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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer manuscript restored

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The hand-written manuscript of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain has returned home to its official display at the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site after being conserved and preserved.     The public is invited to attend a special ceremonial unveiling of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” on Thursday, […]

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Perry Co’s own Sam Barber will perform at the Grand Ole Opry

PERRYVILLE – Perry County native, Sam Barber, is set to play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this Saturday.   Sam is from the Brazeau/Frohna area.     “I was raised on a farm in a small town in Perry county,” he recalls. “I’ve always been surrounded by a supportive family and an abundance

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Memorial Hospital welcomes new oncology provider

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Michelle Voudrie, DNP, FNP-BC to the Specialty Clinic.     Michelle works with Dr. Justin Floyd and the Oncology/Hematology team at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois.   Beginning Thursday, September 28th, 2023, Michelle will begin seeing patients in Memorial Hospital’s Specialty Clinic and Infusion Center.   Thereafter,

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MDC: Family duo Tony, Reese Hamby named Southeast Regional Loggers of the Year

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has awarded father and son duo, Tony and Reese Hamby of Annapolis, Mo., as Southeast Regional Loggers of the Year. “I have worked with Tony and Reese on numerous timber sales over the past several years, on both public and private land,” said Jarred Costephens, MDC

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A new chapter unfolds for Perryville’s Society of St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul is thrilled to unveil an exciting development that will enhance their ability to support the community by expanding their operations and services to keep pace with growing demands. In the summer of 2022, they acquired the American Legion Colonnade building and 1.3

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Alexis Ritter named Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic

STE. GENEVIEVE – Alexis Ritter is the September Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School in Ste. Genevieve. Alexis is the daughter of  Shane and Carrie Ritter. Her academic awards include: Second place Annual Catholic Appeal Stewardship Essay, Top 10 in class Sophomore and Freshman year, Top 5 GPA in World History

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A project update from the Citizens Electric engineering team

From the Citizens Electric Corporation website PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is part of an exciting future full of potential for its members.  Major changes on the horizon will dramatically reshape the electric industry, and electric cooperatives have the flexibility and adaptability to capitalize on the moment.  A long-range plan that outlines the cooperative’s vision

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Ste. Genevieve September Art Walk includes plein air painting event 

STE, GENEVIEVE – Visitors to historic Ste. Genevieve’s September 4th Friday Art Walk will find local artists painting on sidewalks along the downtown Art Walk route and art on display in locations throughout the historic district. The Art Walk takes place from 6 to 9 pm.     Artists will be painting “en plein air”

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Fritsche Family chosen as Perry County Farm Family

PERRYVILLE, Mo. ― John and Jennifer Fritsche and family of Perryville were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair.     Front row: Farm Family Honorees: John, Halie, Lucas, Landon and Jennifer Fritsche, Perry County Farm Family. Back Row: Left to Right Dignitaries:

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