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Rail project chugs ahead
The Taylor County Commission has approved an agreement with two firms to provide construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) services on the forthcoming $17.3 million project to upgrade the railroad between…
Stephens grabs first NFL catch
Former Taylor County High School (TCHS) wide receiver turned tight end caught his first NFL catch last week during the Denver Broncos’ preseason 22-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on…
Public library to launch Seed Program
The Taylor County Public Library, through the Three Rivers Library System, will once again be giving away seed packets to library members. Starting next week, the 2019 fall seed program…
‘Dora’ explores her way into a surprisingly fun movie
By MARK VIOLA As I said in my preview last week, I never watched the “Dora the Explorer” cartoon on Nickelodeon. As such, I really didn’t know what to expect…
Sign-up for PSA begins Aug. 19
Perry Soccer Association (PSA) registration for the 2019-20 season will begin Monday, Aug. 19 at the Fair Store across from the courthouse in downtown Perry. Those registering prior to Sept.…
$25,500 grant
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida, which serves Taylor County youth, has been awarded a $25,500 career development grant by Duke Energy. The funds will be used…
‘The Kitchen’ follows three women down a dark path
By MARK VIOLA Not every movie follows good characters. Sometimes we know going in, like with “Black Mass,” and other times we learn along the way, as in “Lord of…
Guest speaker, door prize at Taylor Public Library Aug. 26
Mayo author and columnist Delores Leggett Walker will speak at the Taylor County Public Library on Monday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Originally from Perry, Walker is the author of…
Coastal RVs driving down property values?
In an attempt to better enforce recreational vehicle (RV) density rules along the coast, the Taylor County Commission has passed a new resolution setting fines for property owners found to…
Man, 25, threatens victim with hammer
A Perry man was charged Saturday, June 10, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill for allegedly threatening to assault an individual with a hammer. Cody…
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