Kinsky, Wolfin campaign ahead of election

Perry County citizens had a chance to hear from challenger Carl Kinsky and incumbent Bryant Wolfin regarding the upcoming election for the representative seat in the 145th district of the Missouri …

Veterans Memorial announces groundbreaking for Bell Tower project

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its Bell Tower project on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Memorial, located at 1172 Veterans …
Local News

STATUE GIFTED TO ST. VINCENT

Court Docket

All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Erica Dionne Miller. Filing Date: June 26, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded posted speed limit …

Perryville High bus involved in collision

Perryville High School’s bus 13 was involved in a minor collision on Friday afternoon during drop off. No injuries were reported in the accident, in which 19 students were on board. The Perry …

Man charged in homicide

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak has announced an arrest and charges following a homicide on Friday, Oct. 9, that investigators believe began with a road rage incident. Michael F. Miller, …

Saxony Lutheran 2026 Fall Festival court

Saxony Lutheran High School is proud to present its 2026 Fall Fest Court. Fall Fest Candidates are freshmen Jada Graham and Liam Kelley, sophomores Lucy Allen and Isaac Prince, juniors Emiliana …

PHS rendition of James and the Giant Peach at Park Center

It is almost time for our Perryville High School Play. We are doing JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH (non-musical version) and it will run Thursday, October 29 at 7:00, Friday, October 30 at 7:00, and a …
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SPORTS

Saxony Lutheran learns lessons in loss

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders fell to the still undefeated Valle Catholic Warriors Friday night 74-21. Despite the lopsided loss, Saxony Lutheran can take away the positive …

Hampson’s hat trick gives Perryville boost

The Perryville Pirate boys soccer team improved to 12-6 after a victory over Fredericktown Monday night. The PHS offense rallied around a second half red card and a Dezman Hampson hat trick to come …

UNDEFEATED CRUSADERS WIN 1ST DISTRICT TITLE

PHS, SV compete in conference championship meet

Perryville and St. Vincent competed in the 2026 Jefferson County Athletic Association conference meet on Oct. 17 in Festus. The St. Vincent boys were the only team who brought enough runners to …

PHS defense shuts down Crusader attack

The Perryville Pirate soccer team won in a close one-goal game over Saxony Lutheran on October 8. The first half ended 0-0, with both teams possessing the ball for long periods and just missing …
St. Vincent quarterback Andrew Schumer threw six touchdown passes in Friday night’s 49-6 win over Cuba in front of a homecoming crowd. Schumer connected on touchdown passes with 4 different receivers.

‘Putting on a show’

St. Vincent celebrated homecoming with another blowout win on the football field, getting its fifth win of 30 or more this season with a 49-6 victory over Cuba. “Homecoming is a special time …
OBITUARIES

Joseph Pfaff

Joseph C. Pfaff, 89, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Independence Care Center. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Ford …

Keith Wiliams

Keith Williams, 69, of Friedheim, Missouri died Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his residence, after a short illness. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026 …

Lyam Corke

Lyam Patrick Corke, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on October 8, 2026, at Children’s Hospital at the age of 11. He was born on August 20, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Daniel and Michelle …

Irma Dreyer

Irma W. Dreyer, 89, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2026 at her home. Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Ford & Young Funeral Home …
STATE NEWS
New temporary leader selected for Missouri education agency
A day after the surprise resignation of Missouri’s interim commissioner of education, the State Board of Education announced a new interim leader for the state’s public school oversight agency. …
Dems sue Trump, alleging election interference, as DOJ battles with California
National Democrats are suing President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of intimidating election officials and asking a federal court to block him from interfering in the midterm elections. …
Missouri media organizations sue highway patrol over redacted crash reports
Four media organizations, including the Missouri Broadcasters Association and the Missouri Press Association, have filed a lawsuit against the Missouri State Highway Patrol alleging the patrol’s …
Cheaper manufactured homes could be having a moment, if only states can catch up
For decades, manufactured home builders have been working to shed the old image of boxy trailer homes reserved for the outskirts of cities and suburbia. Now, a small change in federal regulations …
How Nebraska helped turn 2026 into the year of the independent US Senate candidate
HYANNIS, Neb. — With 19 days until Election Day, Dan Osborn sat across from three skeptical voters in a conference room in this blink-and-you-miss-it rural Nebraska town.  Osborn, a bearded former …
OPINION
Columnists
Nick Palisch
Corn Sweat: It’s a real thing
Every summer, it happens. You step outside expecting another warm July afternoon, but instead you’re greeted by air so thick it almost feels like you could wear it. You immediately start …
Nick Palisch
What is a backyard weather observer?
When most people think about weather observations, they picture massive radar sites, satellites orbiting Earth, television meteorologists standing in front of green screens, or government agencies …
Jim Martin
Cacophony of chaos
Sittin’ here under the River Tree this spring morning, especially with the cacophony of chaos around us, seemingly everywhere, the old codger can’t help thinking about what we call “faith”. …
Robin Garrison Leach
IDC about FOMO
Text Abbreviations and acronyms splotch the pages of our modern vocabulary. They wedge themselves into conversations and communications. I LOL when I read funny things. A few times, I’ve even …
Letters to the Editor
    • Song and dance

      To the editor: I see Jason Smith is still singing and dancing for Supreme Leader. Every week District 8’s Congressman picks up some …

    • Saddle Club deserves pat on the back

      To the editor: The Perry County Saddle Club needs a pat on the back for putting on such a great Mule Show on Saturday. If you missed …

    • MORALS AND PRINCIPLES

      Dear Editor In 1 Corinthians, Paul warns us gently but seriously to avoid influences that could lead us away from the truth. “Do not be …

    • RHETORICAL YING-YANG

       Dear Editor The rhetorical ying-yang between Paul Flentge and I reminds me of the class discussions I was lucky enough to monitor. In …

    • WALKING, TALKING CONTRADICTION

        Dear Editor Oh, for the love of God, Jason Smith. I had to wince at most of your April 9 contribution because if I pat myself on the …

    • DUMBER THAN BEFORE I READ IT

      Dear Editor Thank you, Congressman Jason Smith (R). Your March 26 column left me dumber than I was before I read it. I had to deny so many …

    • THE BIGGER PICTURE

       Dear Editor It seems controversy still continues with our local hospital to some degree. Frequently, the “bigger picture” can be …

    • WHEN THEY SPEAK, THEY REPRESENT US

      Dear Editor When we elect our government officials, from the local mayor to the president of the country, they represent us. Of course, we …

    • CHANGES WE WILL SEE IN THE FUTURE

      Dear Editor This letter is in support of Prop K.I.D.S. My life’s profession has largely been education. I could tell you a great deal …

    • SUPPORT PROP K.I.D.S.

      Dear Editor My name is Shadrick Shafer, and I have been a proud Perry County resident for 20 years. I am writing to ask for your support of …

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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
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