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Murder suspect in court Aug. 17
Murder suspect Garrett Arrowood, 26, is expected to be in court here Monday, Aug. 17, during pre-trial hearings before Live Oak Circuit Judge David W. Fina. Both local judges—Circuit Judge…
Property owners who refuse to clean up may face $250 fine
After toying with the notion of reducing garbage collection to once a week, the Perry City Council opted instead for a “wait and see” course of action Tuesday after learning…
Zumba classes offered every Monday, Wednesday
Get moving! That’s the invitation from the Taylor County Public Library for residents to attend weekly Zumba classes. The free classes are held at the library every Monday and Wednesday…
Want to become a poll worker?
Would you like to know more about becoming a poll worker? “We are currently seeking dedicated civic minded individuals who are interested in serving their community as a poll worker,”…
City takes on student crosswalks
There is no law requiring crosswalk and school zone road markings, but concern for student safety is prompting the Perry City Council to step up and take on the responsibility.…
Honor a loved one in ‘They Were Here’ booklet
The Taylor County Historical Society is currently seeking entries for the 20th installment of its “They Were Here” series. “This booklet is a small biography on those who were born,…
Review: Streep proves she can rock, too, in the heartfelt ‘Ricki and the Flash’
By MARK VIOLA Needless to say, 19-time Academy Award nominee Meryl Streep has portrayed a lot of different characters, and while I have not seen even most of her performances,…
County sets special meeting to consider $11.2 million loan re-fi
The Taylor County Commission will hold a special meeting later this month to consider a bank loan to refinance the remaining $11.2 million in debt the county owes from constructing…
Nothing ‘Fantastic’ to be found
By MARK VIOLA Since Marvel Comics got into the movie-making business with 2008’s “Iron Man,” it has been on a stellar streak, producing 11 great movies with, in my opinion,…
Design inspired by a star
Working at night to avoid the blistering summer heat, muralist Nadia Bertrand and her partner, Sebastien DuBois, couldn’t help but track a bright star as it moved overhead. “She kept…
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