Perryville News

Firefighters battle silo fire at Gilster Mary Lee

PERRYVILLE – Firefighters were called out Saturday afternoon to a silo fire at the Gilster Mary Lee plant on North Highway 51 in McBride.   According to a news release the alarm was sounded at approximately 1:15 p.m., and the Perry County Rural Fire Department was dispatched to the 8300 block of North Highway 51 for a reported commercial structure fire involving

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Don Welge Memorial Bridge event connects communities

MoDOT-IDOT News Release ILLINIS-MISSOURI State Line – On Saturday, July 11, the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation were joined by local officials and dignitaries, representatives from the Design-Build contractor team, and hundreds of excited community members to celebrate completion of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge.     The new bridge replaces the Chester Bridge,

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Citizens Electric Corporation supports Missouri Mesonet Weather Network to strengthen local weather safety

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is proud to support the safety and success of our local communities through a collaborative partnership with the University of Missouri Extension office.   As a sponsor of the Missouri Mesonet Weather Station Network, Citizens Electric helps bring real-time, localized weather data to residents, farmers, and businesses across our six-county service

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Extension offers MyChart Class to empower local seniors

PERRYVILLE – The University of Missouri Extension in Perry County will host a MyChart training class designed to equip seniors with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate and manage their healthcare online. MyChart, a secure online patient portal, offers convenient access to medical records, test results, prescription renewals, appointment scheduling, and direct communication with healthcare

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Charges filed against man who led officers on pursuit to PCSD 32

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released more information about Monday’s chase of a suspect in a stolen vehicle case. The chase eventually made its way to Perry County School District No. 32 property and forced a brief lockdown of the campus.   It began about 1232 p.m. when Perryville police officers were dispatched

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Rhodes will be ‘Serving Up Thanks’ to first responders Friday

CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   23-year-old Thomas Clerk of Perryville was charged with DWI following a traffic stop on Perry County Road 799 near Perry County Lake at 2:31 a.m. June 28th.   37-year-old John R. Laviolette of Festus was charged with failure to register a motor vehicle

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