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The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff is hosting VetFest on Saturday at its main campus located at 1500 N. Westwood Blvd.
John J. Pershing VA Medical Center to host VetFest Saturday
POPLAR BLUFF — The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host VetFest on Saturday at its main campus, 1500 N. Westwood Blvd. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon with music, games and … more
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United Way of SEMO receives grant for Child Care Resource Center
 United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has been awarded a $250,000 AmeriCorps grant to launch the region’s only Child Care Resource Center. The regional hub is dedicated to … more
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Wrenley Ann Klein
Wrenley Ann Klein
Cassandra and Jesse Klein of Perryville announce the birth of their daughter, Wrenley Ann Klein. She was born at 1:49 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at Mercy Hospital Perry. Wrenley, who weighed … more
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Memory Makers Quilting Show announces this year's winners
The Memory Makers Quilting Show was held Saturday, July 12. Small prizes were awarded to five entrants whose quilts were chosen by those attending the show. Jo Ann Clements was the winner of the Run … more
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Theodore Alexander Whiteside
Erin Corinne Rauh and Elijah Alexander Whiteside of Perryville announce the birth of their son, Theodore Alexander Whiteside. He was born at 2:10 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2025, at St. Francis Medical … more
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Reflections on faith and being strong in the Lord!
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. — Ephesians 6:10- 11 (ESV) … more
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Thoughts on the value of faithfulness
Concord Church’s pastors led the congregation through a summer sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit this year. I closed the series last Sunday with a message on … more
Kade Andrew Bachmann
Kade Andrew Bachmann
Bridget and Andrew Bachmann of Perryville announce the birth of their son, Kade Andrew Bachmann. He was born at 2:26 p.m. on July 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Perry. Kade, who weighed 7 pounds 9 … more
Ace William Yates
Ace William Yates
Courtney Horn and Dylan Yates of Perryville announce the birth of their son, Ace William Yates. He was born at 9:47 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2025, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. Dr Kertz … more
A private college of the liberal arts and sciences, Augustana enrolls 2,500 students on a 115-acre residential campus in the Quad Cities (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River. Augustana prioritizes engaged learning in 100 majors, minors and other academic programs, building each student’s potential through customized success teams, hands-on learning, 170 student organizations and 28 NCAA DIII athletic teams. The college also serves 40 graduate-level students in a fully accredited master of science in speech language pathology program. Augustana’s location and community partnerships provide students access to internships, jobs, student teaching and research opportunities.
Perryville woman among 2025 Augustana College graduates
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.— Eleanor Rzeszut of Perryville, a Spanish education major at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., was part of the graduating Class of 2025, which included students from 23 … more
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Polyhymnia Women’s Choir to perform concert Sunday
The community is invited to a special music concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, featuring the Polyhymnia Women’s Choir in a … more
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Fr. Ronald Ramson
Our faith is more certain than human knowledge
Dear Friends, On the left side of my door, there’s a set of blocks that spell the word FAITH. Every time I pass by the door, I am reminded that FAITH is the first of the Theological … more
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Fr. Ronald Ramson, C.M., a retired Vincentian priest living in Perryville, holds a copy of his book Put Your Hands into Hers: Mary, Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope, along with the New York Times special section in which it was named one of the year’s best books.
From Perryville to the New York Times
A retired Vincentian priest from Perryville is receiving national attention after his latest book, Put Your Hands into Hers: Mary, Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope , was named one of the … more
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The secret of maintaining strong relationships
Three decades ago, researchers conducted a study on the habits that destroy marriages. Their extensive research examined decades of couples’ relationships and studied the way couples related … more
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Pictured (left to right): Katelyn Burns, Angel Bollinger, Natalie James, Patricia Wenzel, Elijah Sample, Kate Martin, Abby Johnson, Zach Pobst, Donald Medlin, Michele Pellikan, Trenton Gremaud, Karson Colvis, Madyson Eller, Morgan Mueller, Megan Ernst, Kasey Reiss, Patrick Deken, Anna Kiefer, and Marissa Talbert. Not pictured: Kyle Clay and Jill Noel.
District 32 welcomes 21 new teachers for 2025/2026
Perry County School District 32 welcomed 21 new teachers during its Green Carpet Celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center. They are Angel Bollinger - … more
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 133, President Carol Taylor, along with Carol Roziers, who assisted Kathy Cissell, Americanism Chair (not pictured), presented the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest and Poppy Poster Contest from St. Vincent school with their certificates and prizes. Americanism Essay Contest winner — Class 2: First Place – Brison Rickels; Poppy Contest winners — Class 1: First Place – Landyn Hosey, Second Place – Easton Niccum; Class 2: First Place – Ember Barnes, Second Place – Tristan Long; Class 4: First Place – Katlin Lobbig.
STUDENTS WIN AWARDS
Ronnie Louise Ochs
Ronnie Louise Ochs
Alyssa and Derrek Ochs of Perryville announce the birth of their daughter, Ronnie Louise Ochs. She was born at 7:37 a.m. on July 22, 2025, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. … more
Sixty former students and guests attended Saturday’s reunion of the St. Joseph Apple Creek Grade School alumni. The event was hosted by members of the Class of 1981. Another reunion is being planned for next year.
St. Joseph Apple Creek Grade School alumni gather to reminisce, honor history
APPLE CREEK — About 60 alumni of St. Joseph Apple Creek Grade School reunited on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the parish hall for an afternoon of memories, music and community spirit. Hosted by … more
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On Wednesday, July 30, Jim Martin from Perryville took part in a tandem skydive with the Golden Knights in Mount Vernon, Ill. Not only did Martin walk away from the jump without any serious injuries, but he also said the skydive was “a lot of fun” and a “chance for him to experience an increased appreciation for the dedication and commitment of the Golden Knights as individuals and as a 95-member team.”
SKYDIVING WITH THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS
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SCB, St. Francis Foundation, Clinic hosting Back-to-School Bash
FARMINGTON – First State Community Bank has partnered with the Saint Francis Foundation and Saint Francis Clinic Farmington to host a free Back-to-School Bash to support local families with … more
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Pictured (from left) are Stephanie Bryan, Atlas Molded Products plant manager; Austin Sleyster, 2025 St. Vincent graduate and scholarship winner; Zach Stobart, St. Vincent head of schools.
Sleyster named 2025 AMP Scholarship recipient
Atlas Molded Products (AMP) of Perryville has selected Austin Sleyster, a 2025 St. Vincent High School graduate, as the recipient of this year’s AMP Scholarship. Every year, AMP offers one … more
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Millikin University is a private university that provides undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student body of approximately 1,700 students on a 75-acre residential campus in Decatur, Ill.
Millikin U releases spring dean’s list
DECATUR, ILL. – Millikin University has announced the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. Among those honored … more
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Craig Yoch, board member of the Gateway FS Charitable Foundation presents a $2,100 check to the Ladies of Charity Food Pantry on June 30. The funds will be used to purchase food for the pantry. Gateway FS Charitable Foundation focuses on food pantries in its service area and has donated over $319,800 since 2016. In 2025, it is donating $50,000 across 18 food pantries in Illinois and Missouri, along with their matching grant partners, CoBank, Growmark and Land O Lakes.
FOUNDATION DONATES TO FOOD PANTRY
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St. Joseph Apple Creek grade school reunion Aug. 2
The St. Joseph Apple Creek Grade School Reunion will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at St. Joseph Parish in Apple Creek. Bring your photos, memorabilia, and stories from your days at … more
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EMAA accepting Perry County nominations to governing board
East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. is accepting nominations to select a member of the governing board of EMAA to represent the residents of Perry County who are experiencing low-income. Any … more
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