How many guys does it take to fix a streetlight? The answer to that question probably depends on the number of city employees who get involved. The city of Perryville is seeking repair or replacement … more

Development and construction of a mountain bike trail out at Legion Lake is in the works for 2022 after Perry County was notified by the Missouri State Parks director that it will be the recipient of … more

The filing deadline has come and gone for the 2022 election. Next year’s general municipal election will take place Tuesday, April 5, 2022.There will be a three-way race for mayor next April, … more

Former Republic Monitor Managing Editor Crystal Lyerla will become the newspaper’s next publisher, bringing a wealth of industry experiencing to the job. Her first day as publisher was Monday, … more

It will be the end of an era for Rozier’s Mercantile at the end of 2021. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Rozier’s will no longer be associated with the Hallmark franchise. The change will come … more

The Joint Justice Center took the next step into becoming a reality. The Perry County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of property for the location of the structure during their regular … more

Less than one week remains for those interested in filing as a candidate for the April 2022 municipal election. One detail that voters can be certain of: at least two races in the city of … more

Trees. Nativities. Angels. That and much more were a part of the 2021 Christmas Country Church Tour.More than 30 tours were included in this year’s tour which spanned four counties. Nineteen of … more

The city of Perryville’s Parks and Recreation Department gained much-needed clarity on the possibility of a new skate park at a public meeting earlier this month.For about 45 minutes in the … more

Thursday, Dec. 16, Perry County School District officials released a statement following an alleged social media challenge.“We have been made aware this evening of a nation-wide challenge … more