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    • Clarkson Valley discusses annexation options
    • Rockwood resignations and hirings include associate superintendent of learning
    • Francis Howell leaders begin grappling with new budget
    • New Unclaimed Property Search Kiosk opens in O’Fallon
    • Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield announces local sponsorships
    Clarkson Valley discusses annexation options

    Clarkson Valley discusses annexation options NEW

    In anticipation of pending legislation in Jefferson City that could affect St. Louis County’s pool sales tax system, the city of Clarkson Valley is considering its options with other municipalities in the area.

    Rockwood resignations and hirings include associate superintendent of learning

    Rockwood resignations and hirings include associate superintendent of learning 

    Randy Smasal, Rockwood School District’s associate superintendent of learning, along with Scott Tate, director of finance, has submitted a letter of resignation to the Rockwood Board of Education, June 30.

    Francis Howell leaders begin grappling with new budget

    Francis Howell leaders begin grappling with new budget 

    With current revenue and expenditure projections the district is financially healthy for at least two years. But it faces challenges in keeping future expenditures under control with decreased revenue sources. Is a tax hike warranted?

    New Unclaimed Property Search Kiosk opens in O’Fallon

    New Unclaimed Property Search Kiosk opens in O’Fallon 

    On May 16, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel unveiled and demonstrated his Unclaimed Property Search Kiosk at the O’Fallon Department of Revenue License Office at 2421 Hwy. K.

    Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield announces local sponsorships

    Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield announces local sponsorships 

    Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield launched a website today offering construction highlights for its upscale, fashion-forward outlet mall and has announced that it has signed as a sponsor of the Chesterfield Summer Concert Series.

     

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    BioBlitz offers learning and fun in Creve Coeur Park on May 26 

    BioBlitz offers learning and fun in Creve Coeur Park on May 26

    Here’s your chance to learn about everything from butterflies to birds, crickets to katydids! Join teams of scientists and skilled naturalists during the second BioBlitz in Creve Coeur Park. Expeditions leave every hour from the base camp... read more »

     

    Wrongful death suit filed in accident that claimed Wildwood woman’s life 

    On Wednesday, Jan. 4, Laura L. Dunn was killed in a four vehicle crash on Hwy. 40 east of Clarkson. Dunn was driving a Hyundai Elantra in the westbound lanes, when her vehicle was struck from behind by a car driven by Jeffrey Dobner, 25, of... read more »

     

    Missouri River named to America’s Most Endangered list 

    American Rivers on May 15 named the Missouri River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers, ranking it as the fourth most endangered river in America due to “outdated flood management practices that are threatening public safety.” According... read more »

     

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    St. Peters man killed in traffic accident 

    St. Peters man killed in traffic accident

    The St. Peters Police Department is investigating an overnight fatality accident which occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m., May 18, at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Spencer Loop South. Police identified the  driver as Troy... read more »

     

    Updated: Fugitive suspect leads officers on pursuit 

    Updated: Fugitive suspect leads officers on pursuit

    The St. Peters Police Department and St. Charles County Drug Task Force attempted to arrest a man on multiple warrants at the extended stay parking lot, located at 5555 Veterans Memorial Parkway at approximately 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 17. The... read more »

     

    New DAR Chapter organizing in Lake Saint Louis 

    New DAR Chapter organizing in Lake Saint Louis

    Tracing your family roots back further than two or three generations can be a daunting challenge. However, if you manage to connect your ancestral line directly to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War, you could be eligible to join the... read more »

     
     

    SPORTS »

    Eureka, MICDS, Parkway Central ready for high school tennis sectionals 

    Eureka, MICDS, Parkway Central ready for high school tennis sectionals

    Fresh off its second district team title in school history, the Eurkea Wildcats advance to play in the sectional round of high school tennis. Eureka won the Class 2, District 3 event...

     

    Marquette junior is third in Class 4 state golf, MICDS, Westminster finish in top three in Class 3 

    Marquette junior is third in Class 4 state golf, MICDS, Westminster finish in top three in Class 3

    Marquette junior Zach Gollwitzer finished one over par and came in third in the Class 4 state golf tournament. That makes Gollwitzer an all-state golfer for the 2012 season. He shot...

     
     

    FEATURES »

    West County Restaurant Week returns June 4-10 

    West County Restaurant Week returns June 4-10

    After a successful inaugural run in 2011, West County Restaurant Week will return the week of June 4-10 and will include an expanded selection of dining destinations showcasing some...

     

    Bottles, binkies and sippy cups pose dangers 

    Bottles, binkies and sippy cups pose dangers

    Almost all parents offer infants and toddlers bottles, pacifiers, and sippy cups for supplying nutrition, comfort, and convenience, but those products may not be as safe as parents...

     
     

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    Principals hit the roof at Hollenbeck 

    Principals hit the roof at Hollenbeck

    Two principals in the Francis Howell School District will camp out on top of Hollenbeck Middle School on May 17 for a good cause. Woody Borgschulte and Molly Hamer, principals of Hollenbeck...

     

    Rockwood report card: Does the district have real problems or just bad public relations? 

    When a bond issue fails, you have to ask why. And since it’s the time of year when students are receiving report cards, it seems a good time to report on the state of the district. The...

     
     
     

    DINING »

    Tahoe Joe’s brings legendary mountain dining to Chesterfield 

    Tahoe Joe’s brings legendary mountain dining to Chesterfield

    During the 1870s, the Sierra Nevada mountains yielded more than gold and silver, thanks to Tahoe Joe, a legendary chef who developed Sierra Mountain dining, which revolves around grilling...

     

    Expect the unexpected at Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar 

    Expect the unexpected at Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar

    Brian Underwood loves good food and wine. It is a passion he shares with his neighbor of 25 years, Steve McIntyre, the former chef and owner of the legendary Central West End eatery,...

     

    Jenny’s Diner covers the crack of dawn with the crack of farm-fresh eggs 

    Jenny’s Diner covers the crack of dawn with the crack of farm-fresh eggs

    Breakfast is the most important – and most satisfying – meal of the day, thanks to Jenny Johnson, who in January opened Jenny’s Diner in Chesterfield. Having lived in St. Louis...

     
     

    OPINION »

    Thomas Sowell – A Censored Race War? 

    When two white newspaper reporters for the Virginian-Pilot were driving through Norfolk, and were set upon and beaten by a mob of young blacks — beaten so badly that they had to take...

     

    Thomas Sowell – The Moral Infrastructure 

    The “Occupy” movement, which the Obama administration and much of the media have embraced, has implications that reach far beyond the passing sensation it has created. The...

     

    Thomas Sowell – A Cynical Process 

    Labor unions, like the United Nations, are all too often judged by what they are envisioned as being — not by what they actually are or what they actually do. Many people, who do...

     
     

    COMMUNITY »

    Girls’ Night Out 

    Girls’ Night Out

    Four West County business owners teamed up on May 10 to host a Girls’ Night Out benefiting children in need. Guests gathered at Three French Hens for an evening of shopping, fashion,...

     

    ‘Pieces of God’ concert planned at Dardenne Presbyterian 

    The Chancel Choir and Dardenne Presbyterian Church orchestra will present “Pieces of God” – a concert of single movement works and short pieces at 6 p.m., Sun. May 13, at...

     

    Local events celebrate Older Americans Month 

    Local events celebrate Older Americans Month

    May is Older Americans Month – a time to honor and recognize older Americans for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society. Since 1963, communities across...

     
     
     

    Ask The Expert »

    Managing Stress
    You Can Reduce The Physical Effects of Stress

    You Can Reduce The Physical Effects of Stress

    March is Women’s History Month and the theme for 2012 is Women’s Education and Women’s Empowerment.  Our rights and roles as women in this country have dramatically changed. ...

     
    Music Education
    How to Choose a Music Teacher

    How to Choose a Music Teacher

    The importance of Music Education is not always evident when thinking about the overall education of our children. The benefit of learning music has more to do with the quality of...

     
     
     
     

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