Scott Perry is a Deputy Night Editor at Herald & Review. With extensive experience in sports, healthcare, and event management, he covers a range of topics from campus life and university research to food safety and corporate events. Scott has been featured in numerous outlets including The Washington Times, Tampa Bay Times, and The Epoch Times.
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Scott Perry's focus is on local news, particularly government and politics as well as crime stories. Pitches should provide insights or access to sources related to local political developments, community events in Decatur or Pennsylvania, and evolving crime stories.
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A Lender's Bagels mascot waves a checkered flag during the 2026 Mattoon Bagelfest Parade on Saturday, July 18.
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
By: Scott Perry
Spain is the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion after a 1-0 overtime win against Argentina, ending a tournament that lasted more than five weeks.
By: Scott Perry
Thousands of people filled downtown Portland on Sunday as the city hosted its annual Pride Parade, one of the largest parades in Oregon.
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
A bill Perry is seeking to push through Congress would rescind a provision in former President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that mandates all new cars to come preinstalled with technology that ostensibly monitors whether a driver’s blood alcohol levels are above the legal limit and can shut their vehicle off remotely.
In note announcing closure of Decatur location, company says "circumstances have changed.” Company's two other Decatur locations remain open.
Pictured left to right: John Gardner, pPresident and CEO, Peoples Bank & Trust; Sean Fischer; Dale Boyer, Megan O'Dell, Amy Card, Leigh Chaney, director
By: Scott Perry
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
