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The first step toward the possible establishment of an indoor shooting range in Ballwin has been taken by the city’s planning and zoning commission. That initial step involves a recommendation to the Ballwin Board of Aldermen to amend the... read more »
The city of Ballwin has changed its schedule of penalties charged for late payment of various business fees and gross utility taxes to comply with recent state legislation affecting those assessments. Ballwin formerly charged an extra 10 percent... read more »
An agenda item for the April 22 Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting was listed as a presentation by Ameren Missouri. It turned out to be a question-answer session with Ballwin officials asking all the questions. At issue was whether Ameren will... read more »
What began as a routine meeting for the Ballwin Board of Aldermen ended after a unscheduled closed meeting and an accusation that one member of the Board was engaged in a “witch hunt.” The April 8 meeting appeared to be moments from adjournment... read more »
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has re-adopted an ordinance requiring disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and making the measure more stringent than state law now requires. Approval came on a 5-2 vote at the Board’s April 8 meeting... read more »
Bryan Frantz Molly Maid of Chesterfield franchise co-owner Bryan P. Frantz has been charged with breaking into a customer’s apartment in the Claytonbrook condominiums in Ballwin. Frantz is awaiting trial on a felony charge of first-degree... read more »
From left, Ballwin Police Officer Amanda Maragni receives a commendation from Police Chief Steve Schicker. Two Ballwin employees have been honored for their quick action coming to the aid of a resident stricken while playing volleyball at The... read more »
The city of Ballwin has adopted an updated pay plan designed to keep city employees competitive with other area communities. Action on the measure at the Board of Aldermen’s March 11 meeting came two weeks after the Board debated the employee... read more »
Westboro Baptist Church protester With encouragement from two citizens and one of its own members, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen has committed itself to considering an ordinance restricting protests at funerals. In a unanimous vote at its Feb.... read more »
The rear portion of a cabin near the entrance of Castlewood State Park illustrates the structure’s poor condition. Plans are to demolish the building by this spring, according to the park superintendent. (West Newsmagazine photo) Is Castlewood... read more »
