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Pressure builds at St. Clair City Hall
St. Clair officials say the clock is ticking to fill two key positions in the city government and avoid the risk of paralyzing city operations and hampering projects. At Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, City Administrator John Lippert said it has been two weeks since the city received any applications for city clerk, a position which has been vacant since the May departure of Dana Collins-Messex. In a little under a month, Lippert is also slated to resign from his own position.
Police chief reappointed, officials named to boards
The Washington City Council made appointments to various boards and positions at its meeting Monday, including reappointing Police Chief Jim Armstrong through July 15, 2025. The council also approved the appointment of 15 temporary special police officers to supplement the department’s regular force during the Washington Town & Country Fair.
Union man charged in BB gun shootings
A Union man is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting several random people with a BB gun Friday. Union police responded to three separate locations within a short time frame July 12 for reports of a suspect shooting at people and property from a vehicle using a BB gun.
See homes sold in the Union Township area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Union Township area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,940-square-foot home on Barbara Avenue in Union that sold for $490,000.
Highway 47 upgrades in final state plan
Planned upgrades for a 12.7-mile stretch of Highway 47 between Washington, through Union, to St. Clair, remain in the final statewide plan approved Wednesday by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The 2025-29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program includes $85.698 million for safety and capacity improvements on Highway 47 between Highway...
Man caught in Washington with nearly 1 pound of meth charged
Three years after he was arrested in Washington, allegedly in possession of nearly a pound of methamphetamine, a St. Peters man has been charged with felony drug trafficking. On July 17, 2021, a Warren County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle on Highway 47 in Marthasville. The driver did not stop, instead fleeing over the Missouri River bridge. The pursuit was soon terminated in Washington.
Heavy rain leads to at least one voluntary evacuation in De Soto
Heavy rain turned the Joachim Creek in De Soto into a river early this afternoon. City Manager Todd Melkus said just after noon when the creek hit about 8.5 feet, first responders began knocking on doors, alerting residents of rising waters. He said the first responders went to 30 to...
Flooding leaves Warren County town caked in mud as residents work to save homes, businesses
WARREN COUNTY — Ron Sloan watched helplessly from the front porch of his 120-year-old home on Tuesday as muddy waters surged over the banks of a creek flowing near his home in Treloar.
MoDOT seeks public input on I-44 Corridor Study
The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study, called Forward 44, of more than 250 miles of Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma state line to the Route 100 east interchange near Gray Summit in Franklin County. This summer, MoDOT is holding a series of public meetings and encourages the public to give input on their concerns and observations along I-44.
1 dead, another seriously injured in crash on Highway 109 at I-44 in Eureka
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Police closed all northbound northbound lanes of Missouri Highway 109 near Interstate 44 in Eureka to investigate a deadly crash in the area Monday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 5:30 Monday morning. A Ford Focus was...
Library district CEO details financial situation at Cottleville-Weldon Spring chamber event
It has been 30 years since the St. Charles City-County Library District has asked taxpayers for a tax increase. And while District CEO Jason Kuhl said there are currently no plans to go to taxpayers for an increase, he said it isn’t out of the question as the district and its leaders grapple with financial considerations.
Post 218 Juniors move to SuperZone title series
Caden Brocato helped his own cause Monday with a bases-clearing single, lifting the Washington Post 218 Junior Legion team to a SuperZone 1 Tournament home victory over Jefferson City Post 5, 5-2. “It has been such an intense rivalry with Jefferson City even way back when I played,” Post 218...
Army targets 2028 cleanup date for Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant property
The Army hopes to have the entire 9,000-acre property completely cleared of hazardous material in the next three years — if it can get enough funding. Panelists: Panasonic plant is just the start for Western JoCo. De Soto move could unlock more development flow. Panasonic offers last look before...
City Of Bourbon Passes $2.3 Million Budget
The Bourbon City Council in June passed a $2.3 million budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. A chunk of this year’s budget includes Department of Natural Resource (DNR) grant funding for the water and sewer department. The city has budgeted:. $10,050 for municipal court;. $379,420 for the police;. $228,320...
Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Captain James Cova
The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Captain James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered the proclamation Wednesday. Flags will fly at half-staff at all government buildings...
Midas Construction Tops Off 227-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Ellisville, Missouri
ELLISVILLE, MO. — Midas Construction has topped off MILA Apartments in Ellisville, a far west suburb of St. Louis. The four-story, 227-unit luxury apartment complex is slated for completion in summer 2025. Midas Hospitality and Balke Brown are developing the project with affiliates Double Eagle Development and Diamond Income Fund. Designed by Rosemann & Associates, the property will feature a 141,000-square-foot parking garage. There will be eight floor plans ranging in size from 552 to 1,363 square feet. Amenities will include a courtyard, pool, bike storage, dog park, business center and fitness room. The project site was formerly home to a car dealership.
97-year-old woman inspires others at De Soto gym
DE SOTO, Mo. — Lorraine Acre may not be the strongest or most muscular member of the Iron Integrity gym in De Soto, but she has been inspiring those around her, especially when they learn she’s 97 years old. “I turn 98 in November,” said Acre, who lives...
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