answers
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials have pledged to host a public forum in Perry within the next week or two with representatives from multiple federal and state agencies who…
‘Let there be light’
By DEBRA BUTLER / Contributing Columnist As droves of electrical linemen roll into town after a major storm, most people don’t consider that many have left behind their own families…
Festival camping approved at boat ramp overflow parking lot
With the Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival just a month away and locals continuing to recover from Hurricane Helene, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to allow festival vendors and visitors…
Man shot during traffic stop armed with knife
A St. Petersburg-area man killed during an officer-involved shooting was armed with a knife when he charged at deputies during a Nov. 17 traffic stop.…
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