The Perry News
January 9, 2017
A caller said he "just purchased an Apple Phone from a 14-year old boy. They made the exchange this morning." The boy showed the caller that "the phone was functional." The caller "attempted to activate it,...
Memorial service for Larry Bice will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at Murdock Funeral Home, with Pastor James Mead officiating. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5–7 p.m. Thursday evening prior to...
All Perry schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. Tuesday due to the weather. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled.
January 7, 2017
A caller reported "an unruly customer" who "was upset and caused a scene because they were unable to do a return on a product she thought was defective." Officers responded and explained to the upset customer...
January 6, 2017
Melvin Eugene Smeltzer Jr., 54, of 420 Elk St., Galena, Ill., was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for probation violation on an original charge of OWI.
January 7, 2017
Jamison David Calligan, 45, of...
December 30, 2016
An officer assisted someone locked out of vehicle.
An Ogden resident reported being harassed via text messages. An officer spoke with person sending the texts and advised him to stop or he would be charged with...
Betty Ann Lenz, 79, of Marshall, Mo., died Jan. 5, 2017, at the Living Center in Marshall.
A celebration of life will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are...
Funeral services for Larry Bice, 84, of Perry will be held Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Murdock Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at the funeral home, with the family receiving...
January 3, 2017
An officer was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident in the 100 block of the Maple Ridge Drive.
An officer was called to the Madrid High School for a dog running at large. The officer was able...
Services are pending for Larry Bice, 84, of Perry at Murdock Funeral Home. Larry passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at the Dallas County Hospital.