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Page, Deming & Murphy seeking re-election
The 2020 national election trend of declaring early and running a long campaign, has trickled down to the local level, as three incumbents have already put pen to paper and…
New school opens doors
Construction on the new Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) may have taken 21 months to complete, but plans for the new $19 million state-of-the-art facility were born 12 years ago.…
‘Dogs travel to Chiefland for Kickoff Classic
After working hard throughout a long, hot summer since first-year Head Coach Maurice Belser made his arrival on campus July 8, the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs are ready…
Vaping ban eyed for all county property
The Taylor County Commission is considering an ordinance to prohibit vaping in all county buildings and on all recreational properties. The board was originally going to consider the new rules…
Fire hydrant flushing will take place August through October
The City of Perry Water Division, in conjunction with the City Fire Department, will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city and county during the months of August, September and…
Trying to quit drinking? Come to an AA meeting
Are you struggling to quit drinking? You’re not alone. Join the millions of people across the world who have found recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. The Taylor County Recovery Center (115-A…
RVs impacting coastal water & sewer district
In the eight years since the Taylor County Commission restricted recreational vehicle (RV) densities along the coast, the board has occasionally received requests from property owners to further restrict the…
Volleyball teams to serve Aug. 20
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) volleyball teams have filled out both their varsity and a junior varsity rosters, as Coaches Gary Knowles and Marci Stephens selected 30 girls to…
AFLAC places first at Chamber Golf Scramble in gross score
Playing under picture-perfect “chamber of commerce” weather conditions, some 15 local teams of four golfers each filled Perry Golf and Country Club (PGCC) nearly to capacity for the 26th annual…
Supporting survivors
In the spirit of “taking care of our own,” Sheriff Wayne Padgett is organizing a benefit for three local survivors of childhood cancer. The event, a Country & Stringtime Festival,…
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