Tax Bills Due December 31

The Perry County Collector’s Office has received numerous phone calls from individuals claiming they have not received their annual tax bill in the mail. 

Perry County Collector Dena Preston said annual tax statements were mailed on Nove...

Trout delivered to Legion Lake

Perry County’s Legion Lake welcomed a truckload of trout Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual winter trout program. Legion Lake was just one of four southeast Missouri locat...

Transfer Station Load Policy Starts November 1

The Perry County Solid Waste Department, along with the Solid Waste Committee are reaching out to inform you that effective November 1, 2023, in accordance with Missouri Revised Statutes 307.010, all loads brought to the Perry County Transfer Station, and...

Ground Breaking Held For Perry County Joint Justice Center

Officials met in Perryville to break ground on the new Perry County Joint Justice Center on January 9.

Included in the new building will be the Perry County Sheriff's Office and Jail, the Perryville Police Department, Perry County Circuit Court Clerk's off...

Jason Klaus Appointed Sheriff

The Perry County Commission appointed Perry County Detective Jason Klaus to serve as Perry County Sheriff. The appointment occurred at the commission’s regular session meeting on Thursday. With his family, friends and colleagues present, Klaus was sworn i...

Commission Lifts No Burn Advisory

Effective immediately,  October 31, 2022, 

On October 31, 2022, the Perry County Commission lifted the NO BURN ADVISORY put in place earlier in the month. 

Perry County Recycling Center to Close for Improvements October 10

The Perry County Recycling Center will be closed beginning October 10 due to the facility undergoing infrastructure improvements that include the installation of a concrete pad inside the drive-through facility.

Perry County Solid Waste Management Supervis...

Perry County request community input

During the Perry County Courthouse renovation in 2017, Perry County focus was the structural integrity and ensuring the building itself would stand for generations to come. We now have the unique opportunity to explore  improving the grounds surr...

Perry County Commission to appoint interim sheriff

The Perry County Commission and administration office are currently reviewing the processes and procedures to be followed to fill the sheriff seat that will be vacated at the end of the month by Gary Schaaf.

 Schaaf’s resignation is effective at 1...

Perry County Sheriff to retire September 30

Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf announced on Tuesday he would be retiring his post prior to the end of his elected term of office. The Perry County Commission accepted the sheriff’s resignation on Monday, September 19 during their regular scheduled meeti...

Perry County to consolidate voting precincts and state says photo ID will be required for all those

Voters in western Perry County will utilize a new polling location beginning with the November 8 General Election. The Perry County Clerk and Election Authority is combining the precincts located in the St Marys township which include individuals who prev...

Perry County Office Holders Welcome Students

April 5 General Municipal Election

The Perry County General Municipal Election is set for April 5. 

Polling locations open from 6 am-7 pm.

Bring acceptable identification to cast your ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include driver's license, voter registration card, utility ...

Heroes for Kids Makes Donation

Perry County Deputy Bailiff Lonnie Johnson, AKA Superman, proudly represented the community with the work of his 501c3 Heroes for Kids.. Johnson, along with his wife Jessica, and others hosted the Heroes for Kids Comic Con 2021 and participated in collect...

Richardet recognized for 35 years

Fist elected in 1986, Richardet will retire at the end of his term, in 2023. Richardet said he has been grateful for the opportunity to serve. “I have given Perry County the best 36 years of my life, and I feel it is now time to slow down,&r...

Perry County seeks Requests for Qualifications

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Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election 

Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the ...

Perry County Transfer Station Adjusting Hours

Beginning October 1, 2021, hours at the Perry County Transfer Station will be modified to compensate for a staffing shortage.

Hours will be Monday-Friday, 8 am- 4 pm, and every fourth Saturday of the month 8 am- 11 am.

Operation hours at the Perry County Re...

Chris Janson to Headline Bicentennial Celebration, August 8

Perry County Heritage Tourism in coordination with Perry County, the City of Perryville and several other organizations have been hard at work in recent months with plans for Perry County’s Bicentennial celebration. 

The group is excited...

County Commission Changes Meeting Time

Effective May 6, 2021 the Perry County Commission will be altering their bi-weekly meeting time, moving Thursday’s standard meeting from 9 am to 1 pm in the Perry County Commission Chambers at the Perry County Administration Building. 

T...

County Commission Urges Caution

Although 2020 is almost over, our battle against Covid-19 is not. In March and April, the virus scared us. Through the summer it was a nuisance, and this fall it has exploded in numbers this community has not yet seen. We are all frustrated and weary as w...

County Commission Urges Caution

Perry County CARES Act Funding Application is now available

The Perry County CARES Act Funding Application is now available on Perry County’s website at www.perrycountymo.us, and the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission’s website at semorpc.org for eligible uses as outlined by guidan...

Perry County extends Stay-at-Home order until May 4

The Perry County Commission voted Monday, to extend the county’s stay-at-home order, with revisions that will allow non-essential businesses to reopen.  The amendments to the order are effective, 12:01 am, Monday, April 27, 2020, and wi...

FAQ Regarding Perry County's Amended Stay at Home Order

Why was this order issued?

This order was issued to protect the health and safety of all residents, with the goal of limiting the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Perry County Commission Orders Perry County Residents to Stay at Home

The Perry County Commission signed an order on March 25, 2020 ordering all Perry County Residents to "Stay At Home" as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order was enacted once Perry County confirmed a third positive test of Covi...

Perry County Commission Guidance on "Shelter in Place" and "essential business"

Perry County Commission Advises Perry County Residents Shelter In Place

In this time of great concern for our families, fellow citizens and community, the Perry County Commission, County Health Department, and leadership of the our local municipal governments Perryville, Altenburg and Frohna are reaching out to you with a ple...

Perry County Activates Emergency Operation Command in response to COVID-19

Effective March 22, 2020, Perry County Emergency Management Agency has declared the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is activated to a Level 2, while the Perry County Commission signed a State of Emergency on Sunday during an emergency meeting. Action was...

April 7 Election postponed to June 2 by order of the Governor

Perry County’s April 7 Municipal Election will be postponed until June 2, 2020 due to an executive order issued by Governor Mike Parson on March 18 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19   per a request from Secretary of...

Perry County issues joint statement regarding Covid-19

March 17, 2020: 11:30 am

Following the most current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Missouri Governor Mike Parson, dated March 15, the Perry County Health Department, Perry County Commission and leadership from the City of Pe...

Local Leadership Issues Statement Regarding Community Gatherings and Covid-19

March 17, 2020: 11:30 am

Following the most current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Missouri Governor Mike Parson, dated March 15, the Perry County Health Department, Perry County Commission and leadership from the City of Pe...

Perry County, Mo. offers classes for Storm Spotters

Read Full Story at KFVS-12

https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/03/09/perry-county-missouri-offers-classes-storm-spotters/ 

Filing underway for August 4, 2020 Primary Election

Candidate filing for the August 4th Primary Election begins on Tuesday, February 25. Perry County use a lottery system for placement on the ballot, so luck of the draw will determine where candidates are on the ballot. After Feb. 25, all other filers will...

Information on the April 7, 2020 Municipal Election

The April Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Absentee voting for the Presidential Preference Primary opens on February 25, 2020. Absentee voting is open to any registered Perry County voter who is physically unable to make it to th...

Information on the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary,

For the 2020 Election Cycle, the Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Absentee voting for the Presidential Preference Primary opens on January 28, 2020. Absentee voting is open to any registered Perry County vo...

Perryville Makes Top Twenty of Best Cities to Live In

Online news outlet "24/7 Wall St" has ranked Perryville as one of the top 50 best US cities to live in. Perryville comes in at number 20. Click the link below to read the full article

Commission forms an ‘Adopt-A-County-Road’ Program

Perry County Commissioners signed a resolution in October to create an Adopt-A-County-Road program.

The driving force behind instituting the county’s new beautification program was the Lohmann family, who adopted Perry County Road 502 in memory o...

Assessor Recognized for Decade of Service

Perry County Assessor Charlie Triller was recognized in late September for 10 years of service by the Perry County Commission. Triller is in his third term serving as Perry County Assessor. He previously worked as a Code Enforcement Officer for the City o...

New building under construction at the Recycling Center

Construction of a new storage and drive-through facility at the Perry County Recycling Center started last week.

The cost of the project is estimated to cost roughly $36,000. Perry County applied for the grant in late 2018, and was selected to receive mone...

Perry County awards funds for Inclusive Playground

Lucas Fitsche recently joined the Perry County Commission to say “thanks” for contributing to his project, Lucas and Friends Backyard Adventures Playground. The Perry County Commission allocated $50,000 from the Local Park Sales Tax fu...

Legion Lake stocked with catfish

Legion Lake, located at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Perryville, became home to some 900 Channel catfish late last month during annual stocking courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation as part of the organization’s Community A...

Perry County Awards Funds for Inclusive Playground

Lucas Fitsche recently joined the Perry County Commission to say “thanks” for contributing to his project, Lucas and Friends Backyard Adventures Playground. The Perry County Commission allocated $50,000 from the Local Park Sales Tax fu...

Need for new Chester Bridge discussed in Jefferson City

State Representatives Dale Wright and Rick Francis and officials from their House districts gathered at the Missouri State Capitol

Perryville to Suspend Curbside Recycling Pickup

Due to rising operational costs and global decreases in recyclable commodity values, the Perry County Solid Waste Committee will suspend the curbside recycling service offered to City of Perryville residents. The decision to halt the service at the end of...

County honors Sandy Lohmann

County honors Deputy Andy Pacinda

Moore recognized for years of Service

‘Hotel tax’ intended to fund tourism office

Low voter turnout expected for April election

Perry County honors two for years of service

County accepts $16.1M budget

Cindy Besand honored for 30 years

German dialect has survived nearly 200 years

Perry County Commission puts hotel tax on April ballot

Few contested races in Scott, Perry counties

County taxes finish on high note

Sauer steps into big shoes

Suicide attempts, some staged, plagues Perry County jail

Perry County commissioners: Sheriff supported salary he now contests

Perry Co. sheriff sues commission over pay, seeks compensation

Ashcroft checks in ahead of election

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