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Legislative hearings planned about childcare subsidy ‘crisis’

Missouri legislative leaders are demanding answers from state education officials about a monthslong backlog in a childcare subsidy program. Two House committees — the budget committee and …

Citizens Electric leaving Wabash Valley Power Association

Citizens Electric Corporation (Citizens) has announced that, as of June 1, it will no longer be a member of Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. (Wabash Valley). The two entities say this move …
Saxony High School Principal Mark Ruark addresses the crowd at a groundbreaking ceremony held Aug. 30 for the school’s Agriculture Science Multipurpose Building. Other speakers at the event were (left to right) District 146 State Rep. Barry Hovis; Debbie Hawkins, representing Congressman Jason Smith and Assistant Principal Melisa (Missy) Adams.

Saxony H.S. holds groundbreaking for new agriculture building

Around 50 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony held Aug. 30 on the Saxony High School campus in Jackson to celebrate the construction of a new Agriculture Science Multipurpose Building. More …

Cape man seriously hurt in motorcycle accident

A Cape Girardeau man received serious injuries in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 7:56 p.m. Sunday on Perry County Road 447 at Route A. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the …

Lawsuit seeks to knock abortion-rights amendment off ballot

A pair of Republican state legislators and an anti-abortion activist filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to block an abortion-rights constitutional amendment from appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. …

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program planned for September

The Perry County University of Missouri Extension Center is hosting two eight-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training programs for middle-aged and older adults who are looking to build …

SEMO Food Bank asks public to help end hunger in September

SIKESTON – September is Hunger Action Month, and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions nationwide to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will …

Congressman visits Perryville Pumpkin Farm last week

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (R-District 8) visited the Perryville Pumpkin Farm Aug. 21 for his annual Farm Tour. “I appreciate Brian and Dianna Koenig for taking me …

Gary Schaaf, former Perry County sheriff, dies at age 67

The community is mourning the death of former Perry County Sheriff Gary Joseph Schaaf, 67, who died Monday, Aug. 19 at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Perryville to Alvin W. "Mousie" and Naomi …

Happy Labor Day to America’s workforce; goodbye to summer!

Labor Day stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the American workforce. It is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and recognizing the contributions of laborers who have played a …
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SPORTS

Scott named Saxony Lutheran basketball coach

Saxony Lutheran High School has announced that Darrin Scott has accepted the men’s basketball coach position, starting immediately. “We are excited to welcome Coach Scott to the …

PHS athletic director suggests stricter code of conduct for students, adults

Perryville High School Athletic Director Justin Dreyer appeared before the board of education at its Aug. 14 meeting to discuss a possible change in the athletic handbook regarding fan conduct at …

BBB warns of high school sports streaming scams

St. Louis – As a new school year kicks into gear, the Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) is reminding consumers to be on the lookout for scam streaming links when planning to watch a high …
OBITUARIES
Robert McDonald
Robert D. McDonald
Robert Dennis McDonald, 70, of Perryville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1954 in Festus to Woodrow and Lucille (Hayes) McDonald. Robert and …
James Cissell
James E. Cissell Brewer
James Edward Cissell, 88, of Brewer, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was born April 19, 1936 in Perry County to Thomas and Idelle (Moore) …
Bethany Anna Tucker
Bethany Anna Tucker, 68, of Perryville passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1956 in Jackson to Howard V. and Kathrin (Hendricks) King. Memorial …
Michael Garris
Michael Garris Jr.,
Michael Steven Garris Jr., 62, of Perryville passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at SSM Health St. Louis University Hosptal in St. Louis. He was born November 6, 1961 in Perryville, to Michael …
William Bock
William “Bill” Bock
William “Bill” Henry Bock, 88, of Frohna, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Mercy Perry Hospital. He was born September 13, 1935 in Frohna to William Albert and Olga Alida …
STATE NEWS
Missouri judge rules abortion amendment is in ‘blatant violation’ of state requirements
A Missouri judge ruled Friday evening that a reproductive-rights amendment did not comply with state initiative petition requirements, leaving the door open to potentially withhold it from the …
Attempt to block Missouri sports betting amendment lacks evidence, judge rules
A Cole County Circuit Court judge rejected an attempt to invalidate an initiative petition on sports betting Friday, allowing voters to decide whether to enshrine sports wagering in Missouri’s …
Judge under tight deadline to rule on Missouri abortion amendment’s place on ballot
A lawsuit attempting to knock a reproductive-rights amendment off the November ballot could hinge on whether it would immediately repeal Missouri’s current near-total ban on abortion, an issue …
Despite opt-outs by GOP states, debut of kids’ summer food program seen as a success
A U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to feed hungry kids during the long summer months is mostly winding down, with advocates calling it a success despite some hiccups — and the federal …
Trump sentencing in New York hush money case postponed until after presidential election
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump will not face criminal sentencing in New York for his state felony convictions ahead of the November election, according to a decision released Friday by …
OPINION

Letter to the Editor: Farmers – GOP’s next ox to gore

Dear Editor Here are some of the liberal "welfare" giveaways Republicans oppose – banning price gouging, expanding access to affordable housing, boosting child tax credits, promoting …

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The 123rd Seminary Picnic brought three days of fun, entertainment, rides and fellowship to Perryville, Mo., Aug. 2-4.
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Video: Coffee cake workshop

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To view a video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen discussion on sidewalks from May 3, 2022, click on the following link:  …
To view video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting for May 3, 2022, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl7XcwMZquI&ab_channel=RepublicMonitor
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