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2 fatal Memorial Day crashes
Two unrelated single-vehicle crashes occurring more than five hours apart Monday, May 25, claimed the lives of a Taylor County woman and a Georgia teen. The 18-year-old driver involved in…
‘Community spread’ of COVID-19 here
Taylor County’s positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases jumped from five to 14 in less than a week, with the Department of Health- Taylor (DOH-Taylor) citing “definite community spread.” According to the…
No positive cases reported among staff, inmates at TCI
While Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI) has not reported any positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, three inmates are in security quarantine. Security quarantine is a precautionary measure for inmates that have been…
‘Push for your goals’
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Alexis Gorby is everything you would expect of a valedictorian: a 4.5 GPA student, a member of the National Honor Society and an aspiring…
‘Work hard, do you best’
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI, / Managing Editor Victoria “Tori” Taylor was only five years old when her family moved to Perry in 2007, but by then she had already amassed…
Habitat seeking family for Steinhatchee home
One lucky Taylor County family will find themselves the owners of a new home to be built in Steinhatchee this year, according to Taylor County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director…
‘We will always have a ceremony’
Despite the limitations imposed by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Taylor County still honored those who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending their country. The annual Memorial Day ceremony at…
Free COVID testing at Loughridge Park
Local Taylor County Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) officials will be offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the community at Loughridge Park this week. Testing will be available to asymptomatic people…
State approves Taylor County’s ‘vacation safety plan’ allowing short-term rentals
State officials have approved Taylor County’s “vacation safety plan,” allowing short-term vacation rentals in the county – as long as certain measures are met by the property owners. Short-term vacation…
An ‘above-normal’ hurricane season predicted this year
While Taylor County is already dealing with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, another threat looms on the horizon — the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Monday, June…
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