in Perryville is allegedly under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation No one from the federal agency would confirm whether an investigation was underway several individuals with knowledge of the situation have reason to believe people with thousands invested may get nothing in return “Let our 67 years of financial experience work for you,” states the testimonial on the front window A sign on the front door stated the office was temporarily closed until further notice said there were people who lost out on retirement savings plans as a result of the firm’s actions and there was no hope of recovering the money that had been invested The FBI office in Cape Girardeau referred calls to its public affairs department in St “I don’t have any information,” FBI public affairs official Rebecca Wu said “It is the long standing policy of the U.S Department of Justice that the FBI cannot confirm or deny the existence of an investigation.” a federal raid in which computers from the offices were seized took place FBI employees conducted in-person interviews with alleged victims April 29 in Perryville One of the alleged victims in the incident had money invested with Niswonger & Johnson to fund his retirement “I considered him a personal friend of myself and my wife,” said the person “I don’t know how he can do this to a friend.” The individual said he was approached by postal inspectors earlier this year and asked about checks written for certificates of deposit He was told not to talk to the Johnson & Niswonger firm A portion of those CDs were cashed out within the past month the individual spoke with FBI agents from Cape Girardeau “There are people all over Perryville and Perry County that had investments with them,” he said Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom: 2025— Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460 employed at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville have ratified a new contract to end a strike that began on Friday Statement from IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan: “The members took to the picket lines demanding fair wages and protections for seniority to ensure a just and respectful workplace the new agreement delivers increased wages and preserves critical seniority language for employees with 18 or more years of service “Our members stood up strong for respect and dignity “This contract ensures fairness and respect for long-serving employees while delivering well-earned wage increases for everyone We are grateful for the community support during the strike.”  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace goIAM.org | @MachinistsUnion a worker's strike at the Ikea Distribution Center in Cecil County has come to an end The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM - Local I460 - District 4) ratified a new labor contract for about 320 members “The members took to the picket lines demanding fair wages and protections for seniority to ensure a just and respectful workplace," said IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan the new agreement delivers increased wages and preserves critical seniority language for employees with 18 or more years of service." During the labor strike, union members picketed daily, at times leading to encounters with police resulting inarrest on more than one occasion. Things got so heated between the union and Ikea leaders filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board accusing the company of using "Heavy-Handed tactics" to prevent workers from exercising their right to protest Perryville, MD, Dec. 28, 2024—Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Dec IAM Local I460 members began their strike at midnight on Friday The members seek fair wages and seniority protections to ensure a just and respectful workplace “Our members are holding the line at IKEA,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan “The company has to return with an offer that most members can get behind one day stronger is our mantra as we fight for justice at the bargaining table.”  WATCH: Video from More Perfect Union on the IKEA Strike More Perfect Union   WATCH: IAM I460 Local President Mark Bittner Discuss Seniority U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) also urged IKEA’s Perryville distribution center management to offer a fair contract to IAM members in a letter. We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Lynn Thomas Richardet created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne The family of Jerry Thomas Davis created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPERRY COUNTY (KFVS) - Around 300 structures were damaged by storms in Perry County and the city of Perryville overnight Friday into early Saturday morning According to the Perryville and Rural Perry County Fire Department they responded to more than 30 calls ranging from power lines down to collapsed buildings They said they did not have any reports of injuries Fire crews returned to the firehouse around 4 a.m Steinbecker created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories The family of Ronnie Joseph Lankford created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Great Wolf Lodge Maryland has attracted thousands of Delaware-area residents to its largest water park yet the chain is offering several limited-time deals and discounts If you’re craving a vacation without straying too far from home here is your guide to booking and staying at Great Wolf Lodge Maryland Great Wolf Lodge is one of the country’s largest chains of indoor water and activity parks Great Wolf Lodge’s newest location opened in Perryville Located at 1240 Chesapeake Overlook adjacent to the town’s Hollywood Casino Great Wolf Lodge Maryland is the chain’s largest location in its portfolio with a 700-room resort and 22 water slides spanning more than 126,000 square feet as well as an arcade and activity center for guests to enjoy  In addition to the iconic indoor water park Great Wolf Lodge Maryland offers some new attractions to guests looking to enjoy their stay while also staying dry The most popular attraction add-on is the Magiquest activity which turns the entire resort into a live-action game Players choose a special wand (which can be taken home at the end of the stay) and immerse themselves in a fantasy game casting spells and fighting powerful enemies along the way and the Moonstone Mine and Mirror Maze is another interactive experience that sends players through a challenging mirror maze before panning for gemstones at the end The gemstones found can be purchased and taken home At the center of the attraction park is the Howlers Peak Ropes Course guests can navigate the aerial obstacle course for $14.99 per climb mini golf course and an arcade for guests to use as well One round of bowling or one round of mini golf costs $7.99 per person a Great Wolf Lodge pass includes access to the water park from open to close and access to daily events like arts and crafts the lobby can hold your belongings before or after these times for customers to use the water park and other amenities Bookings can be made online at www.greatwolf.com The price-per-night for rooms will vary based on the time of your stay It’s usually recommended to book your stay as far in advance as possible since rates increase the closer the booking date is to your arrival date the rate for a two-day stay in a standard suite for a family of four started at around $299 per night for a weekend trip and $229 per night for trip in the middle of the week At least one individual per booking must be at least 21 years of age Guests making a reservation eight or more days from their arrival time have 24 hours in which to modify or cancel a reservation without penalties or fees any modification or cancellation is subject to fees Great Wolf Lodge also has a best rate guarantee policy. So if you find the exact same suite for cheaper on another website the resort will match it and refund the difference as long as it is reported within 24 hours of the original purchase on Great Wolf Lodge’s website Why you'll get two Social Security checks in May Attractions can be purchased before the stay with packages a small candy cup and a scoop of ice cream from the creamery candy cup and a leather bracelet to take home is usually recommended for younger children and toddlers a $5 voucher for the arcade and a pair of swim goggles to take home If someone is celebrating a summer birthday at the resort birthday basics packages can be purchased starting at $39.99 per package and include a birthday door decoration one $10 game card and a single scoop of ice cream a large pizza and two-liter bottle of soda a birthday cake and one $40 game card for attractions four beach towels and one Great Wolf Lodge cooler starting at $89.99 Cabanas for the indoor and outdoor sections also can be booked Indoor cabanas come with guaranteed seating for four people access to a server for food and drinks and more Cabanas can only be reserved after a stay has been booked Interested guests can call 888-983-9653 to inquire about pricing Berlin's Atlantic General Hospital merges with TidalHealth: Official agreement signed Great Wolf Lodge is holding an “It’s Gonna Be May” promotion in honor of iconic '90s boyband *NSYNC’s equally iconic line read Customers can save up to 51% on stays between May 1 and Aug 14 using the promotion code BEMAY during online checkout Stays must be booked on May 1 for the discount to be valid Other discounts are available throughout the year The codes listed below can be used during online checkout to secure the discounted rates This code can save up to 30% off on stays between April 28 and July 11 Save 25% off on a minimum-two-night stay when booking within 60 days of arrival The discount is valid for stay dates between April 28 and June 27 Save 30% off on a minimum-three-night stay when booking within 60 days of arrival This discount is only valid for stays between April 28 and June 27 Museum of Ocean City launches with grand opening, see what's inside now This discount can save 40% off a purchase when you book your stay at least 60 days prior to the arrival date this discount is only valid for stays on or after June 27 active military and veterans can receive up to 40% off a stay with valid identification Guests aged 65 and older can receive up to 30% off for stays between April 28 and March 24 Members of any auto or vehicle club can receive up to 30% off for stays between April 28 and March 24 Mardela softball player wins Delmarva Now Player of the Week There are three types of suites available depending on how many are in your party and how long you plan on staying: standard all of which sleep between four and six people The Deluxe Family suite has modifications made for a more accessible room including an accessible bathtub or shower (this preference can be made when booking online) and a semi-private living area The KidCabin and Wolf Den themed suites offer sleeping areas decked out in either a cabin or wolf den themed décor Kids get their own sleeping quarters alongside a separate living area equipped with one queen bed and one full sleeper sofa The sleeping quarters come with between one and two sets of bunk beds and a twin bed Bunk beds at the resort can fit individuals under 65 inches tall There are also accessible options available for each themed suite Themed suites can sleep between four and seven people The Deluxe KidCabins and Wolf Den suites are bigger versions of the themed suites a private room separates the themed sleeping quarters from the queen beds The Grizzly Bear Suite includes a private primary bedroom with a king bed Great Wolf Lodge Maryland has eight dining and beverage outlets to choose from Dining deals can be purchased when booking a reservation The Timbers Buffet Dining Package includes access to the breakfast buffet at Timbers Table & Kitchen restaurant a $10 lunch credit to use at the snack bars and a $20 dinner credit to use at Timbers Table and Kitchen includes family style breakfast at the resort’s Fireside restaurant a $10 lunch credit and $20 dinner credit to use at the Fireside restaurant There are three options to choose from that include dining credits worth $150 A Wolf Wakeup Breakfast deal can also be purchased starting at $20.99 per person for access to the breakfast bar at Timbers Table The package includes gratuity and a non-alcoholic breakfast free meals for kids ages three and younger The Wolf Wakeup deal must be added at least 24 hours prior to guests’ arrival 'It's a snake!' Ocean City, Md., sighting on beach becomes viral sensation Molly McVety covers community and environmental issues around Delaware. Contact her at mmcvety@delawareonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @mollymcvety The family of Alex Roth created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Alexander "Alex" Francis Roth of Perryville ROCKFORD — A new dessert cafe specializing in handmade doughnuts slow-brewed coffee and small-batch gelato is coming to Perryville Road on the city’s east side Donut Disturb is coming to convenient store space inside the Marathon gas station at 2975 N according to The Greater Rockford Arab Chamber of Commerce Mustafa Abdall and Ali Hariz worked to bring the franchise here They said they’re excited to see the community embrace the new cafe The brand started in Alabama and the Rockford location is the first in Illinois “Whether you’re stopping in for coffee Donut Disturb is designed to be a comfortable place where you can take a break and enjoy simple indulgence,” the Greater Rockford Arab Chamber said in a news release Donut Disturb plans to expand throughout the U.S and will introduce retail products like cold brew Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the address This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on X at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas and Threads @thekevinhaas by Kevin Haas Rock River Current is owned and operated in Rockford IL by Mid-West Family Broadcasting-Rockford (Long Nine Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460 working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov Despite engaging in federal mediation sessions on Nov no progress was made toward resolving the dispute “We are disappointed in IKEA’s unwillingness to move on issues critical to our members,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan “This strike is about respect and dignity on the job Our members remain in solidarity in their fight for fair wages and seniority protections and we won’t back down until IKEA comes back to us with real solutions Our members are prepared to stand strong for as long as it takes to win the fair treatment they deserve.” WATCH: Video from More Perfect Union on the IKEA Strike More Perfect Union   following a vote to reject IKEA’s proposed contract The members continue to demand fair wages and seniority protections which they argue are essential to ensuring a just and respectful workplace IAM Local I460 members remain on the picket line outside the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville WATCH: IAM I460 Local President Mark Bittner Discuss Seniority Coffelt created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories The family of Robert Eugene Rousseau created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories 2024—Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460 began a strike against the employer at midnight on Friday members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposed contract and to commence a strike IAM Local I460 members at IKEA seek fair wages “Our members are the backbone of the IKEA distribution center,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan “They deserve a contract that reflects their hard work The IAM will provide the necessary resources to ensure our members in Perryville get the respect and dignity they deserve.” “Our members have been upfront about wanting a fair contract that addresses seniority and fair wages from the beginning,” said Mark Bittner “The seniority issue was discussed at the beginning of the contract and we don’t feel like we need the changes proposed by IKEA.” The IAM has been working to build public support for its cause and is encouraging community members to join workers on the picket line “This strike is a stand for fairness and respect,” said IAM District 4 Directing Business Representative Jay Wadleigh “Our members work tirelessly to keep IKEA’s supply chain moving smoothly and it’s only right that they receive a contract that acknowledges their vital role in IKEA’s success We are united in our fight for a fair deal that honors their commitment and seniority.” IAM Local I460 members will be on the picket line outside the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville “Our members are not asking for anything unreasonable—just a fair wage and respect for seniority,” said IAM Special Representative Tiwaan Bradley “We have been working hard since the beginning of the negotiations to get a fair contract and avoid a strike our members are here to send a clear message that we will stand strong together on the picket line until our issues are resolved.” The family of Erich Dean Stief created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPERRYVILLE (KFVS) - Tornado recovery continues from the March 14-15 storms in the Heartland Help is coming in all kinds of ways--from neighbors helping neighbors to organizations and volunteers cleaning up debris to fundraisers and collection drives But a new kind of fundraiser has Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck putting his locks on the line the community cast their votes with their money to choose which (wild) beard Buerck would get Perryville Public Works Director Jeff Layton said the proceeds will help families impacted by the tornadoes get back on their feet “A lot of people these days are underinsured so we really wanted some of this money to go to help citizens in our community Even though the storm’s gone and you see stuff starting to get cleaned up the recovery doesn’t happen for years for some families.” The votes were tallied and the final style was decided--Buerck will sport the new Mr Buerck’s hairstylist came in and gave him the iconic cut just before the city council meeting on Tuesday evening He will have to rock the look for one week “I’ve had bad haircuts for longer than a week at a time Isn’t that heavy of a lift when I consider what other people are dealing with with the tornado and the impact they’ve had on their family,” Buerck said “So if we could raise money to help them get through this it was a small price to pay for my community.“ There was a 50-50 match by the Perryville Development Corporation of up to $25,000 and half of that money came from a single-donor organization Altogether they were able to raise more than $30,000 for the tornado relief fund John Cross has been recognized as an Unsung Hero by the Missouri State Teachers Association for his contributions to public education a mathematics teacher at Perryville High School serves on the MSTA Southeast Region board of directors He was honored for his substantive yet unrecognized contributions to the organization’s mission “John stepped into leadership for his county teachers association when he was needed,” said Tracy Darian “He brings positivity to his district and is always smiling.” including 23 years at Perryville High School He also serves as president of the District #32 Professional Development Committee and the Perry County Teachers Association A profile of Cross’s achievement can be found at (John Cross MSTA Unsung Heroes 2025) © 2025 KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News The family of Frank Lee Neislein created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories