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PCMH, Mercy to hold ceremony Sept. 29

Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) and Perry County Health System (PCHS) will integrate with Mercy under a lease agreement effective October 1. Mercy will operate and manage the county-owned …

St. Vincent Thrift Store to expand

The Perryville Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul is thrilled to unveil an exciting development that will enhance their ability to support the community by expanding their operations and …

Fritsches chosen as Missouri Farm Family

John and Jennifer Fritsche and family of Perryville were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Fritsche family was …

The Christmas Shop opens in Old Appleton

In Dana Grace’s world it could be Christmas all the time. That’s the idea for Grace as she recently opened The Christmas Shop in Old Appleton. “I just love Christmas,” she …

Unterreiner to retire as SV Elementary Principal

St. Vincent Schools will say goodbye to a dedicated Administrator soon. St. Vincent Elementary School Principal Diane Unterreiner has announced her retirement from her position at the end of the …

Bikers on the Square set for this weekend

There are going to be plenty of motorcycles around the Perryville Downtown Square this weekend as a group of veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts take part in a special event. Perryville will host the …

Perry County becomes part of German corridor

Monday, August 28, was a banner day for the citizens of Perry County. SB127 and SB139 were both signed into law by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. These bills each included HB200 naming Perry County …

Perryville 2045 plan to hold last open house in October

Perryville is continuing to look to the future. Community members, businesses and others are encouraged to attend a meeting about the city’s Comprehensive Plan on Monday, October 9 from 3-7 …

PPC to show Taylor Swift concert movie

Taylor Swift fans are in luck. Tickets are now on sale for Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour concert movie to be shown from October 13-19. “This is an opportunity for people to come see Taylor …

Construction to begin on Chester Bridge

Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a …
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SPORTS

Pirates soccer claims third at Hannibal

If there was one thing that the Perryville boys soccer team learned about themselves this past weekend, it was that they could play with just about anybody. Perryville claimed third place at the …

SV takes advantage of miscues to beat Pirates

St. Vincent coaches and players probably took a big sigh of relief on Friday night. After two tough losses to start the year, the Indians and their offense got on track. St. Vincent dispatched of its …

Pirates football shut out Owls for first win

Perryville football coach Brent Roth and his team had a better experience in their home opener than in week 1. “Oh, most definitely,” he said. After getting blown out by Oakville the week …
OBITUARIES
Harold E. France
Harold Edward France, 90, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born July 16, 1933 in Muskegon, MI to William and Alice (Haynor) France. …
James G. Sauer
James ‘Jim’ G. Sauer, 65, of Perryville, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 31, 1958 in Perryville, to Raymond …
Alberta ‘Bert” M. Wilson
Alberta “Bert” Magdalena Wilson, 85, of Kaskaskia Island, Ill., died Monday, September 18, 2023 at Maplebrook Assisted Living in Farmington, MO. Alberta loved playing cards especially …
Gary Ritter
Gary Ritter, 62, of Saint Mary, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born November 2, 1960 in Perryville. Gary was a hard worker and dedicated …
Roger L. Martin
Roger L. Martin, 81, of Perryville died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Independence Care Center. He was born November 8, 1941 in Ste. Genevieve, MO to George and Geneva (Pirtle) Martin. Roger and …
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OPINION

The people deserve the truth

On September 12, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) announced that after spending months of following the facts, the U.S. House of Representatives will formally open an impeachment inquiry into …

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