AGENDAREGULAR MEETING6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026City Hall Council Chambers · 215 North West Street · Perryville, MO 637751. Call to order by Mayor – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation.2. Citizen’s participation from floor – limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Any person, resident,or non-resident, wishing to address the Board of Aldermen […]
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Thanks to the crews working around the clock, the river traffic is now flowing following the demolition of the old Chester bridge. Cranes lifted chunks of steel, some weighing 180,000 pounds – only 20,000 pounds of the crane limits. The following photos and video clip were taken by Charlie Bargman at 4:30 a.m. October 1.Video
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St. Vincent students had the incredible opportunity to watch Luca the Chainsaw Carver work his magic as he transformed a simple log into a beautiful St. Vincent de Paul wooden sculpture right before their eyes! Luca shared his story, his passion, and his incredible talent with our students, giving them a firsthand look at the
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This past Tuesday evening at the City Board meeting, I had the honor of recognizing three of our officers for their actions during a serious call that, because of their quick response and teamwork, ended with a very good outcome. On August 29th, Sergeant Jeremy Tenney, Patrol Officer Joseph Boyd, and Patrol Officer Gabe DeRousse
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The day before the bridge came down….. photo by Charlie Bargman Some puffs of smoke, a loud boom and four seconds later the Chester Bridge was in the Mississippi. Shawnell Madison was on the Chester riverfront and caught some crowd audio of the historic event. The old Chester Bridge came down Monday morning as
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Businesses honored for building relationships, supporting communities and demonstrating that good neighboring is good business. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities. 2026 honorees D’Zines
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Riverside Regional LibraryPrograms and Events for October, 2026Program title: ScrapbookingDate and time: Thursday, October 1 from 1 to 3 pmBranch: Scott CityCome socialize, make progress on your scrapbook projects and share ideas. For ages 12+ atthe Scott City Branch.Program title: Chess ClubDate and time: Thursday, October 1 at 3:30 pmBranch: JacksonCome to learn, play, or
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2026) – From sinus issues and hearing concerns to advanced treatments, patients in Southeast Missouri can now receive specialized care without leaving their communities. Mercy’s newest clinics in Cape Girardeau and Perryville bring expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) care closer to home, improving access and convenience for families.
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PERRYVILLE, MO — University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is bringing AARP’s popular Senior Planet curriculum to local older adults with an upcoming educational session titled “Passwords, Passkeys, and More.” The workshop is designed to help area seniors reduce the frustration of managing multiple online accounts while strengthening their personal cybersecurity. As digital
