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Treatment court services now provided comprehensively in county

Chris Wibbenmeyer, CEO of Perry County Health System (PCHS), signed an agreement recently to offer drug testing services to individuals participating in the Adult Treatment Criminal Court (Treatment …

Community leader Wengert celebrated as wife and mother

She was described as a mother, sister, person of faith, a true Perry Countian and the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. For many, she was someone who left this world much too soon. Jackie Wengert, touted …

Alderman make quick work of agenda

The Perryville Board of Aldermen made quick work of the agenda during its latest meeting March 7, as Tom Guth led the meeting as Perryville Mayor Larry Riney was not in attendance. The board …

Book signing set for local novel

It’s a love story with Perry County roots. Nancy LoRusso chronicled the love story of Leon Schumer and Ethel Renaud in a new novel titled “Rekindled Love”There will be a book …

Richardet celebrated as he steps down March 7

A prominent name and face in the Perry County government will step away from his position after a lengthy career. Perry County Collector Rodney Richardet will retire after 38 years in the local …

City of Perryville to add outdoor Pickleball courts

The City of Perryville is expanding its reach into one of the growing sports in the country. Pickleball is growing popular, not only around the nation, but also Perry County. The city is devising a …

Board discusses property, event issues

The Board of Aldermen had multiple discussions that highlighted the City Council meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The board discussed a request from Gotto Investments, LLC, for financial reimbursement …

Medallion Hunt begins next week

The Republic-Monitor has begun preparing and planning for the annual Medallion Hunt, which will take place beginning Thursday, March 2 and run for five consecutive weeks. That’s right, …

Aldermen hold hearing on city budget

The Perryville Board of Aldermen had a very quick public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 City of Perryville Budget during its latest meeting on Tuesday. No one asked any questions as …

MNVM recognizes volunteer contributions

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial recognized those who contribute a lot to keep the memorial up and running with their valuable time and without expecting much in return. The memorial held …
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Terbrak named C-USA Pitcher of the Week at WKU

A Perryville baseball alum is making a name for himself in the college ranks.Western Kentucky University senior and 2018 Perryville High School graduate Devyn Terbrak was been named the Conference …

Three SV boys named JCAA all-conference

The St. Vincent boys were well represented as the Jefferson County Athletic Association-Small School All-Conference teams were recently released. The Indians garnered three All-Conference honors, …

Local fall athletes named to award show

The Perryville area will be well represented at a local awards show in the summer. A total of nine fall sports athletes were nominated for the 10th annual Semoball Awards when the names were recently …
OBITUARIES
Tracy L. Lambert
Tracy Lee Lambert, 65, of Sedgewickville passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1957 in Perryville to Harold Edwin Vernon and Loretta Irene …
Norma L. Brigman-Collins
Norma Lee Brigman-Collins, 93, of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her residence.She was born January 18, 1930 in St. Mary to Russell A. and Mary Evelyn (Hagan) Stokely.She first …
Raymond O. Bohnert
Raymond (Ray) O. Bohnert, 82, of Perryville joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1940 …
Lewis A. Riddick III
Lewis A. Riddick III, 57, of Perryville passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1965 in Hayti, MO, to Lewis and Jo Alice (Smith) Riddick Jr.Lewis was Truck Driver. …
Lloyd D. Clifton
Lloyd Don Clifton, 89, of Perryville passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was born December 30, 1933 in Crosstown to Lloyd and Leola Marie (Klobe) …
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Updates on bills

Update on three of my bills: 1. My German Heritage Corridor legislation, HB 200, which adds Perry County to the existing corridor was voted out of Tourism committee unanimously and will now move to …

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Video: Coffee cake workshop

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To view a video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen discussion on sidewalks from May 3, 2022, click on the following link:  …
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