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Scarecrows take over downtown square

The downtown square in Perryville has been taken over by scarecrows this October thanks to the Chamber of Commerce’s first annual scarecrow decorating contest. According to director of …

Changes coming to downtown stop light patterns

Traffic studies in the City of Perryville were the main topic of discussion at the board of alderman’s regular meeting on Oct. 20. The stop lights on the downtown square and how they operate …

MoDOT announces locations of increased interstate speed limits

JEFFERSON CITY — Following a comprehensive review, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced today the locations of upcoming increases to the speed limit of various interstate corridor …
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ALLEN COMPLETES GOLD AWARD PROJECT

SAXONY LUTHERAN FALL FEST 2026

Court Docket

Court Docket All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Justin Ray Delk. Filing Date: July 7, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded …

PHS CROWNS HOMECOMING QUEEN

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 …
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SPORTS

CRUSADERS TENNIS GOING TO STATE

Saxony Lutheran soccer tops North County, Bayless

JACKSON – Saxony Lutheran finished its home regular season on the soccer pitch with two wins. The Crusaders beat North County 5-0 on senior night and Bayless 3-1 in the final home game of the year. …

PHS girls 3rd, SV girls 5th at North County Invitational

BONNE TERRE — Perryville and St. Vincent’s cross country teams competed in the North County Invitational, the final regular season meet of the year, on Thursday at North County High school. …

Softball seasons end at districts

Saxony Lutheran and Perryville’s softball seasons came to an end in the Class 3, District 1 tournament. Perryville lost in the first round 11-3 to Fredericktown. The Lady Pirates’ three runs …

Down to the last play

The Perryville Pirates fell to 3-5 after a 27-21 loss to Herculaneum on homecoming Saturday. The Pirates kept the game close throughout after leading early, and just missed a chance to take the …

Perryville tops St. Vincent in 4 sets

Perryville and St. Vincent played their annual Hope Game at the Perry Park Center on October 13. The Pirates won in four sets. “A little slow pace for us today, but it is homecoming week, so …
OBITUARIES

Adam Brewer

Adam Ethan Brewer, 31, of Saint Mary, Missouri passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born January 31, 1995 in Ste. Genevieve, MO to Gerald “Jerry” J. …

Loretta Welker

Loretta “Ann” Welker, 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Independence Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1942 …

Michael Shaefer

Michael J. Schaefer, 67, of French Village, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ to Orville and Laverne …

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 …
STATE NEWS
Courts to decide fate of Trump’s latest push to control voting as Election Day nears
Less than a week before Election Day, President Donald Trump’s unprecedented drive for power over elections has set the stage for a series of courtroom fights that could quickly lead to a …
Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald …
Missouri pastors take opposing sides in fight over abortion amendment
The Rev. Alex Bryant set a goal for 2026: Talk to 200 Missouri pastors about abortion.  Bryant, an Assemblies of God pastor in Springfield, began traveling across Missouri to sit across from his …
Early voting surges in midterm elections as millions cast their ballots
WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already made their way to the ballot box as early voting is underway in a midterm election that will determine control of the House and the Senate, …
Commentary: On Nov. 3, the fight for democracy moves to the ballot box
In these midterm elections, let us ensure that the people’s voice — the most vital part of governing our republic — survives all the attacks at the state and national level that have been waged …
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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