Perryville News

Red Cross: Donors needed now to address historically low blood supply

CAPE GIRADEAU – Nearly two years into the pandemic, everyone has earned a holiday break with their family and friends. But as the nation gathers again for celebrations this season, the American Red Cross, which provides 40 percent of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school […]

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MoDHSS: COVID-19 cases increase 25% in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri continues to rise as the seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 17,148 for the week ending December 2nd. That’s an increase of nearly 25 percent since the report for the week ending November 30th. The number of confirmed and probable deaths was

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Unemployment is down in Perry, Ste. Genevieve Counties

JEFFERSON CITY — The unemployment rate is down in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has released the October 2021 unemployment rates. Perry County’s jobless rate has fallen 0.3 percent in the past year, from 2.4 percent in October 2020 to 2.1 percent in October 2021. The

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Gilster-Mary Lee of Chester honored as Manufacturer of the Year

CHICAGO — Hundreds of business leaders from across the state were expected to gather Friday for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) 2021 Annual Luncheon, a celebration honoring the industry that drives our state economy by producing life-saving vaccines and treatments, developing high-tech vehicles, keeping store shelves stocked with nutritious foods, creating indispensable goods and powering our

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MoDHSS reports Perry, Ste Gen Co. COVID-19 numbers

JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri  continues to rise as the seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 13,791 for the week ending November 30. The number of deaths was 15. The average number of confirmed and probable cases per day was 1,970. The vaccination rate in Missouri is

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Retired Perry Co. Sheriff’s K-9 crosses the Rainbow Bridge

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of its retired K-9 Ugas.      “It’s with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of retired K-9 Ugas. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has lost a loyal partner and great friend. Ugas retired form the Sheriff’s Office in 2018. He served

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