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St. Charles County looks to trim $2M from budget
St. Charles County officials are looking for areas to trim the budget by $2 million, including possibly eliminating $270,000 targeted for local social service agencies.
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Diary of a sportsman
One of the things that makes humans truly unique as individuals is that everybody has got a different story to tell.
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Dames family donates mail wagon to O'Fallon Historical Society
Mail may have come a little slower in the times of horse-drawn wagons. But it may have had more purpose then, too.
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POKIN AROUND: A 5K run and the life-transforming gift of a wheelchair
Terri Page of St. Peters sent me an e-mail. She got my attention.
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Iraq vet speaks to Ethical Society Mid Rivers about getting to know Saddam...
Robert Ellis, a former U.S. Army nurse who grew up in St. Louis, never could have predicted he would be caring for the Middle East's most notorious dictator.
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POKIN AROUND: Homeless woman out of jail; Lucy the dog back with family
A benefactor who did not reveal his identity put down $1,500 cash July 1 to post the bond of a homeless woman charged with animal abuse for allegedly leaving 25 cats and two dogs in her car, which...
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Church news for July 7
In concert Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8425 Mexico Road in St. Peters, will host a free concert by the Christian musical group Koine at 7 p.m. July 8.
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Senior news, menus
St. Peters Senior Center 108 McMenamy Road 636-278-2410 July 7: balance class, 9:30 a.m.; arthritis class, 10:30 a.m.; art class, 1 p.m.; Wii Wednesday.
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Letters to the editor for July 7
FUNDING SOURCE AT RISK An important funding source for faith-based and non-faith-based groups that work with the homeless and the indigent in St. Charles County is at risk.
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Wanted: Your story
Show off your pet We want to showcase the best pets of St. Charles County.
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THE DOCTOR IS IN: Stents aren't just for hearts anymore
It's not unusual to hear about people who receive heart stents. For many years, physicians have used angioplasty and stenting to open blocked coronary arteries. The procedure involves inserting a very...
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FAMILY MATTERS: Praise and encouragement empower children to try
Parents often don't realize how much power they have to influence their children by giving them positive attention.
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WITH RECIPES: Blackberries may be gem of the berry patch
Blackberries are beautiful to the eye as well as luscious on the tongue. July is the time to pick these gems, either one by one in the berry patch, or by the pint at the market. Toss by the handful on...
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In brief for July 7
Wentzville: Child ID program free at fire station The Wentzville Fire Protection District will co-sponsor a free Missouri Child Identification Program (MoCHIP) event with Wentzville Masonic Lodge 46...
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Classroom notes for July 7
FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT - Independence Elementary will host an open house and ice cream social between 5 and 6 p.m. July 13. Parents and students may meet the teachers and have ice cream with...
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A guide to: Charity golf tournaments
Morning Star Morning Star Church will host its 12th Annual Golf Tournament July 16 and 17 at the Golf Club of Wentzville to benefit Habit for Humanity of St. Charles County and Morning Star Church's...
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Police reports for July 7
ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT The following information is from selected police reports submitted by the St. Charles Police Department:
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Photo: St. Charles girl donates to Locks of Love
Kristen Wainwright of St. Charles donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to children in need who have medical hair loss.
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For homeless, summer heat is 'miserable' and cooling centers are rare
Mike Hamilton wishes he could spend his summer days cooking in a restaurant instead of baking in the sun.
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Grant helps New Melle fire district buy rescue equipment
The Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board has awarded a $1,947 Operation Round Up grant to help the New Melle Fire Protection District purchase two gas-powered fire/rescue saws.
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