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Across the miles (and 55 years)
In an age of instant digital-communication, there is still a special thrill in receiving a handwritten letter through the mail. Cornelia (Nelia) Turner Hires knows the feeling well, having maintained…
Military Service Academy Day set for March 7
Congressman Dr. Neal Dunn has announced he is hosting a United States Military Service Academy Day for students in Florida’s Second Congressional District. Informational sessions will be held in Columbia,…
Sports complex hosts travel soccer squads
Taylor County will play host to a number of travel soccer squads from Wakulla and Tallahassee next Saturday, March 7 at the Taylor County Sports Complex, which will feature multiple…
Pipeline project 93% complete
Motorists on U.S. 19 South may have noticed a new dip in the highway this week just south of Perry, the result of unexpected settling underneath the highway where crews…
Schools introduce BEST standards
Civics, social studies and handwriting have all faded from the educational fabric of today’s classroom. But, with the advent of the new “Florida B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards,”…
Steinhatchee’s First Avenue to be resurfaced
Taylor County will receive more than $2.6 million from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to resurface the 1.9-mile length of First Avenue in Steinhatchee, one of the coastal community’s…
City seeks chance for a HGTV makeover
Downtown Perry could receive a made-for-tv facelift if its application is selected by Home and Garden Television (HGTV) as part of a nationwide contest. City of Perry and local Chamber…
‘Dogs next face Ruth Raines
After opening their season with a 10-4 victory over defending conference champion Suwannee County, the Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) baseball team fell to Wakulla Riversprings this past Friday by…
Speedy ‘Sonic’ is an entertaining ride
By MARK VIOLA While the early Nintendo video game consoles had Mario and Donkey Kong, the name that will always be connected to the Sega consoles is Sonic the Hedgehog.…
February is National CTE Month
The Taylor County School Board recognized February as National CTE (Career and Technical Education) Month at its meeting Tuesday. Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) Director shared that “CTE is growing…
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