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Wait is over for Crusaders as they hold graduation

Saxony Lutheran had plenty to be happy about as they graduated 54 students on May 19 in Gerhard Birk Gymnasium. The Class of 2024 set several records for the school in their four years, which …

SV students ‘don’t wish away lives,’ graduate 25

A total of 25 St. Vincent seniors spent their final moments together as a full class on Sunday during the graduation ceremony May 19. Valedictorian Ava Layton found herself wishing for the day that …

Perryville students strive for success after graduation

The Perryville High School seniors said their final good-byes to each other as the school year came to an end. PHS graduated 168 seniors on May 17 at the Perry Park Center and were left with several …

HIWAY RODDERS Mayfest car and truck show winners

Antique 1900 - 1948 1st Jamie Buchheit-1925 Ford Model T Street Rod 1900 – 1948 1st Kent Dillahay-1948 Chevy Stylemaster 2nd Rod Fulton-1941 Ford F1 Street Machine 1949 - 1959 1st Danny …

Residents hear about Comprehensive Plan

It was standing room only at the beginning of the Perryville City Council meeting on May 7. Residents heard a presentation by PGAV on Perryville’s Comprehensive Plan. It was the final …

Schools to hold Graduations this weekend

Perryville High School will graduate 168 seniors on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Perry Park Center. Perryville High School has selected Simon Wibbenmeyer to deliver the student commencement …

Pecaut, Modde honored by Military History Museum

The Perry County Military History Museum recognized a pair of charter members during a decent Recognition Ceremony on May 1 in the Perryville City Park. Sally Modde and Sergia Pecaut were honored as …

PCSD32 to add 40 seats to Pre-K program

Perry County School District 32 is expanding its Little Pirates Pre-Kindergarten program for Fall 2024, doubling the capacity for its half-day free educational program from 40 to 80 students. A Pre-K …

Streets will close Thursday for Mayfest

In a letter to area businesses, the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce will be closing streets for the annual Mayfest event. “The Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce and the 2024 Perryville …

Chester Bridge project slows due to rising river

The Mississippi River has reached high levels in the past few weeks, which has stopped the progress of at least one major project in the area. The Don Welge Memorial Bridge project (formerly known as …
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SV golf finishes second at state, Strattman takes top spot

St. Vincent golf had a great end to its season, but one indivdual player finished as hihgh as he could. The Indians took second place in the Class 1 state meet on May 14 in Joplin. However, the …

Saxony soccer wins districts

Saxony Lutheran claimed the Class 1, District 1 Tournament championship on May 16 with a 4-0 victory over Maplewood-Richmond Heights. The victory sends Saxony to the Class 1 final four on May 31, …

Perryville soccer captures district title in redemption game

Perryville soccer coach Jerry Fulton called it a “redemption game.” Perryville and St. Pius met for the second straight season in the Class 2, District 1 title game. St. Pius defeated …
OBITUARIES
Barbara J. Lankford
Barbara J. Lankford, 70, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Perry County. She was born November 16, 1953 in El Derado, AR to Dale and Gladys (Fellows) …
Kris B. Mattingly
Kris B. Mattingly, 64, of Perryville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, MO. He was born October 14, 1959 to Bertrand Vincent and Margie Jean (Brewer) Mattingly. His …
Stephen D. Costello
Stephen D. Costello II, 31, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born December 5, 1992 in Norfolk, VA. Stephen worked as a mason for D&K Masonry. He was a hard …
Sharon J. Ritter
Sharon Jean Ritter 72 years old, of Sainte Genevieve, MO, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at home in Sainte Genevieve, MO She was born October 15, 1951 in Perryville, MO She married Carl Ritter on June …
Catherine M. End
Catherine M. End, 95, of Perryville, entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 24, 1929 in Belgique, MO to Leon and Lily (Modde) …
STATE NEWS
Missouri House chief clerk sues Dean Plocher, Rod Jetton alleging whistleblower retaliation
The top staff member of the Missouri House filed a lawsuit Friday accusing Speaker Dean Plocher and his chief of staff, Rod Jetton, of harassment and intimidation during battles over ethics charges …
Missouri Medicaid enrollment continues decline, down 200,000 since last June
Missouri’s Medicaid enrollment has shrunk by around 200,000 people since last summer, as the state continues the process of undoing a COVID-era pause on eligibility checks. The federal suspension …
Safety-Net Health Clinics Cut Services and Staff Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding’
One of Montana’s largest health clinics that serves people in poverty has cut back services and laid off workers. The retrenchment mirrors similar cuts around the country as safety-net health …
Reactions to Trump conviction fall along party lines in Missouri
Reactions by Missouri politicians to the felony conviction Thursday of former President Donald Trump fell predictably along partisan lines, with Republicans condemning the verdict and Democrats …
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the Internal Revenue Service announced plans Thursday to make its …
OPINION

Letter to the Editor: Tussin

Dear Editor Tussin is an expectorant, in syrup form, whose active ingredient, guaifenesin, thins the phlegm in bronchial tubes, sinuses, and nasal passages thus making you cough and nasal discharge …

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