Perryville News

MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   34-year-old Jennifer Schwent of Des Plaines, Illinois at 11:45 p.m. April 3, 2023 in Perry County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. She was released.

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Red Cross and PEANUTS®: Be Kind, Give Blood or Platelets in April

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives.   Don’t

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St. Vincent Catholic High School announces members of 2023 Prom Court

PERRYVILLE – The St. Vincent High School prom court has been announced. includes (from left) Artemisa Rickels, daughter of Bill and Renata Rickels, escorted by Grant Abernathy, son of Scott and Jill Abernathy; Adilynn Ponder, daughter of Andrea McMillian and Scott Ponder, escorted by Ross Hlavek, son of Steve Hlavek and Amy Hlavek; Kaylie Thieret,

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Perry County voter turnout was 24 percent in yesterday’s school and municipal election

PERRYVILLE – The unofficial returns are in from yesterday’s school and municipal election in Perry County. The voter turn out in Perry County was 24 percent or 2,942 of 12,443.   In the contested issues on the ballot:   A three per cent sales tax on marijuana purchases in Perry County passed 73-27 percent, while

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department released three reports on Tuesday.   An officer on patrol at the roundabout at the intersection of S. Kingshighway and North Main Street at 2:45 a.m. March 19 observed a black Cadillac Escalade that appeared to have been driven onto the median and abandoned. When the driver is located

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Grants awarded to Perry, Ste. Genevieve County Jails

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved a total of over $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails – including facilities in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.   The Perry County Jail will receive $44,022.22 and   The Ste. Genevieve County

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department released five new reports Monday.   41-year-old Misty M. Perkuhn of Perryville was cited for shoplifting  in connection with an incident which happened on March 10.   40-year-old Jason W.  Allen of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked, first degree trespassing and first degree harassment after police observed

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