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Grants funding 15 housing projects currently underway
With 15 grant-funded housing rehabilitation projects currently underway and two more expected to begin soon, there are a lot more hammers in action throughout Perry and Taylor County than normal.…
Man dies in fire at campsite
A man staying at a campsite off of Strickland Landing Boulevard died last week as the result of a fire. According to officials with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO),…
Orange-Blue Game is Feb. 12
The Taylor County High varsity and junior varsity baseball teams will combine this Friday night (Feb. 12) at Perry’s Pace Field for the annual pre-season Orange-Blue intersquad game. The action…
Glover’s superintendent run will open school board seat
Local voters could soon have an additional seat to fill this election cycle. As a candidate for superintendent of schools, Danny Glover Jr. has until 10 days before qualifying–which begins…
Share our history Feb. 18
Taylor County Historical Society President J.T. Davis has announced special extended hours Thursday, Feb. 18. “We will be open to 7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to stop by and share…
Fiddler Crab Festival tourney offering $$$ for biggest catch
The 2016 Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fishing Tournament will be held this Saturday out of Sea Hag Marina. The entry fee is $25 per angler with cash prizes being awarded in…
Residents urged to remain vigilant about mosquitoes with 16 Zika cases in Florida
Although this week’s cold weather has mosquitoes far from most people’s minds, local and state health officials are asking residents to remain vigilant about potential mosquito breeding grounds–namely standing water–with…
Former postmaster returns with ‘Scrapbook’ of stories
A familiar face will greet visitors at this weekend’s Fiddler Crab Festival in Steinhatchee when former postmaster Gerald Bailey returns with a special delivery: a collection of short stories he’s…
5K run to benefit senior class trip
The Taylor County High seniors going on the New York City trip will be hosting a 5K run on Saturday, Feb. 27. The race begins at the intersection of Ellison…
African-American History Month celebration planned
The annual African-American History Month celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, from 2-4 p.m. at Jerkins Community Center. Activities will include group study, trivia, refreshments, a step show and…
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