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Efforts to lure $220 million plant to Taylor continuing
Local efforts to induce the West Palm Beach-based BioNitrogen Corp. to build a $220 million plant in Taylor County are continuing with the Perry City Council working to finalize a…
Attorneys for city seek to dismiss Holton lawsuit
Attorneys representing the City of Perry and City Manager Bob Brown are awaiting a ruling on their motion to dismiss an (amended) federal complaint filed by city council candidate (Dist.…
Review: Turtle power is back in theaters, but unfortunately it’s a big mess
When it was announced that mega-producer Michael Bay was working on a new live action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” many fans were not pleased. Even if he wasn’t set to…
Gov. Scott approves new congressional district map
Working to beat a deadline set by a Tallahassee judge, Florida Governor Rick Scott approved on Thursday a new congressional district map passed by the Florida Legislature earlier this week…
Review: Hoffman unforgettable in his final performance in ‘Most Wanted Man’
My first introduction to the works of author John le Carré was when I saw the 2011 film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” I have since listened to two other le…
Madison author to speak at the library
Madison author and motivational speaker Merv Mattair will be the guest speaker a program sponsored by the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library on Monday, Aug. 25. Mattair is…
Sewer fee discussion postponed again
The Perry City Council once again postponed its discussion of the $14.95 sewer maintenance fee charged to residents in the Pine Ridge subdivision, with Mayor Daryll Gunter stating Tuesday he…
Jones: ‘We’re trying to get better every day’
One of new Taylor County High head football coach Tanner Jones’ early goals was to get more players participating after the Bulldogs dressed out less than 20 for its spring…
Council moves ahead with street paving projects
The City of Perry will begin tackling a lengthy “wish list” of street paving, setting aside some $400,000 for more than a dozen resurfacing projects. Officials were forced to whittle…
Back-to-school rally set for Saturday
A back-to-school rally will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at Jerkins Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The event is sponsored by the Perry Alliance of Ministers &…
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