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‘The Meg’ is another generic summer action movie, but it is still enjoyable
By MARK VIOLA Last week I complained that the marketing campaign for “The Meg” left me confused over whether the film was going to be an action thriller — as…
PSA registration is now underway
Registration for the 2018-19 Perry Soccer Association (PSA) season is now underway at the Fair Store. This year all youth participants for the 10U and 12U divisions will have evaluations…
No more ‘Straight A’s’ on kindergarten report cards
Parents of incoming kindergarteners will no longer see traditional letter grades (A, B, C, D or F) on their child’s first report card this year, and instead will see a…
Powerful, authentic ‘Eighth Grade’ is one of the year’s best movies so far
By MARK VIOLA A truly great film will rarely leave you just because you walked out of the theater. It asks questions, or at least forces you to ask questions,…
Pier nearly 50% done
The Hodges Park pier reconstruction project is making noticeable progress, with the main structure nearly half complete, as workers install decking and handrails right behind the pilings. The popular tourist…
Kayak tourney slated Oct. 13
The Gulf Coast Kayak Club CPR (Catch, Photo, Release) Fishing Tournament —featuring over $2,500 in cash prizes for anglers bagging the top three largest trout and redfish — will be…
UF/IFAS Extension Office will hold Open House on Aug. 23
The UF/IFAS Taylor County Extension Office will host an Open House next Thursday, Aug. 23, from 4 – 6 p.m. The event will give citizens the opportunity to meet the…
TCDA director urges ‘yes’ vote on tax exemptions
Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) Director Scott Frederick shared a number of encouraging economic development updates with members of the Perry Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, in addition to urging local…
Sidewalk projects slowly moving forward
Two state-funded sidewalk projects on Green Street and Old Dixie Highway are moving forward, although it will still be several years before construction is underway. Last week, the Taylor County…
Bernie Joe McGuire
Bernie Joe McGuire, affectionately known as “BJ”, 57, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at his home in Tallahassee. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 18,…
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