News & Announcements

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...