Virtual ‘adventures’ offered through virtual 4-H Summer Camps

By SAMANTHA MURRAY / UF/IFAS Summer camp will look different for many young people across the country this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has made gatherings around the campfire and…

May 29, 2020Comments Off on Virtual ‘adventures’ offered through virtual 4-H Summer CampsRead More

Habitat seeking family for Steinhatchee home

One lucky Taylor County family will find themselves the owners of a new home to be built in Steinhatchee this year, according to Taylor County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director…

May 27, 2020Comments Off on Habitat seeking family for Steinhatchee homeRead More

Free COVID testing at Loughridge Park

Local Taylor County Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) officials will be offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the community at Loughridge Park this week. Testing will be available to asymptomatic people…

May 27, 2020Comments Off on Free COVID testing at Loughridge ParkRead More

Wanda Cash Presidential Scholarship deadline is May 29

The Taylor County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Wanda Cash Presidential Scholarship, named in honor of its longest-serving president, the late Wanda Cash. The $1,000 scholarship is being…

May 22, 2020Comments Off on Wanda Cash Presidential Scholarship deadline is May 29Read More

Kindergarten registration begins next May 26

Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) has announced it will begin accepting student registration packets beginning Tuesday, May 26. Completed packets for kindergarten and preschool can be returned to the front…

May 20, 2020Comments Off on Kindergarten registration begins next May 26Read More

TCPS, TCES invite students to end-of-year parade celebration May 21

Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) and Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) students are invited to take part in a “reverse parade” end-of-the-year celebration this Thursday, May 21, from 4-6 p.m.…

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Scholarship to honor Cash

The Taylor County Historical Society announces the establishment of a scholarship in honor of its longest serving president, the late Wanda Cash. The $1,000 scholarship is being sponsored by the…

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Annual Spring Book Sale postponed

The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library has announced the postponement of its annual Spring Book Sale. Originally planned for Saturday, May 16, the sale will now be held…

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Producers in Taylor County are eligible to apply for 2020 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on full season improved pasture, full season improved pasture/mixed forage and annual ryegrass. LFP…

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Free legal services available

Civil legal aid programs are a vital component of the public response to, and recovery from, the current public health crisis. “Legal aid advocates can help low-income individuals and families…

May 15, 2020Comments Off on Free legal services availableRead More