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Route K in Perry County Closed for Bridge Repairs
SIKESTON – Route K in Perry County will be closed as contractor crews perform bridge repairs. This section of roadway is located at the Apple Creek bridge near Highland, Missouri. … more
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Three injured, two seriously, in Perry County pickup accident
Two people were seriously injured, and one moderately hurt, in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 7:31 p.m. July 19 on Route E at Perry County Road 208. According to the Missouri State … more
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MoDOT Traveler Info Map accessible on mobile browsers
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map is now accessible through internet browsers on mobile devices. The update allows the map to be … more
This is the coin Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville issued as part of the Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program.
Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program in transition
The Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program, an initiative to honor and preserve Missouri's rich military history, is announcing a transitional phase as it concludes its last round of site … more
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Ozoro resident Kenny Williams and his son spotted a funnel cloud while pickup shopping in Perryville on the afternoon of July 17. Williams sent the photo to the National Weather Service in Paducah, which declared it a cold air funnel.
Funnel cloud spotted over Perryville fast food restaurant
A funnel cloud was reportedly seen over Perryville around 1:37 p.m. on the afternoon of July 17. Kenny Williams of Ozora took a photo of the funnel cloud that appeared as if it was hovering over … more
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An oversized $12,100 check was presented to Michelle Fayette, the executive director of Kenny Rogers Children’s Center (far left), Perry County Senior Center Activities Director Marlene Milam and senior center Meals on Wheels driver Amber Douglas (far right). Also pictured are Lonnie and Jess Johnson of the Heroes For Kids, Villainous Grounds owner Mary Jo Bammel and this year’s Comic Con special guests: artist and actor Matthew Atchley, writer and podcast co-host Erin M. Evans, comic book artist Steve Geiger and character actor Marti Matulis.
Heroes For Kids Comic Con raises over $12,000 for two non-profits
The fifth annual Heroes For Kids Comic Con, held July 20 and 21 at Perry Park Center, made a “super” impact on senior adults and kids by raising over $12,000 for two non-profit … more
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At the top of the July 16 Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Larry Riney (second from left) recognizes several employees for their years of service to the city. They are (from left) Jeff Layton, five years; Amy Webb, 25 years; and Lyle Mudge, 15 years.
Aldermen make plans to set tax rate, sell police station
At its July 16 meeting, the Perryville Board of Aldermen approved a lengthy list of consent agenda items, including choosing the date for a public hearing to set 2024 property tax rates and making … more
Construction of the Perry County Joint Justice Center is nearing completion as Zoellner Construction Co. and subcontractors feel confident they will meet their fall deadline.
New county joint justice center moves closer to completion
 Construction of the Perry County Joint Justice Center is nearing completion as Zoellner Construction Co. and subcontractors feel confident they will meet their fall deadline. The Perry … more
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Get ready for this year's 4-H Fair and Chicken Dinner, which will be held Wednesday, July 31 at the American Legion in Perryville.
Perry County 4-H Fair, Chicken Dinner July 31
"Learning by Doing" is the basis of 4-H work, and each year, many young people between the ages of 5 and 19 do just that. The public is invited to support 4-H members during the Perry County 4-H Fair … more
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The Missouri Department of Transportation believes the proposed roundabout at the Route 51/72 intersection in Patton will result in fewer accidents.
MoDOT proposes roundabout at Route 51/72 intersection
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held a public meeting July 9 to discuss plans to improve the Route 51/72 intersection in Patton. During the meeting held at MoDOT’s Patton … more
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Economic Development Authority Director Crystal Jones requests permission from the Perryville Board of Aldermen to hold the annual Farm-to-Table Community Dinner in downtown Perryville at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The request was approved. Proceeds from the annual event support the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
Board of aldermen approve payments for sewage projects
The Perryville Board of Aldermen, meeting in regular session July 2 in council chambers at city hall, discussed the Northeast Outfall Sewer Replacement and School Street Lift Station projects, among … more
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The fifth annual Heroes For Kids Comic Con returns to the Perry Park Center in Perryville this weekend. In recognition of its fifth year, the event has been expanded to take place on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available online at www.heroesforkidscomiccon.org or at the door.
Heroes For Kids Comic Con returns this weekend
The fifth annual Heroes For Kids Comic Con returns Saturday and Sunday to Perry Park Center in Perryville for two days of family-friendly fun and to raise funds for The Perry County Senior Center and … more
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State Sen. Rick Brattin, (standing), chats with Tom Mendenhall while campaigning for the 4th District Republican congressional nomination in April 2022 at Boone County Lincoln Days in Columbia.
Missouri convention delegation at center of dispute reinstated
Tom Mendenhall of Columbia was just about packed and ready to drive to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention when he got word not to bother. Mendenhall, who has attended seven … more
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Perryville man sentenced for possessing child pornography
CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced a man to five years in prison July 2 for possession of more than 3,000 images containing child sexual abuse material. … more
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Dr. Amy Dill was the guest of honor at an open house held July 10 in the Perryville Elementary School Library. She began her tenure as the school’s new principal at the first of the month.
New elementary principal welcomed at open house
An open house was held July 10 at Perryville Elementary School to introduce its new principal, Dr. Amy Dill, to the community. She began her new position on July 1, with the retirement of … more
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Perryville Police Chief Direk Hunt stands beside one of six 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuits recently purchased by his department at a cost of approximately $40,000 each. The department regularly rotates its fleet every five or six years.
Perryville Police Department purchases new vehicles
The Perryville Police Department has purchased six 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuits through state bid at a cost of approximately $40,000 per vehicle. According to Police Chief Direk Hunt, the … more
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During a visit to the Republic-Monitor office, Perry County Military History Museum volunteer John Rauh peruses a copy of the special section celebrating the Republic-Monitor’s 135th anniversary that highlights a story about Frederick Harrison Ray, who was believed killed in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. After researching the subject, he discovered that Ray survived the attack and lived to be 86 years old.
Republic-Monitor makes correction 83 years later
On occasion, the Republic-Monitor must publish a correction to a story, but printing a correction for a story that was initially published 83 years ago is, without a doubt, an unusual occurrence. … more
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In a ceremony held July 8, Father John Gagnepain prepares to cut the ribbon officially renaming South Progress Drive as Vincentian Way. The event was sponsored by the Perryville Chamber of Commerce and featured several guest speakers.
South Progress Drive renamed Vincentian Way in ceremony
Around 40 people attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of July 8 to celebrate the opening of Vincentian Way — formerly South Progress Drive — where a portion of the road runs … more
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Don’t miss the 2024 Voter’s Guide that will be available in the July 18 issue of the Republic-Monitor!
Perry County voters to choose primary winners in August election
When Perry County voters go to the polls Aug. 6 for Missouri’s 2024 Primary Election, they’ll be faced with a ballot covering a diverse slate of national, state, county and local … more
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Despite the current turmoil within the Missouri Republican Party over the selection of presidential delegates, all of Missouri’s votes at next week’s Republican National Convention are pledged to the nomination of former President Donald Trump.
Trump to receive state delegation’s votes despite GOP turmoil
All of Missouri’s votes at the Republican National Convention are pledged to former President Donald Trump's nomination, but the fight over who will cast those votes is tearing the state GOP … more
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St. Mary man seriously injured in four-wheeler accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a four-wheeler accident that took place at 6 p.m. July 6 on Perry County Road 846, resulting in a St. Mary man receiving serious injuries. … more
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Jennifer Hotop, Perry County circuit clerk, holds one of the bound volumes her staff uses to research marijuana conviction cases to see which ones are eligible for expungement after the passage of a state constitution amendment that legalized marijuana in 2022. The books are stored in the courthouse basement.
Expunging county marijuana convictions a slow process
Perry County Circuit Clerk Jennifer Hotop smiles as she recalls the day she took office on Jan. 1, 2019. She had no idea what she was in for. While Hotop was prepared to take on the many duties … more
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The Perryville Board of Aldermen considered a request to either install or move a bicycle rack in the vicinity of Villainous Grounds Comics, Coffee and More, 26 N. Jackson St., during its June 18 meeting. It was decided to place a new bicycle rack in that area of the square.
Aldermen consider request for bicycle rack on city square
The Perryville Board of Alderman met Tuesday, June 18, to address several items, including a bicycle rack in the square. According to Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck, a request was … more
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One-car crash in Perry County injures four, one seriously
Four people were injured, one seriously, in a one-car accident that occurred at 5:10 p.m. June 26 on Highway 51, south of Perry County Road 712 in Perry County. According to the Missouri State … more
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Kevin Jenkins
Jenkins named Republic-Monitor editor
Veteran journalist Kevin R. Jenkins has been named editor of the Perry County Republic-Monitor . Jenkins has worked in the newspaper business for 28 years, serving as a reporter with the Daily … more
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