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Happy New Year! With 2022 in the rearview mirror, it’s time for a new Congress to begin – one that can finally start addressing the multitude of crises our country faces. House … more
With less than two weeks to go before they lose control of the House of Representatives, they decided to ram through yet ANOTHER $2 trillion reckless spending bill the day before Christmas Eve. … more
It is good that we still have free speech and we can express our thoughts and concerns in our local newspaper. Unfortunately, the majority of the voters do not read this part of the paper. Some of … more
Dear Editor Excuse me. It is increasingly baffling to scientists, ecologists, macro-economists and loving Christians among us that so many of us, on both sides of the political spectrum are failing … more
Dear EditorIf you want to see what is right in Perryville, drive around the Court House and check out all of the Christmas lights, they are beautiful. I recently attended a PCMH public board meeting. … more
I’ve spent the majority of my adult life celebrating holidays on days other than the actual date. Work schedules, travel problems, health issues — all have conspired in one way or another … more
Merry Christmas! It’s the special time of year when we gather together with our treasured holiday traditions and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many of us have fond childhood memories of … more
For years, conservatives have suspected that Big Tech has worked to silence their viewpoints and ensure that liberal ideology is dominant across the Internet. On Twitter, prominent conservatives have … more
In his collection of Lake Woebegone stories, Leaving Home, Garrison Keillor shared an impression about the holiday season, one that has stuck with me through the years.  “A lovely thing … more
Dear Editor, Superman, step aside. This time it was Superwoman who came to the rescue. She refused to just sit there and witness the death of a local tradition. Donning her blue cape, she flew down … more
Dear Editor, School Boards Matter! Our community has the upside potential to reach a new level of excellence in Education. Imagine a system where your children and grandchildren can be prepared for a … more
On Saturday, I, along with numerous others — locals and out-of-towners alike — bid a bittersweet farewell to one of Perryville’s native sons. Randy Pribble was many things to many … more
Over the last two years, we have watched President Joe Biden and his administration make a mockery out of our nation’s border security. Because of his refusal to enforce the law or keep in … more
Dear Editor, No IRS agents will come around searching under your sofa cushions for loose change, no matter what Jason Smith says. It was just one of the most startling among the zillion eyeball … more
Dear Editor, Progress? Progress is defined as a “forward or onward movement” but it does not go on to reflect if progress is necessarily a good thing and that my fellow Perry Countian is … more
“The least government is the best government. We should have just as little as we can get along with.” Those are the wise words of Harry S Truman, a proud Missouri native and … more
For Thanksgiving this year, many Americans will travel to be with family and enjoy a feast. It truly is one of our country’s best holidays, where we get to spend cherished time with family and … more
The American people have spoken. One-party Democrat rule in Washington will officially come to an end on January 3, 2023, when the newest members of the U.S. House of Representatives are sworn in. We … more
I’m not a good mover. I hate it. From the start, the idea of packing everything you own into scavenged boxes and bags to stuffing those boxes and bags — along with your furniture, which … more
Dear Editor, I want to thank each and every member of the Perry County School District 32 Family. I have attended nearly each and every one of the Districts school board meetings for 2.5 years … more
Dear Editor, I have been attending the Veteran’s Day parade and ceremony for six years as a Cub Scout and now a Boy Scout. Each year our town does a great job of honoring our veterans. Hearing … more
Dear Editor, Hey all you readers out there, have you looked around town lately? Stop and see the beauty of all the new murals on our business places. The scenes take us through the years, depicting … more
Every November, millions of Americans fulfill an over 200-year-old civic duty: casting a ballot on Election Day. Like many of you, I’ll never forget the first time I walked into the voting … more
Last week, I wrote about how glad I am to be home. Now I need one.Much like the first time I moved to Perryville, the first item on my agenda has been finding a place to live. Also, like that first … more
Dear Editor, Comes now the Perry County Republican Central Committee. Whereas the elected members of the Committee resolves to encourage any and all governmental entities in Perry County Missouri to … more
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