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What a great time to write a short story!
At this time, the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library’s 14th annual Short Story Contest is still scheduled to happen as previously announced with a deadline of Friday, April…
‘Uncorked’ pours an interesting story which is then spilled by the ending
By MARK VIOLA An overbearing parent who wants their child to take over the family business. A son or daughter who wants to strike out on their own to follow…
‘We are still here’
Editor’s Note: As of presstime Thursday, Taylor County was still listed as one of nine Florida counties with no reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, that doesn’t mean that…
B&G Club posting help videos online for students, parents
With local students diving into distance learning this week, the Boys & Girls Club has announced that it will be releasing help videos on its YouTube channel. “Videos will be…
Hicks Landing also closed to the public
Effective Thursday, April 2, access to the Fenholloway River at Hick’s Landing boat ramp will be closed to the public — except for commercial fishermen. “In the interest of health…
County commission will meet virtually during crisis
After a successful online meeting Wednesday night, the Taylor County Commission will continue to conduct its regular meetings using the same technology to limit public exposure during the ongoing coronavirus…
Tornados strike near Taylor-Jefferson border
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to several calls of downed trees, but no injuries were reported resulting from one or more tornadoes that reportedly moved through the Jefferson-Taylor…
City passes emergency ordinance due to coronavirus outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Perry has passed an emergency ordinance declaring a local state of emergency and issued an emergency order closing all city parks…
Schools announce next round of class material distributions
The Taylor County School District is moving into its second week of distance learning, and individual schools have announced the next round distribution of classroom materials for students: Taylor County…
Wayne Ayers Spradley
Wayne Ayers Spradley, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, Florida. Mr. Spradley was born on June, 7, 1933 in Scanlon,…
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