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Grant to fund full-time firefighter for beaches
Taylor County will receive $128,583 in federal funds over the next three years to help hire a full-time firefighter to be stationed in the beaches area. Currently, the Taylor County…
Entry deadline for Pet Photo Contest is Oct. 19
Share photos of your fur-babies in the 2018 Florida Forest Festival Pet Photo Contest now underway. Multiple photos may be entered ($10 per picture) and all entries must have been…
Airfield lighting to get $435,000 in upgrades
The Perry-Foley Airport will soon receive a much-needed upgrade to its airfield lighting system, which dates back to the 1940s, thanks to a $435,000 project almost entirely funded by grants.…
TCMS Bulldogs remain undefeated
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football team remained undefeated and extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 44-18 victory over Wakulla County last Thursday in Perry. The…
Juniors defeat Seniors, 30-18 in Powder Puff game
Although the Juniors defeated the Seniors, 30-18 in the annual TCHS Powder Puff flag football game, the Senior girls’ squad won the big prize by reaching the fundraising goal for…
Ready…set… celebrate!
The start of the 64th Florida Forest Festival monthlong celebration is right around the corner, and residents are reminded to “save the dates” for the following highlights: Miss Florida Forest…
‘BBQ Kings’ offer taste of Poland
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Contributing writer “BBQ Kings Polska” (Polish BBQ Kings) team members brought a taste of Poland to Perry at the Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival on…
Fire Brigade
Georgia-Pacific’s Foley Cellulose “Foley Fire Brigade” has increased its firefighting capabilities to the “Advanced Interior-Exterior Structural Brigade” level thanks to additional training members received at a local training facility. The…
Carnival tickets on sale now
Pre-sale tickets are now on sale at the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce for the annual Florida Forest Festival Carnival, which opens Wednesday, Oct. 24. Tickets are $15 each for…
‘Team Crews Marine’ wins Pro Redfish Series tourney
Taylor County-based “Team Crews Marine” — made up of David Crews and Robert Hunter — finished up the 2018 Florida Pro Redfish Series season by winning the third and final…
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