LOCAL NEWS

Fond farewell, warm welcome for editors

For some, their place of employment is like a second home and their colleagues a second family. That statement holds true for the staff at the Republic-Monitor. The Republic-Monitor family will be …

Santa to visit seniors

Santa Claus will be here before too long, but before that happens American Home Realty will be handing out presents of their own. They will be hosting their 10th annual Santa for Seniors …

Board approves exhibit, 5G tower

The Perryville Board of Alderman on Tuesday approved two projects, one intended to improve connectivity in the city and the other to improve its aesthetics. Perry County Heritage Tourism Director …

Santa set to arrive Saturday

Christmas is coming to town a little early with the Christmas on the Square celebration at the Downtown Plaza on Saturday.Last year, the event featured activities that lasted throughout the day, the …
SPORTS

Indians hang on late to claim tournament title

If there was one thing that was up after the game for St. Vincent boys basketball coach Bruce Valleroy, it was definitely his blood pressure. His Indians built a double digit lead in the fourth …

Ehlers' shot gives Perryville upset win over Potosi

During a timeout, Perryville girls basketball coach Angela Fulton drew up a play for what she called “a wide-eyed” Ciara Ehlers in the waning minute. The junior guard came through in …

Third quarter surge leads to St. Vincent's season-opening victory

St. Vincent boys basketball coach Bruce Valleroy knew that his team could play better than what he had seen from their first half performance. They flipped the switch in the second half, …
OBITUARIES
Linda L. Kiefer
Linda L. Kiefer, 72, of Perryville passed away Friday, Dec.4, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center.She was born Feb. 14, 1948 in Kokomo, … Read More
Fr. Richard Kasznel
Father Richard Kasznel, retired pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in St. Mary, died Nov. 19 at age 82. A memorial Mass was … Read More
Timmothy Evans
Timmothy Evans, 26, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at his residence in Perryville. He was born April 17, … Read More
Elaine M. Brewer
Elaine M. Brewer, 101, of Perryville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at Independence Care Center of Perry County in … Read More
Bob and Kathleen Bradley
Bob Bradley, 89, of Perryville, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.Kathleen N. Bradley, 73, of … Read More
OPINION

Letter: Are you willing to stand up?

Dear editor: I’m going on 73 years of age. I’m a retired teacher, a Vietnam veteran, a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities and families with functional needs. I’m a …

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