“Where friends meet friends from everywhere,” reads the flier for this year’s St. Vincent de Paul Parish Seminary Picnic. And it’s true. Between 15-20,000 people from …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 8/4/22 |
The people have spoken.Perry County residents participated in the primary election on August 2. Although they did not exactly flock to the voting booths in large numbers. There were 3,238 ballots …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 8/4/22 |
When a person thinks of firefighters they usually think of them rescuing people from burning structures above ground. In the coming months, they will make a trip underground as well. The National …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 8/4/22 |
Perry County 4-H members showcased their work and what they have learned and accomplished this past year at the annual Perry County 4-H Fair shows held in July. Champion purple ribbon winners were …
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8/4/22
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Perry County residents will take to the polls next week. Residents will take part in a smaller ballot with a majority of local uncontested races. “This is the medium-sized election,” …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/28/22 |
Mercy and Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) are pleased to take the next step in developing a shared vision for the future of health care in Perry County. Mercy, PCHS, and the Board of Trustees …
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7/28/22
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Perry County residents may see changes to the courthouse lawn in the near future. County officials recently had its kickoff meeting for its Courthouse Lawn Master Plan that has been in the works for …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/28/22 |
Perry County has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases within the past week. The county currently sits at a “high” COVID-19 community level as of Tuesday, July 26.The Perry County Health …
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7/28/22
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The Perryville Board of Aldermen made quick work of the agenda during their regularly scheduled meeting on July 19. The board approved an agreement with Emery Sapp and Sons to help with Perryville …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/28/22 |
Before the event, one of the things that Heroes for Kids Comic-Con organizer Lonnie Johnson wanted for the convention was for it to be “bigger and better” After a very tiring weekend, it …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/21/22 |
Despite all his contributions to Perryville, Frank Robinson still sees himself as an ordinary man, who usually focuses on others. Those who interact with him every day would describe him quite …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/21/22 |
At 2:10 a.m. on July 25, 1993, Sabreliner employee Craig Buchheit awoke to an urgent phone call. After days of flood warnings, statements, evacuations and preparations, the Mississippi River had …
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By Heather C. Wentz
heather.c.wentz@gmail.com
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7/21/22
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In a historic and far-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on June 24th, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a …
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By Crystal Lyerla
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7/14/22
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The Perryville Fire Department made history.Members of the fire department, city officials, and county officials and others broke ground on, what will be known as Perryville Firehouse No. 2 on July …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/14/22 |
A piece of Perry County and United States history will soon be on display. John (Skip) Lottes III and Dean Elder donated a Sabre that belonged to Joseph A. Elder. The weapon has been in the Elder and …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/14/22 |
The call of duty can come at any time. Perryville Police Sgt. Garrett Schott answered that call in one of the most heroic ways possible.Schott rushed into a burning apartment twice, without any …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/7/22 |
Much like each of the movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Heroes for Kids Comic-Con is looking to be better than ever. “Every year we try to get bigger and every year we try to get …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/7/22 |
A long-standing fixture in the comunity is calling it a career. Dr. Joe Hutchison is retiring after five decades in dentistry.He felt like that was enough.“After 50 years of service, it is time …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 7/7/22 |
The city of Perryville has a strong commitment to military members and veterans. Apparently, someone else has taken notice. Perryville was named “City of the Year” at the Grande Voiture …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 6/30/22 |
What is exactly happening with the Chester Bridge project? Residents had a chance to find out and ask questions of those involved as the Missouri Department of Transportation held a community …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 6/30/22 |
A groundbreaking for the city’s new fire station has been scheduled for Thursday, July 7, at 9 a.m. on the site at Rand Street. City administrator Brent Buerck will provide an introduction …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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A Perryville man was sentenced earlier this month after he was found guilty of a felony for child endangerment.Dustin A. Diemert, 32, of Perryville was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri …
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6/23/22
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Bill Kitterman of Leitchfield, KY, has made many excursions on his bike in the past. Although his latest adventure did not go as planned. Kitterman, 81, had a life-long dream to ride his bike …
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By Justin Hotop
jhotop@perryvillenews.com | 6/23/22 |
Cassie Smith has a way with animals. Nearly a year ago, in August 2021, she began “Welcome Home Ranch,” which operates out of her apartment on Highway T. In her home, she now cares for …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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John’s Pharmacy, a local and independently owned pharmacy is scheduled to open its newest location in Altenburg Monday, June 27.The pharmacy is located in the former Altenburg Foods building at …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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