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Students participate in Youth Tour

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric is proud to sponsor local students Janie Porter and Paisley Eyler as participants in the Youth Tour, an educational leadership program that allows high school students to experience the nation’s capital while learning about American history, government, and civic engagement.     During their time in Washington, D.C., Janie and Paisley […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE –- The Ste. Genevieve County Commission has released the minutes for the meeting held June 29, 2026.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026   24TH Day of the April Term. Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioner Cory Ford, along with Deputy County

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Ste. Gen Co. 4-H invites community to annual chicken fry dinner

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — The Ste. Genevieve County 4-H program invites the community to its annual Chicken Fry Dinner on Thursday, July 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.   Serving will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets will be available at the door.   Guests can choose from two meal options: Large

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Senator Schmitt to introduce constitutional amendment putting Americans first, reining in birthright citizenship

U.S. SENATE — Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee of the Constitution, has announced he will be introducing a constitutional amendment to protect American citizenship and rein in birthright citizenship. This announcement follows today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold unlimited birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and temporarily present

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Public advised to watch for pavement failures during heat wave

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to stay alert for crews making emergency repairs. ​   Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts occur with little warning during periods of prolonged heat

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   The Perryville Police Department was notified of the arrest of 24-year-old Quentin Alexander Bailey of Perryville at 1 p.m. June 25th.   The arrest took place at the Perry County Joint Justice Center in the 400 block of St. Joseph Street

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Perryville nonprofit earns national recognition for faith-driven impact

PERRYVILLE – A Catholic ministry rooted in rural Southeast Missouri is receiving national attention for work that is changing lives far beyond the confines of its 50-acre campus in Perryville. The Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM) has been named Nonprofit of the Year by the Nonprofit Alliance Christian Development Council, a national organization that

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PCSD 32 2026-27 Enrollment Verification Open

PERRYVILLE – It’s time again for families to complete enrollment verifications for students entering the 2026-27 school year that begins on Monday, August 24. Applications are also open for free and reduced price meals for the 2026-27 school year. Parents should complete all verifications/registrations BY JULY 31. Returning Student Annual Verification Parents/guardians of returning students

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Linda Dreyer elected to membership into Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA — Linda Dreyer of Perryville, Missouri, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Southeast Missouri State University. Dreyer is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

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