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Mineral Area College earns FOA Approved School designation

MAC photo Mineral Area College has been designated a Fiber Optic Association-Approved School. FOA is a nonprofit organization that sets industry standards for fiber optics training and certification. …

Ballot candidates announced for April 8 election

PERRYVILLE — Perryville's April 8 municipal election candidates have been set. The filing deadline was Dec. 31. The following candidates filed for two-year terms on the city’s board …

Sunday structure fire destroys small home, shop

Firefighters with the Perry County Rural Fire Department responded to a call reporting a structure fire at 2025 Blue Springs Lane on Sunday. Upon their arrival, the firefighters found a 20x20 …
Perryville Public Works will be assisting residents in the cleanup of storm-related limbs but asks residents to be patient because of the amount of debris that was left behind after last weekend’s winter storm.

Perryville Public Works announces storm debris cleanup

Perryville Public Works has announced that it will assist residents with storm-related limb cleanup but is asking for the patience of city residents because of the large amount of debris to be found …

Central Electric restores power to 90 percent of members affected by Winter Storm Blair

Perryville – As of 4 p.m. Thursday, power had been restored to over 90 percent of Citizens Electric members affected by Sunday afternoon’s Winter Storm Blair. 140 linemen, 30 tree …

Perryville Public Works announces storm debris cleanup

Perryville Public Works has announced that it will assist residents with storm-related limb cleanup but is asking for the patience of city residents because of the size of debris across the city. …

Woman injured in collision on I-55 in Perry County

A collision between an SUV and a semi-truck that occurred at 5:50 a.m. Dec. 30 at the 123.8 mile marker of northbound I-55 in Perry County resulted in moderate injuries for one of the drivers. …

Presiding commissioner urges caution on Senate Bill 756

Perry County Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer cautions senior adult homeowners hoping to take advantage of Senate Bill 756 to reduce their property tax liability that it may not be as good a deal as …

Elderly man killed in Monday morning house fire

The Perryville Fire Department responded Monday to a 7:15 a.m. call reporting a flue fire at a home in the 1000 block of County Road 316 in Perry County. Upon their arrival, firefighters …

Citizens Electric restoring power after Winter Storm Blair

Perryville – Over 200 lineworkers, tree trimmers and support staff are working to restore power to  Citizens Electric Corporation members. Lineworkers from Cuivre River Electric …
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SPORTS
Eli Schott

Athletic Spotlight Eli Schott: Getting better all the time

This week’s Athletic Spotlight is on senior Eli Schott, 17, who plays on the Perryville High School boys’ basketball team. He was recognized by his coach, Chris Hahn, who said this about …
St. Vincent junior Brie Rubel leads the Indians in several statistical categories, which includes points, assists, steals and 3-pointers.

Tight-knit St. Vincent girls basketball team off to hot start

As we’re midway through the high school winter sports season, the St. Vincent girls basketball team is proving to not only be one of the best teams in Southeast Missouri, but throughout the …
Hudson James Reinagel

Perryville Piranhas holding fundraiser for young cancer patient

The Perryville Piranhas Swim Team is putting all its efforts into helping out a young child fighting a life-threatening disease. Two-year-old Hudson James Reinagel is a happy and playful …
OBITUARIES
William Brewer
Bill Brewer
Bill Brewer, 79, of Perryville, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Bill was born on October 28, 1945, in St. Louis to the late Courtney and …
Judith Gremaud
Judith Ann Gremaud
Judith Ann Gremaud, 86, of Perryville passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her residence with her husband of 67 years by her side. She was born July 10, 1938, in Perryville to Leslie and …
Carolyn Hurst
Carolyn Marie Hurst
Carolyn Marie Hurst, age 75, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, at Caring Bridge Hospice, Jupiter Florida. Carolyn was born the daughter of Wayne …
Lee Chesnick
Lee V. Chesnick
Lee Virgil Chesnick, 82, of Old Appleton, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born November 13, 1942, in St. Louis. to Charles Louis and …
Mary B. Blaylock
Mary B. Blaylock, 82, of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Perry. She was born November 8, 1942, in Perryville to Fred A. and Rose (Glaub) Becker. …
STATE NEWS
Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws
Ritika Shroff had the typical Gen Z experience with social media. At 13, she signed up for Instagram, then Snapchat. Later, she downloaded TikTok and worked her way through other popular platforms. …
In some Missouri counties, 911 doesn’t exist. Upgrades to emergency dispatching will change that
The average caller would never know, but dialing 911 during an emergency isn’t possible in several Missouri counties. While the call will go through, in parts of southeast Missouri, the number is …
Missourians speak out against proposed Ameren electric rate increase in public hearing
In a packed hearing room a few blocks from the Missouri Capitol on Thursday, Ameren electric customers asked utility reps why they should be asked to pay another $17.45 per month, on average, for …
Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said during her confirmation hearing Thursday that she has “a lot to learn” about highly pathogenic avian …
Gov. Mike Kehoe holds to tax cut pledge as he forecasts a tighter Missouri budget
The Missouri state budget will be tighter in coming years as the state finishes spending federal aid distributed for recovery from the COVID pandemic, but Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday he remains …
OPINION

Letter to the Editor – Marilyn Ooms

Clowns Dear Editor Looks like Trump is emptying the clown car and giving them all cabinet posts. What's next? A Supreme Cour appointment for Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, Trump's chief …

PHOTO GALLERIES

2024 Christmas on the Square

This year's Christmas on the Square brought out a large crowd that enjoyed an evening of family-friendly fun that included choirs, stories read to children by Mrs. Santa, s'mores and other goodies to …
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VIDEOS

Video: Coffee cake workshop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVpvQmcCtm0 [cqembed title="Untitled" …
To view a video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen discussion on sidewalks from May 3, 2022, click on the following link:  …
To view video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting for May 3, 2022, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl7XcwMZquI&ab_channel=RepublicMonitor
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