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The St. Francois County Joint Communication And EOC Center located off St. Joe St. between Park Hill and Desloge.
Can you hear me now?
Last Tuesday, the moment finally arrived when St. Francois County, using Perry County’s equipment, took over dispatching services for the county and by Thursday, a Perryville resident posted on … more
Ballot candidates announced for April 8 election
PERRYVILLE — Perryville's April 8 municipal election candidates have been set. The filing deadline was Dec. 31. The following candidates filed for two-year terms on the city’s board … more
A man collects tree limbs last week on the grounds of the Perry County Courthouse. There was an abundance of broken tree limbs throughout Perryville that were brought down by a winter weather ice storm that hit the region.
Perryville Public Works announces storm debris cleanup
Perryville Public Works has announced that it will assist residents with storm-related limb cleanup but is asking for the patience of city residents because of the large amount of debris to be found … more
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Perryville Public Works will be assisting residents in the cleanup of storm-related limbs but asks residents to be patient because of the sheer amount of debris that was left behind after last weekend’s winter storm.
Perryville Public Works announces storm debris cleanup
Perryville Public Works has announced that it will assist residents with storm-related limb cleanup but is asking for the patience of city residents because of the size of debris across the city. … more
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While many senior adults in Missouri are becoming impatient about counties putting Senate Bill 756 into action to lower their property taxes, Perry County Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer urges caution until many questions are answered by legislators.
Presiding commissioner urges caution on Senate Bill 756
Perry County Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer cautions senior adult homeowners hoping to take advantage of Senate Bill 756 to reduce their property tax liability that it may not be as good a deal as … more
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Citizens Electric said its crews are working as diligently as possible to restore power to homes and businesses in Perry County, however they can't provide a timetable of when all restorations will have been completed.
Citizens Electric restoring power after Winter Storm Blair
Perryville – Over 200 lineworkers, tree trimmers and support staff are working to restore power to  Citizens Electric Corporation members. Lineworkers from Cuivre River Electric … more
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Girl Scouts Troop 71927 visited the Dec. 17 board of aldermen meeting at city hall, where they led the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance. (Left to right) Kali Ernst, Shelby Bock, Mayor Larry Riney, Josie Pistorio, Kinley Rogers, and Raelyn Hosey.
Aldermen hear plan to train, hire more city lifeguards
City Administrator Brent Buerck explained to the Perryville Board of Aldermen the difficulty the city is having in hiring lifeguards for the municipal pool at the Perry Park Center when it met in … more
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Now that the year 2025 has arrived, the state of Missouri has several new and updated laws on the books that residents need to be aware of.
Here comes new and updated Missouri laws for 2025
While new state laws usually take effect in August, Missourians need to be aware of several new laws, updates to laws and new provisions that took effect Wednesday. Here are the details on … more
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Eric Schroeter
Schroeter named MoDOT deputy director/chief engineer
JEFFERSON CITY – Eric Schroeter has been named the new deputy director / chief engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation. This position serves as the senior registered professional … more
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A case of bird flu in a Missouri resident is the only diagnosis in the United States this year where the person did not have contact with infected dairy cattle or poultry.
How America lost control of the bird flu
Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen … more
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Ed Hassinger
Hassinger named MoDOT’s new director
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) recently announced that Ed Hassinger has been named the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation. … more
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Rep. Jason Smith
Happy Thanksgiving
Ever since I was a young kid, Thanksgiving is something I’ve always looked forward to. It’s a cherished time where we catch up with family, sit down for a delicious meal, and reflect on … more
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The Perryville Board of Aldermen take part in a group photo with NWS meteorologist Christine Wielgos, Perryville Emergency Management Director Jeremy Mantz, and SEMA Regional Coordinator Hank Voelker after the city was recognized for being StormReady.
Perryville recognized as 'Storm Ready' city
The Perryville Board of Aldermen received special recognition as a StormReady city from the National Weather Service when it met in regular session Nov. 5 at the Perryville Police Station. The … more
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Perryville Mayor Larry Riney and Airport Site Manager Barbara Maxwell cut the ribbon on the Perryville Regional Airport’s newly renovated runway while surrounding by city employees and others involved in the project.
City of Perryville opens improved runway
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Nov. 5 at the Perryville Regional Airport to recognize the opening of a newly renovated runway that has been years in the making and took several months for the … more
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Presidential election turnout breaks county record
If it seemed like there were more people voting in this year’s presidential election, Perry County Clerk Jared Kutz said it wasn’t your imagination. The voter turnout was a … more
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Ingram’s Magazine has recognized Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck as one of the “50 Missourians You Should Know.”
Perryville city administrator recognized by magazine
Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck has been recognized in a Kansas City, Missouri, business magazine as one of the “50 Missourians You Should Know.” Ingram’s Magazine, … more
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During a public hearing held at the top of the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting held Oct. 15, a city resident (standing, far right) voices his opinion that a rezoning request made by Jerry Flentge to convert a barn into a self-storage facility should be rejected.
Perryville aldermen consider managed deer hunts in city
A discussion regarding the option of managed deer hunts within the city limits was one of the main topics of discussion when the Perryville Board of Aldermen met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 15 … more
Lydia Rellergert is sworn in Oct. 7 by Associate Circuit Judge Craig Brewer on her first official day as city clerk.
New city clerk not intimidated by predecessor’s ‘big shoes’
It can’t be easy to follow in the footsteps of a 42-year city employee whose position you now hold, but that’s exactly the situation Perryville City Clerk Lydia Rellergert finds herself … more
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Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, (left), and his Democratic challenger, Lucas Kunce, faceoff on Aug. 15 at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
Abortion key flashpoint in Missouri Senate race
Missourians are set to vote on whether to unravel the state’s abortion ban or keep it intact. And as the debate rages across the state, access to reproductive health care has become a major … more
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (center) is flanked by Perryville Mayor Larry Riney (left) and City Tavern owner Gary Welch. Bailey attended a reception held in his honor last week at Richardet Floor Covering.
State A.G. voices support for ballot amendment during visit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey visited Perryville a little over a week ago, on the same day as the release of results from a September poll undertaken by Public Opinion Strategies (POS) … more
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Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck explains that the board has to approve the acceptance of MoDOT Cost Share funds for the construction of a roundabout at the junction of Alma Ave. and Route 51.
Board accepts grant award for roundabout project
The Perryville Board of Aldermen officially approved the acceptance of MoDOT Cost Share funds for constructing a roundabout at the junction of Alma Ave. and Route 51 when it met in regular session … more
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Perry County Clerk Jared Kutz opens an envelope containing an absentee ballot his office received through the mail while Perry County Treasurer Katie Schemel looks on.
Absentee voting is already underway in Perry County
With the Nov. 5 presidential election less than a month away, Perry County voters who want to make their vote count but have mobility issues, are planning to be out of town or have some other reason … more
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While the FBI and politicians are often at odds regarding nationwide crime statistics and how they’re used to bolster their candidacies, crime in Perryville and throughout Perry County is low compared to other comparable areas.
FBI: Politicians choose statistics to fit narratives
Violent crime and property crime in the United States dropped in 2023, continuing a downward trend following higher rates of crime during the pandemic, according to the FBI’s latest national … more
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James "Jim" Sutterer
Sutterer, former county commissioner, dies at age 76
Residents of Perry County are mourning the death of James (Jim) Sutterer, a man of whom it was said “knew no strangers and whose smile could light up a room.” He passed away on Sept. 25 … more
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City Clerk Tracy Prost will retire Friday after 42 years of serving the residents of Perryville.
After 42 years, Perryville city clerk says ‘goodbye’
Let’s go back to the year 1982 — 42 years ago. The World’s Fair was opened in Knoxville, Tenn., with an address by President Reagan; the Weather Channel began, E.T: The … more
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