By Daniel Winningham editor@perryvillenews.com The coronavirus pandemic arrived more than 15 months ago, changing many aspects of life. While many were forced to work from home, others lost … more

On Friday, June 4, Congressman Jason Smith toured the facilities at the Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation in Perryville.With nine locations throughout Missouri and Illinois, Gilster-Mary Lee employs 1,500 … more

Perry County School District No. 32 is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education after the resignation of Ashley Geringer, who has been serving as the board … more

The Perry County Board of Commissioners continues planning for a new justice center. Last Thursday, the commissioners saw additional property options they may not previously have been aware were … more

Perry County is known for its caves. A new documentary explores the area’s karst landscape – with 700 caves, many springs, and thousands of sinkholes – and it tells how this terrain … more

As part of its consent agenda June 1, the Perryville Board of Aldermen were to take action on a preliminary plat from JKDS Properties LLC for Steven’s Crossing.Ultimately, the board tabled the … more

In early May, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf was given the diagnosis of stage one lung cancer. Fast forward a few weeks, and he is cancer-free following surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Cape … more

After spending more than three decades with the city of Perryville, longtime code enforcement officer Joe Martin will officially retire Friday, June 4.Martin has been the city’s code … more

The Missouri National Veterans Memorial was filled to the brim for its latest ceremony. Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate and honor the military and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice … more

It was an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of those who have paid the ultimate price, their lives, at the Memorial Day commemoration held Monday morning at the Perryville courthouse … more