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Scarecrows take over downtown square

The downtown square in Perryville has been taken over by scarecrows this October thanks to the Chamber of Commerce’s first annual scarecrow decorating contest. According to director of …

Changes coming to downtown stop light patterns

Traffic studies in the City of Perryville were the main topic of discussion at the board of alderman’s regular meeting on Oct. 20. The stop lights on the downtown square and how they operate …

MoDOT announces locations of increased interstate speed limits

JEFFERSON CITY — Following a comprehensive review, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced today the locations of upcoming increases to the speed limit of various interstate corridor …
Local News

Court Docket

All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Alexandra Danielle Abernathy. Filing Date: September 30, 2026. Charge(s): DWI - Prior …

ALLEN COMPLETES GOLD AWARD PROJECT

SAXONY LUTHERAN FALL FEST 2026

Court Docket

Court Docket All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Justin Ray Delk. Filing Date: July 7, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded …

PHS CROWNS HOMECOMING QUEEN

Kinsky, Wolfin campaign ahead of election

Perry County citizens had a chance to hear from challenger Carl Kinsky and incumbent Bryant Wolfin regarding the upcoming election for the representative seat in the 145th district of the Missouri …
Friends 2 Follow
SPORTS

SV girls, boys finish first

OAK RIDGE — For the first time in program history, St. Vincent claimed first place at the district meet in both boys and girls cross country in the same season. The Indians competed in the …

CRUSADERS THIRS IN STATE

Lady Pirates volleyball much improved in 2026

POTOSI — The volleyball season came to an end for both Perryville and St. Vincent on Oct. 22 in Potosi, in the first Class 3 District 2 State Tournament. The Lady Pirates were the 2nd seed, …

Lady Indians finish 7-15-1 after moving up to Class 3

POTOSI — The St. Vincent Lady Indians volleyball season ended in the second round of the Class 3 District 2 tournament. Coming into the tournament as the 5th seed, St. Vincent had to beat the 4th …

Home-field advantage

JACKSON — The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders finished the regular season undefeated at home with a 38-13 victory over Priory Friday night. The Crusaders jumped out to a 14-0 lead before the Priory …

Gremaud leads Perryville to road victory over Cuba

CUBA — Perryville ended its tumultuous regular season on a high note Friday night with a 27-20 win over Cuba on the road. After finding themselves down 6-0 early, the Pirates were led on …
OBITUARIES

Darleen Favier

Darleen Barbara Favier, 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital in Perryville, MO. She was born December 14, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur D. …

Priscilla Uding

Priscilla “Sue” Uding, 86, of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Parkwood Meadows, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7, …

Bruce Hager

Bruce C. Hager, 77, of Frohna, Missouri passed Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 1, 1949 in Seventy-Six, MO to Wilson and Lois M. (Price) …

Alvin Morrison

Alvin Pershing Morrison, 74, of Frohna, Missouri entered eternity surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Alvin was born August 8, 1952 in Uniontown, MO to Chalmer …
STATE NEWS
Missouri Republicans suffer biggest electoral setback in a generation
Republicans still control Missouri politics. But after Tuesday’s election, their grip on state government looks considerably less secure. Democrats ended Republican supermajorities in both …
Democrats flip 16 Missouri House seats, ending Republican supermajority 
The blue wave reached the steps of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion Tuesday when Democrats won the state House seat representing downtown Jefferson City on their way to flipping 16 seats from …
Missouri voters approve constitutional protections for county sheriffs
Missouri voters narrowly approved Amendment 8 on Tuesday, giving county sheriffs constitutional protection and restricting who can seek their removal from office. The measure, which garnered 51% of …
Republican Scott Fitzpatrick wins second term as Missouri state auditor
Republican State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick won a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Quentin Wilson in Missouri’s only statewide candidate race. Fitzpatrick won 50% of the vote to …
Missouri voters reject proposal to create sovereign wealth fund
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 7 on Tuesday, turning down a proposal to create a state investment fund that supporters hoped could eventually generate enough money to eliminate state taxes. The …
OPINION
Columnists
Nick Palisch
Corn Sweat: It’s a real thing
Every summer, it happens. You step outside expecting another warm July afternoon, but instead you’re greeted by air so thick it almost feels like you could wear it. You immediately start …
Nick Palisch
What is a backyard weather observer?
When most people think about weather observations, they picture massive radar sites, satellites orbiting Earth, television meteorologists standing in front of green screens, or government agencies …
Jim Martin
Cacophony of chaos
Sittin’ here under the River Tree this spring morning, especially with the cacophony of chaos around us, seemingly everywhere, the old codger can’t help thinking about what we call “faith”. …
Robin Garrison Leach
IDC about FOMO
Text Abbreviations and acronyms splotch the pages of our modern vocabulary. They wedge themselves into conversations and communications. I LOL when I read funny things. A few times, I’ve even …
Letters to the Editor
    • Song and dance

      To the editor: I see Jason Smith is still singing and dancing for Supreme Leader. Every week District 8’s Congressman picks up some …

    • Saddle Club deserves pat on the back

      To the editor: The Perry County Saddle Club needs a pat on the back for putting on such a great Mule Show on Saturday. If you missed …

    • MORALS AND PRINCIPLES

      Dear Editor In 1 Corinthians, Paul warns us gently but seriously to avoid influences that could lead us away from the truth. “Do not be …

    • RHETORICAL YING-YANG

       Dear Editor The rhetorical ying-yang between Paul Flentge and I reminds me of the class discussions I was lucky enough to monitor. In …

    • WALKING, TALKING CONTRADICTION

        Dear Editor Oh, for the love of God, Jason Smith. I had to wince at most of your April 9 contribution because if I pat myself on the …

    • DUMBER THAN BEFORE I READ IT

      Dear Editor Thank you, Congressman Jason Smith (R). Your March 26 column left me dumber than I was before I read it. I had to deny so many …

    • THE BIGGER PICTURE

       Dear Editor It seems controversy still continues with our local hospital to some degree. Frequently, the “bigger picture” can be …

    • WHEN THEY SPEAK, THEY REPRESENT US

      Dear Editor When we elect our government officials, from the local mayor to the president of the country, they represent us. Of course, we …

    • CHANGES WE WILL SEE IN THE FUTURE

      Dear Editor This letter is in support of Prop K.I.D.S. My life’s profession has largely been education. I could tell you a great deal …

    • SUPPORT PROP K.I.D.S.

      Dear Editor My name is Shadrick Shafer, and I have been a proud Perry County resident for 20 years. I am writing to ask for your support of …

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