Perryville News

Frank Robinson inducted into Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Military Museum congratulates Frank Robinson on his induction to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame.     Robinson served in the Army as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam.    He was injured and sent home to complete his service.    Robinson began working as a plumber in his dad’s […]

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Sprinkler system and immediate FD response saves box plant from major damage

Responders were on scene for approximately 5 ½ hours By Jim Beers MCBRIDE, Mo. == At 3:37 a.m. Thursday morning October 23 the Chester Fire Department was called out to a fire at the Gilster Mary-Lee Box Plant in McBride, Missouri at 8366 North Highway 51. The request was for mutual aid to assist at

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Saturday is the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON –The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to find a location nearest you, visit  www.DEATakeBack.com   The only location listed in the River

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Perry County Fire Department responds to commercial fire at Gilster-Mary Lee Box Plant

Prepared by Assistant Perryville Fire Chief Garrett Schott PERRY COUNTY, MO — The Perry County Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at the Gilster-Mary Lee Box Plant in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025. The initial dispatch occurred at approximately 3:28 a.m., after reports indicated smoke was visible from the

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Arrest reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Perryville Police Department have  released their latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   The MSHP reports 29-year-old Aaron G. Sutton of Ste. Genevieve was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve for failure

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Perryville third grader wins school bus safety poster contest

PERRYVILLE – Perryville Elementary School third grader Nicholas Hernandez Pastor who was the overall winner in the 2024-25 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation School Bus Safety Poster Contest.   Nicholas earned a $500 prize that PES will put towards outfitting the cafeteria with TV screens for interactive activities.     Nicholas is pictured along with

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Red Cross: Blood or platelet donation appointments needed now

ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate at a Red Cross blood donation center or community blood drive to

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