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Police receive report of vandalism to political campaign signs

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department is investigating a complaint of vandalism to political campaign signs at two locations near Perry County School District No. 32 property, reported on October 22.   The department’s public information officer Corp. Jerri Cain says one incident was reported to have happened about 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block

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MRV Banks welcomes Nikki Proffer as new banking center manager

STE GENEVIEVE – MRV Banks is pleased to announce the addition of Nikki Proffer as the new Banking Center Manager at our Ste. Genevieve branch. Nikki brings over 25 years of banking experience and a commitment to building strong relationships with our customers and community. “We’re excited to have Nikki join our team,” said Paul

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Guyot Lumber is sold to Edwardsville retailer

EDWARDSVILLE, IL – R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has announced plans to acquire Guyot Lumber, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials in Perryville. Mo.. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, scheduled to close on Friday marks R.P. Lumber’s eighth acquisition this year and its first location in Perry County, MO.

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Get trained for a high-demand job – at no cost to you!

Substitute teacher certification training offered Nov. 18-21 in Perryville PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 will host a DESE-approved substitute teacher certification course at no cost in November. The classes are set for 4-9 pm Nov. 18-21 at Perryville Area Career & Technology Center. To register for the course, scan the QR Code or

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Ste. Genevieve Community Services Forum hosts successful drive-thru drug takeback event with 27.8 pounds of medications collected

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve Community Services Forum hosted a drive-thru drug takeback event on October 26 resulting in 28.6 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medications collected.   Forum Vice Chair Happy Welch says, “We have seen a drop in 2 years from a high of 105 pounds in April 2023 to this

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Ste. Gen Fire Department comments on proposed fire district

STE. GENEVIEVE – Some of you may have seen a recent press release issued by six Fire Departments located in Ste. Genevieve County regarding potential changes to the provider and funding for fire protection services within Ste. Genevieve City and Ste. Genevieve County.   The Ste. Genevieve City Fire Department currently provides fire protection services

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Riverside Regional Library Branches announce November events

PERRYVILLE – The Riverside Regional Library branches in Altenburg and Perryville have announced their November calendar of events.   Title: Coffee Social Hour Date and time: Saturday, November 2 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join us for refreshments and conversation for ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.   Title: National Candy

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City of Perryville’s Tracy Prost named Missouri LAGERS’ 2024 Local Government Hero Award winner

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Tracy Prost of the City of Perryville was named the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System’s (LAGERS) 2024 Local Government Hero Award winner during the system’s Annual Meeting on Oct. 24.     The Missouri Local Government Hero Award program was created to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the state’s local public workforce and

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