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Saturday night’s Christmas on the Square in downtown Perryville may have been chilly, but it still drew a large crowd eager to watch the colorful parade, drink a cup of hot chocolate, and share a little holiday spirit with family and friends. After waving to the excited crowd from atop a Perryville fire truck at the end of the parade, Santa Claus helped light the downtown Christmas tree before settling into a warm chair to greet children and parents bundled in coats, scarves and mittens.
IT’S NEVER TOO COLD TO VISIT SANTA
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Court Docket
■ State vs. Stephen Edward Roberts. Filing Date: October 31, 2025. Charge: DWI — Misdemeanor B. ■ State vs. Rodney Leo Canania III. Filing Date: September 17, 2025. Charge: Exceeded … more
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Freezing rain, sleet, and snow... oh my!
If you have ever looked out the window on a winter day and thought, “What on earth is falling from the sky now,” you are not alone. Winter storms love to keep us guessing, and the … more
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PCUPC to host free community Christmas banquet
Perry County United Pentecostal Church invites friends, neighbors, and the wider community to a free Christmas banquet on Saturday, Dec. 20. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature dinner, … more
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(From left) Tara DeClue, Cindy Sandler and Sharon Isreal; (right) Kyleen Wilson, Cecelia Allen, Karen Ernst and Selah Moore.
Perryville TOPS hosts area Fun Day
Perryville TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) hosted an area-wide Fun Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Community Center. Six members of the local TOPS 547 chapter participated, along with five members … more
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Villainous Grounds has been named the 2025 Business Storefront Decorating Champion. The contest was sponsored by the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce, which wrote, “A big thank you to all the businesses who participated and helped make Christmas on the Square extra bright this year!” Pictured are the chamber’s elves presenting the 2026 Champion Trophy to Mary Jo and Dave Bammel, joined by the Villainous Grounds team as they served hot chocolate and s’mores to festival-goers last Saturday evening.
DECORATING CHAMPION
Perry County officials accept the 2025 Missouri Association of Counties County Achievement Award during the MAC Annual Conference. Pictured from left are Treasurer Katie Schemel, District 2 Commissioner Keith Hoehn, Presiding CommissionerMike Sauer, District 1 Commissioner Jay Wengert, and Collector Dena Preston.
Perry County recognized with statewide achievement award
 Perry County has been named one of four recipients statewide of the 2025 Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) County Achievement Award, honoring innovative and collaborative problem-solving … more
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The Independence Care Center of Perry County campus at 800 South Kingshighway in Perryville will undergo a major $8.8 million expansion and renovation, adding a new memory-care wing and upgrading residential and skilled-nursing facilities.
Independence Health System announces $8.8 million expansion
Independence Health System, Inc. has announced plans for a major $8.8 million expansion and renovation project at its Perryville campus that will significantly enhance senior living and healthcare … more
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The Perry County Courthouse glows with Christmas lights during last year’s Christmas on the Square celebration. The annual event returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. with story time with Mrs. Claus, followed by the lighted parade at 6 p.m. and a visit from Santa afterward. The free community celebration is sponsored by Downtown Perryville Advancement.
Christmas on the Square brings holidays home
The heart of downtown Perryville will twinkle with holiday magic this weekend as families and friends gather for Christmas on the Square, a hometown celebration filled with lights, laughter and the … more
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Court Docket
■ State vs. Ivette U. Bayo. Filing Date: October 30, 2025. Charge(s): DWI — Misdemeanor B. ■ State vs. Roger Allen Pleus. Filing Date: July 14, 2025. Charge(s): Driving While Revoked/ … more
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The science behind snow
Pull up a chair and let’s talk snow. Not the pretty postcard kind, but the geeky “what’s actually happening in the atmosphere” kind. And yes, I promise to keep this fun. This … more
Firefighters practice a confined-space rescue during a recent multi-agency training session in Perryville. Crews worked through realistic scenarios such as window extractions, low-visibility movement and coordinated ladder operations — skills that help departments respond more quickly and safely during real emergencies.
Recent training helps firefighters protect county
The Perryville Fire Department joined several neighboring departments last week for a hands-on regional training exercise designed to sharpen response skills, strengthen teamwork and prepare … more
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Riverside Regional Library – Perryville Branch
Riverside Regional Library - Perryville Branch | DECEMBER CALENDAR
THURSDAY, DEC. 4 TEEN ACTIVITY — Snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens at 3:30 p.m. For ages 13–17. FRIDAY, DEC. 5 INTERACTIVE MOVIE  — PJs and Polar … more
Fiesta San Felipe Mex Grill, Perryville's newest Mexican restaurant at 600 South Perryville Boulevard, offers a wide range of great-tasting dishes.
Fiesta San Felipe brings fresh, flavorful Mexican fare to Perryville
Perryville’s dining scene has added a bright new splash of color and flavor with the arrival of Fiesta San Felipe Mex Grill, located at 600 South Perryville Boulevard. Since opening late last … more
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Visitors make the rare trek out to Tower Rock, the towering limestone formation normally surrounded by the Mississippi River but now reachable on foot for the fourth straight year. The exposed riverbed has once again turned Perry County’s quiet Wittenberg area into a destination for hikers, sightseers, and families eager to experience one of the region’s most dramatic natural landmarks.
Perry County's Tower Rock emerges
Tower Rock is one of Perry County’s most striking and mysterious natural landmarks — a towering island of stone rising out of the Mississippi River, steeped in history, Native American … more
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Country Financial – Nicole Sullins Agency claimed last year’s top prize in the Perryville Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest, while Villainous Grounds earned honorable mention. Who will shine the brightest this year — maybe your storefront?
Decking the storefronts: Holiday contest returns to Perryville
Perryville is ready to sparkle. As shop windows begin to glow with garland, lights and holiday cheer, the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses to help the community shine … more
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Before NASA’s data became available, planners relied on manually installed heat sensors that measured air temperature. NASA now provides more accurate land surface temperature readings, enabling better modeling and planning for heat mitigation.
Using NASA data to identify highway hot spots
ST. LOUIS – University of Missouri Extension specialists are using NASA satellite data to help transportation planners identify areas along highways in the St. Louis metropolitan region where … more
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What is sudden stratospheric warming?
Every winter, a few weather terms start making the rounds online, and people tend to react with either curiosity or mild panic. Two of the biggest buzzwords are the polar vortex and sudden … more
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One of the Midwest’s most celebrated holiday events is returning to historic downtown Ste. Genevieve the weekend of Dec. 6–7, as the community hosts its 41st annual Holiday Christmas Festival — recently recognized by AAA magazine as one of the top two Christmas festivals in the entire Midwest, alongside the one held in St. Charles.
Ste. Gen’s Christmas Festival returns December 6-7
STE. GENEVIEVE — One of the Midwest’s most celebrated holiday events is returning to historic downtown Ste. Genevieve the weekend of Dec. 6–7, as the community hosts its 41st annual … more
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Historical society hosts photo, museum exhibit
The Perry County Historical Society has installed a new exhibit featuring historic photographs and artifacts relating to Perryville at its headquarters in the Perryville Higher Education Center, 108 … more
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The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has seen longer lines of people who need food after the Trump administration announced they wouldn’t provide food subsidies for the poor during the government shutdown.
Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after … more
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Why Thanksgiving still speaks to the American heart
Before the marching bands, the parades, the football rivalries and the aroma of turkey wafting from kitchens across the country, Thanksgiving began with something far simpler: gratitude. The roots of … more
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This Perryville hotel is one of many lodging establishments that will begin collecting and remitting a new 6 percent tourism tax on Dec. 1. The countywide tax will apply to hotels, motels, campground cabins and short-term rentals, with proceeds earmarked for tourism projects throughout Perry County.
Six percent tourism tax starts December 1
Perry County officials are alerting all lodging providers to an important change arriving next month: beginning Dec. 1, all lodging facilities in the county will be required to collect and remit a 6 … more
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Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck addresses the board of aldermen during its Nov. 11 meeting at city hall.
Aldermen review major projects, relocation plans, funding updates
The Perryville Board of Aldermen met on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4, at city hall, with a full agenda covering infrastructure updates, funding opportunities, departmental needs, and several … more
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Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) Jason King bows his head in prayer during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day program held at the American Legion in Perryville. The program, which featured King as this year’s keynote speaker, was moved indoors after chilling cold and gusty winds moved into the region.
Bitter cold can’t stop county from honoring veterans
Perry County gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for its annual Veterans Day remembrance, an event typically held outdoors with a parade that beginss at the American Legion and ends at the Perry County … more
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