For Quint and Austin Schamburg the urge to become a firefighter was never on their mind, until tragedy struck their family. A tornado destroyed their home in 2017 and the urge to help people sprung … more

The Perry County Community Foundation Humanitarian of the Year has been chosen. Jackie Wengert will be posthumously recognized for a lifetime of service to Perry County. The event will be held … more

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming 2023-2024 deer-hunting season. The changes include a new firearms early antlerless portion, a … more

The New Life Mission Inn has a new leader at the helm. Sharon Brookes took over as Director at the New Life Mission Inn in April and it has always been a passion of hers to help those with addiction. … more

The Perry County District No. 32 Board of Education held its final regular meeting before the start of the new school year and ironed out a few details at its latest meeting Aug. 9. The board … more

There was a sense of finality and a conclusion to a sensitive subject at the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting Aug. 15. The board made a decision on the proposed swimming pool rules at the Perry … more

The young people participating in Perry County 4-H showcased their work and what they have learned and accomplished for all to see at the County 4-H Fair shows held in July. County 4-H members … more

If Seminary Picnic committee spokesman Randy Dickmann could describe the 122nd annual event, he would most likely say it was a successful event. “We had good crowds,” he said. … more

“He was a man of many hats with shoes too big to fill for any one person alone.” Those were the words from Assistant Fire Chief Garrett Schott and others across the community. For many, … more

Perryville residents will get a chance to see some of the tri-state region’s prettiest, fanciest and best-lit big rigs when the sixth annual “Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show” takes … more