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Four Warren County students attend Missouri Scholars Academy
For three weeks, four students from Warren County attended the Missouri Scholars Academy at the University of Missouri for almost the entirety of June. The Missouri Scholars Academy invites 330 high school juniors from Missouri that are academically gifted to help them grow into their full potential, challenge themselves academically and meet like-minded individuals outside of their community.
Warren County fall sports are back
As summer break nears its inevitable end, it may seem like the end of the world having to return to school. However, the unavoidable homework assignments and tests are overshadowed by the excitement of fall sports returning. High school athletes prepared throughout the offseason by getting their sports physicals done,...
Old Highway N Reconstruction Project
The Lake Saint Louis Public Works Department will start the Old Highway N Reconstruction Project beginning the week of 8/12/2024. This project will widen the road to three lanes and install new storm sewer, curbing, concrete pavement, traffic signals and pedestrian facilities on Old Highway N between Hawk Ridge Trail and Old Forester Road.
Pool problems persist for Illinois family more than a year after project started
There’s a swimming pool in Kelly Meurer’s backyard, but she and her family have yet to enjoy it. In April 2023, she signed a contract with America’s Swimming Pools of Innsbrook on the recommendation of a friend.
Lincoln County breaks ground on $54.8 million Justice Center
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, along with members of the South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lincoln County Justice Center in Canton on Tuesday, Aug. 6. As Lincoln County continues to grow, the need for additional courtroom space has become evident. The new...
Prairie Encore construction underway in Dardenne Prairie
Vertical construction on the Prairie Encore multi-use complex has begun in Dardenne Prairie. This includes a 190-unit apartment building with an accompanying Circle K gas station and a host of commercial developments, including a Sugarfire Smokehouse and one of the first Smalls Sliders restaurants in Missouri. Mia Rose Holdings is...
Francis Howell passes several controversial policy proposals, does not vote on another
O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Francis Howell School board passed several controversial policy proposals Thursday night, while they did not vote on another. The school board elected to not vote on a proposed policy that would require students to use the bathroom or locker room matching the gender on their birth certificate. Students would be permitted to use a gender-neutral bathroom.
Local Fire Departments, St. Charles County Police Department, Hoots to Co-Host Inaugural First Responder Softball Event
The O’Fallon Hoots are teaming up with the St. Charles County Police Department, Central County Fire and Rescue Community Outreach and the O’Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach to bring a family-friendly and community-focused event to CarShield Field with the 1st Annual ServPro First Responder Softball Showdown on October 4. First pitch is at 7:00 p.m.
Voting for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors closes on August 19
Voting for candidates to fill four, three-year term seats on Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors, will close on August 19. The voting process is being handled by the independent firm of Survey and Ballot Systems (SBS), based in Eden Prairie, Minn. Candidate bios are available when...
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