March 2024

SVHS band members participate in MSHSAA District Solo and Small Ensemble Contest

PERRYVILLE – On Saturday, March 2 several St. Vincent High School band students performed in the MSHSAA District Solo & Small Ensemble Contest in Jackson, Mo.     All St. Vincent students received nothing lower than a 2 (Outstanding) rating:     James Unterreiner – Piano Solo & Clarinet Solo Abigail Kirn – Piano Solo

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Dorsey N. Petzoldt

A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2024 for 95-year-old Dorsey N. Petzoldt of Perryville, Mo, who passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born February 5, 1929 in Frohna, Mo, to Fred and Bertha (Wunderlich) Schilling, who both preceded her in death. She married Harold Lohmann

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Brad Harold Weber

On March 12, 2024, Brad Harold Weber passed from his earthly home in Perryville, Mo. to his heavenly home. Brad was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Brad was born in Perryville, Mo. on December 29, 1951. He was the middle child of Harold and Bernice (Mecker) Weber. Brad is survived by his

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Thousands lose power due to transmission line problem

PERRYVILLE – A power outage affecting 5,186 members in Cape Girardeau county and 2,147 members in Perry County occurred Thursday morning and early afternoon.   Citizens Electric Corp. reported power was restored to all members in Perry county and most members in Cape Girardeau county by 11 a.m.   Approximately 700 members in Cape Girardeau

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Survey says majority of Illinois restaurant employees oppose eliminating the tip credit

SPRINGFIELD – A recent survey of tipped restaurant employees in Illinois found that a strong majority agree that the current tipping system works well for them and should not be changed. The survey of 281 Illinois servers, bartenders and other tipped staff was conducted in February 2024 after state lawmakers introduced HB 5345, which would eliminate the tip credit.

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