RIVER REGION — The following schools have announced they will closed Thursday, January 29. Due to hazardous parking lots, sidewalks and several county roads, there will be no school Thursday, January 29. This will be our 3rd AMI, virtual day. For attendance, students are to complete work assigned virtually. The SGHS Scholar Bowl […]
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JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573
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RIVER REGION – The following schools and government offices have announced they will be closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026. Chester CUSD 139 will be closed today. We will have an E-Learning Day. Steeleville schools in Illinois are closed today. Perry County School District 32 will be closed today. This is a
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PERRYVILLE – Mid-year assessment results show continued academic improvement across Perry County School District 32’s K-8 students. District 32 students complete diagnostic assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to track growth over the year. Grades K-8 completed their mid-year assessments in December and High School students are in the
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PERRYVILLE – On January 20th, four Perryville High School FCCLA groups competed in Regional STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events at Southeast Missouri State University. All four groups medaled, with two advancing to state in Springfield, Mo. this March! Every group was made up of freshmen and sophomores who have been working tirelessly
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. 51-year-old Clinton Leon Chandler of redacted city was cited for driving without a valid license, second offense. An officer reported he was patrolling in the area of Ste. Maries Street and Moulton Street when he observed a traffic violation, and
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PERRYVILLE – Due to the forecast of inclement weather this weekend, there will be no 12:10 p.m. Mass Saturday, January 24, and no 11:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, January 25, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The Shrine Gift Shop will be closed on Saturday and Sunday as well.
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Editor’s note: With temperatures in the River Region expected to plunge into the single digits shortly, I thought appropriate to reprise this Citizens Electric Corporation article from earlier this winter. PERRYVILLE – When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally increases. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems,
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JACKSON – Charlie’s, the family-owned automotive service provider serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois since 1980, announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative that unifies all tire and automotive centers, fast lube and maintenance locations, and car washes under one trusted name: Charlie’s. This milestone coincides with the company’s 45th anniversary, honoring nearly half a century of
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 66-year-old Gregory A. Stump was charged with “projecting missiles” after police were called to a Blake Street address by a report of someone firing a gun at 4 p.m. January 5th. A report of a domestic disturbance no longer in progress was
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