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Descendents of Anton Buchheit, the last living Union Civil War soldier in Perry County, attended a ceremony honoring his service as a member of Company A, 78th Enrolled Missouri Militia. He served in the unit in late 1864.

Perry County Civil War soldier honored at Apple Creek

The St. Joseph of Apple Creek annual fall dinner held Nov. 3 had a Civil War twist this year. During the mealtime, Ste. Genevieve’s Lt. Col. J. Felix St. James Camp #326 of the Sons of … more

By Robert Mueller, Special to the Republic-Monitor | 11/7/24

At 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Missouri National Veterans Memorial will be hosting a special Veterans Day event with featured keynote speaker Clay Hahs, president of the MNVM Board of Directors.

MNVM Veterans Day ceremony planned

The Missouri National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) will be hosting a special Veterans Day event at 11 a.m. Monday. This year’s ceremony will feature keynote speaker Clay Hahs, president of the MNVM … more

For The Republic-Monitor | 11/7/24

Senior members of the Silver Dagger players taking a break from rehearsal for Charlotte’s Web are (from left) Wyatt Duncan, Kathryn (Katie) Broeking, Grant Hotop and Mason Cottner.

Silver Daggers to present 'Charlotte's Web' next week

Perryville High School's Silver Dagger players will present the children's classic "Charlotte's Web" with a special Sunday show. "Performances are set for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7-8, and … more

By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 10/31/24

Alec Umfleet, (left) and Roger Prost of the music group Umbra perform on the Brass & Bone acoustic stage during Saturday’s Rocktoberfest. Other musical groups, including the Hopi Ln Players, performed in downtown Perryville to appreciative audiences. During the popular fall event, a sizable crowd listened to live music and looked at classic cars and motorcycles on display.

Return of Rocktoberfest doesn’t disappoint

Rocktoberfest returned Saturday evening to downtown Perryville, and it didn’t disappoint the large crowd that came out to enjoy a night of free musical entertainment or the man who came up with … more

By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 10/10/24

Guitar Shop owner Stan Denninger holds a guitar while talking about Rocktoberfest, which returns to downtown Perryville from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Annual Rocktoberfest returning to downtown

It’s almost time to rock ‘n’ roll again in downtown Perryville! Roctoberfest, hosted by EXP Productions at Hopi Lane, is returning to the square for a full evening of live … more

By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 10/3/24

Republic-Monitor Editor Kevin Jenkins hopes readers will relax after closely examining this photo from this year’s Jumping Mule Competition held Sept. 21 at the East Perry County Community Fair. The fair committee assures the public that no 47-foot-tall mules have ever participated in the annual competition and never will.

No need to fear 47-foot-tall jumping mules!

Perry County residents can sleep much better tonight, knowing that 47-foot-tall jumping mules did not participate in this year’s East Perry County Community Fair Jumping Mule Competition and, … more

R-M Staff | 10/3/24

2022 Mayfest Tractor Show [Photo gallery]

The River Hills Antique Tractor Club hosted its annual tractor show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 2022 Mayfest. A total of 24 tractors were on display during Saturday’s show. The … more

RM staff | 5/11/22