Perryville News

Illinois Humanities to launch series exploring the Pursuit of A More Perfect Union, starting with Kaskaskia, Illinois’ First State Capital

CHICAGO, Ill. – This fall, Illinois Humanities will present a new community event series, Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, exploring the demographic, cultural, and political shifts that shaped Kaskaskia, Illinois, and that carry significant relevance to shaping the democratic vision of the country. The video program, “Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of […]

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Perry County Extension staffer is honored

PERRYVILLE – Bethany Bachmann, University of Missouri Extension County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education has won the 2022 Nutrition, Health, and Families Regional Specialist of the Year Award! The award was presented to Bethany at the Nutrition, Health, and Families Extension Conference held in Columbia, Mo.    Presenting the award is Dr. Chad

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports 26-year-old Jesus Hernandez-Pastor of Perryville was charged with DWI as a prior offender and driving while revoked or suspended September 23. Police say officers were sent to the 600 block of Rand Avenue by a report of an intoxicated driver. 23-year-old Gabriel M. Naeger

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SVHS Band Director to play with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Friday

PERRYVILLE – A St. Vincent Catholic High School musician, Band Director Jerry Lintner, has been selected to participate in a very special opportunity with musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 7, 2022. Jerry Lintner   On Stage at Powell will provide Jerry with the opportunity to rehearse and perform a concert

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Four persons hurt in ATV crash on Route K in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY — Four persons were hurt in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon in Perry County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 47-year-old Dana Davis of St. Charles had serious injuries and was flown to SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital on an AirEvac helicopter; 22-year-old Danielle R. Davis had moderate injuries and was

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Perry County Recycling Center to close for improvements Oct. 10

PERRYVILLE —The Perry County Recycling Center will be closed beginning October 10 due to the facility undergoing infrastructure improvements that include the installation of a concrete pad inside the drive-through facility.   Perry County Solid Waste Management Supervisor Sheila Jett said the project is expected to be completed within a week.   “We anticipate that

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Buchheit’s of Sparta launches ‘No One Fights Alone’ campaign

SPARTA, Ill. – Buchheit of Sparta will host the 8th annual “No One Fights Alone” campaign to raise money for local cancer fighters.   All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Charitable Funds. The annual “No One Fights Alone” campaign runs throughout the month of October, dedicated to any and

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November, December Citizens Electric bills will be $13.94 higher

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Citizens Electric Corporation will be implementing a Power Purchase Cost Adjustment of $0.01394/kWh for November and December usage.  For the average residential member using 1,000 kWh per month, this results in an additional charge of $13.94 for each of the two months.   This is the first change in Citizens Electric rates since

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