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St. Clair officials agreed on Monday that discussion centering on a study of the Highway 47 corridor between St. Clair and Washington as well as a proposed 1-cent state transportation tax that could aid in its expansion can be placed on the back burner for now since a bill that would have placed the issue on the state ballot never made it out of the Legislature this year.

The Union R-XI Board of Education unanimously approved the sale of $8 million in general obligation bonds through its municipal bond underwriter L.J. Hart & Co.

The Agnes Nolting Aquatics Complex will open for the 2013 summer season this Saturday, May 25.

Local state legislators report that they were able to get some bills and amendments passed in Jefferson City during this year’s legislative session.

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An “unauthorized intrusion” of East Central College’s online ticketing system was detected April 25, the school announced today.

Two Franklin County commissioners said Friday that they now plan on seeking public bids for a controversial piece of property.

East Central College spring commencement Saturday, May 18, included 487 candidates for graduation.

Jay Schafler of Villa Ridge received the East Central College Outstanding Student Award at the 2013 spring commencement Saturday, May 18.

Riverbend School has been selected to participate in CHARACTERplus Way, a school level program designed to prevent bullying of students by other students.

The Union R-XI Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to reject the hiring of outside custodial services to work the evening shift.

After much discussion, the Washington Park Commission will recommend giving the hosts of the annual Tannenbaum Auction a special rate on renting the entire city auditorium for one week in November.

Tom Holdmeier, an American Family Insurance agent in Washington, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification.

The Washington American Legion Post 218 will host this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, at Rennick Riverfront Park. The service will begin at 10 a.m.

The Washington Parks Committee unanimously agreed that erecting a memorial to Robert Perkins, the first park director, is a “great idea.”

Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp Jr. recently announced the promotion of Danielle Unnerstall to director of marketing and public relations officer.

Wedding Creations, Washington, recently received an Elite Retailer of the Year award from Jim’s Formal Wear.

The Union R-XI School District Board of Education will meet Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the high school.

A special use permit to operate a farmers’ market on the Hillermann Nursery & Florist parking lot has been approved.

Too much visibility may be hurting the Pacific Community Garden.

Motorists may want to avoid the Highway 100 intersection at Jefferson Street/Highway A.

My wife and I spent last week in Mexico.

A severe storm moving through the Campbellton-Lyon area early Monday morning caused heavy damage to Smilin’ Sam’s furniture store on Orchard Road, off Highway 185.

Pacific police may soon end the practice of standing outside vehicles stopped for traffic violations and handwriting traffic tickets.