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Three young children were reportedly trapped inside a small chest freezer for 30-45 minutes before being found unresponsive Sunday. That was the timeline established by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office…
‘On the Basis of Sex’ tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
BY MARK VIOLA In a country in which many citizens can’t name a single U.S. Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become somewhat of a celebrity, especially after a…
Final hurdles cleared for Jefferson St. hand over
It has been a long and winding road, but the end is finally in sight for the City of Perry to take ownership of a 1.665-mile stretch of Jefferson Street.…
Out of commission
A large section of fencing surrounding the basketball courts at the Taylor County Sports Complex was torn down sometime this past weekend when a vehicle apparently crashed into the chain-link…
‘Free Solo’ is a fascinating look at human ability
By MARK VIOLA I’ve never been a fan of heights, so the idea of going to see “Free Solo,” a documentary about man free-climbing the 3,000-foot rock face of El…
Bulldogs generating interest from colleges
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) football team has four graduating seniors, as well two upcoming seniors, that are starting to generate interest from various colleges to play football at…
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ is a very powerful film, but not an easy one
By MARK VIOLA The ending of the 2017 Academy Awards will never be forgotten, with “La La Land” being announced the winner of Best Picture, only for it to turn…
TCHS boys defeat Dixie Co., 70-38
Led by Charles Thomas, who scored a team-high 29 points, the Taylor County High School (TCHS) varsity boys basketball team picked up their third win of the season this past…
Crime rate rose 7.6% in 2017
According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) uniform crime report, Taylor County’s crime rate rose 7.6% in 2017, ranking the county 53rd out of 67 Florida counties, although the…
Kelley to speak at library on Jan. 28
The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will present guest author and Ft. Pierce lawyer Pierce Kelley on Monday, Jan. 28, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kelley has written more than…
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