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Thursday 04/17/2014
- Washington Plan Board Tables Two Plats With Corner Lots
- Posted: April 17, 2014
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Washington Planning and Zoning Commission members voted Monday night to table two preliminary plat applications while officials review a code provision regarding corner lots with frontage on two streets.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 3:00 pm.
- Washington Park Board to Discuss Budget Possibilities
- Posted: April 17, 2014
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Before finalizing a budget, the Washington Park Board will meet Thursday night to brainstorm ideas.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 1:00 pm.
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- Hearing Set For Friday in County Suit
- Posted: April 17, 2014
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Franklin County is headed back to court Friday in a lawsuit a Villa Ridge man has filed over the appointment of taxpayer-funded lawyers.
Posted in County, Crime on Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:00 pm.
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- Holdup Suspect Gets Probation
- Posted: April 17, 2014
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A Franklin County man charged with threatening and robbing a St. Clair area woman at gunpoint in February has been given a 10-year suspended sentence and placed on five years’ probation.
Posted in County, Crime on Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:00 am.
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- Float Entry Deadline for City's 175th Parade Extended to May 1
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 1:00 pm
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The deadline is quickly approaching to enter a float in the city’s 175th birthday parade to be held Memorial Day weekend.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:00 am. Updated: 1:00 pm.
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- County Gets Preliminary Nod for Bend Bridge Funds
- Posted: April 17, 2014
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Almost $3.5 million in federal funding was given preliminary approval this week to replace the Bend Road bridge in eastern Franklin County near Pacific, officials announced Tuesday.
Posted in County, Pacific on Thursday, April 17, 2014 10:00 am.
- Deputies Kill Aggressive Dog That Charged Officer
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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Franklin County deputies shot and killed a “large, aggressive” dog Monday when the animal charged an officer who was attempting to serve a search warrant.
Posted in County on Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:00 am. Updated: 9:03 am.
- Weston Appointed Gasconade County Prosecutor
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 4:55 pm
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Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed Mary E. Weston, of Hermann, as Gasconade County prosecuting attorney.
Posted in County, Politics on Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:30 am. Updated: 4:55 pm.
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- Junior ROTC Uniform Gift Honors Robert, Marion Dobsch
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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A $1,000 gift has been made to the Washington Junior ROTC uniform campaign as a memorial by the children of Robert L. and Marion Dobsch, both deceased.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:26 am. Updated: 9:03 am.
- Downtown Housing to Be Groups’ Focus
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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Increasing downtown residential housing is a new focus of the Washington Core Restructuring Committee.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:20 am. Updated: 9:03 am.
- Battle of the Bands Videos For City’s 175th Due Soon
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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A Battle of the Bands competition is one of the many activities planned for the city’s 175th anniversary celebration.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:00 am. Updated: 9:03 am.
Wednesday 04/16/2014
- Washington Spring Clean Up April 21-25
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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The city of Washington’s annual Spring Clean Up, Paint Up and Fix Up campaign will be conducted the week of April 21-25.
Posted in Washington on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:00 pm. Updated: 9:03 am.
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- Curtman and Schatz Support Right-to-Work Bill, Hinson Does Not Vote on Measure
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Two local legislators supported a controversial “right-to-work” bill last week, and one area representative did not cast a vote.
Posted in County on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Borgia Recommended For Reaccreditation
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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St. Francis Borgia Regional High School has been recommended for reaccreditation by AdvanceED, the parent organization for the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Posted in Local news, Washington on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Breihan Withdraws Candidacy For Presiding Commissioner
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Gerald Breihan, who was a candidate for the seat of Franklin County presiding commissioner in the Aug. 5 primary, withdrew from the race last Friday, officials say.
Posted in Local news, County, Politics on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
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- Palmore Installation As Mayor Postponed
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Jeff Palmore, the newly elected mayor of Pacific, will not be installed in office during the first meeting following the election because the St. Louis County Election Commission has not certified the election results, according to City Administrator Harold Selby.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Storm Siren Under Repair
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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The city is less one storm siren while the warning device is repaired and relocated.
Posted in Union on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Mayor Promises Friendly Administration
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Newly elected Mayor Jeff Palmore, who ran on a “Pacific Is Due for a Change,” theme, says the changes he will push for may be more welcome than anyone expects.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Fire District Is Gratified By Passage of Bond Issue
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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The Pacific Fire Protection District says it’s gratified at the passing of a $1.5 million bond issue in the April 8 election, according to Fire Chief Rick Friedmann.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Churches Combine Efforts For Children’s Easter Event
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Easter Saturday takes on a special meaning for seven Pacific area churches as members of their congregations join together to host a children’s spring fest and Easter fun celebration.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Election Results in No Changes to School Board
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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The Meramec Valley R-III School Board will see no changes following the April 8 election.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Boy Scout Wants to Paint Mural on Pool Building
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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A 13-year-old Boy Scout, who has already achieved Life Scout rank, is now ready to tackle an Eagle Scout project.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Health Occupations Students Head to National Competition
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Six Pacific High School students received some help from the first Meramec Valley School District health occupations (HOSA) teacher as they prepare to participate in the national health occupations conference in Orlando.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Still Time to RegisterFor 5K Run, Waddle, Roll
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 9:03 am
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There is still time to register for the second annual 5K Run, Waddle and Roll.
Posted in Pacific on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:32 pm. Updated: 9:03 am.
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- Truck Loses Load
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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This tractor-trailer overturned Wednesday after 1 p.m. on Highway 50 at Highway AJ. There were no injuries reported. The steel cargo left the bed of the trailer and struck the concrete damaging the roadway.
Posted in Union on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 2:29 pm.
- City Hall HVAC Installation Now Under Way
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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The installation of a new air-conditioning system at city hall is now under way and expected to be completed before this summer.
Posted in Union on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:45 am.
- Mayor Asks Citizens to Show Pride During Cleanup Week
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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As the city of St. Clair “celebrates” community pride week later this month, Mayor Ron Blum is asking residents to pitch in and make St. Clair a better community in which to be proud.
Posted in Saint clair on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:30 am.
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- Planning Committee Denies Meramec Aggregates Permit
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Citing concerns with a lack of information, and sometimes conflicting information, the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission rejected Meramec Aggregates’ conditional use permit.
Posted in Local news, Business, County on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:06 am.
- Water Leak at Highway 30 and Springfield Road to Be Fixed Soon
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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St. Clair officials hope the water leak underneath Highway 30 at Springfield Road will be fixed before summer hits.
Posted in Saint clair on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 7:30 am.
- St. Clair Teachers Get Contracts for Upcoming Year
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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Contracts for certified employees have been offered to St. Clair R-XIII School District faculty for the 2014-15 academic year.
Posted in Saint clair on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:30 am.
- R-XIII Makes Headway in Budget Battle
- Posted: April 16, 2014
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The gap between projected revenue and expenses for the upcoming 2014-15 academic year has narrowed significantly in the St. Clair R-XIII School District, according to figures presented to the board of education during its April meeting.
Posted in Saint clair on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:00 am.
Tuesday 04/15/2014
- Deputies Shoot, Kill Aggressive Dog
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 4:56 pm
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Franklin County deputies shot and killed a “large, aggressive” dog Monday when the animal charged an officer who was attempting to serve a search warrant.
Posted in County, Crime on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 12:14 pm. Updated: 4:56 pm.
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- Man Gets Suspended Sentence, Probation in Armed Robbery
- Updated: April 17, 2014 - 4:56 pm
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A Franklin County man charged with threatening and robbing a St. Clair area woman at gunpoint in February has been given a 10-year suspended sentence and placed on five years’ probation.
Posted in County, Crime on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:19 am. Updated: 4:56 pm.
Sunday 04/13/2014
- Hinson, Schatz Support Transportation Tax Bill, Rep. Curtman Votes No
- Posted: April 13, 2014
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A House bill that would allow the state’s residents to decide whether they wanted to impose a 1-cent sales tax on themselves to improve transportation infrastructure received mixed support from local legislators this week.
Posted in County on Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:00 am.
Saturday 04/12/2014
- ECC to Host Voice Acting Class April 17
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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East Central College will again host its continuing education “Getting Paid to Talk,” a single-evening introduction to voice acting Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at ECC in Washington.
Posted in County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Englert Wins Write-in Vote for Berger Mayor
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Write-in candidates won offices in all three Berger city races.
Posted in County, Politics on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Council Approves Police Officer Reappointments
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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The Washington City Council approved the reappointments of three Washington police officers at Monday’s meeting.
Posted in Local news, Washington on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Write-In Candidates Win Sewer Districts Spots
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Pat Coughlin received the most write-in votes for the five-year term Calvey Creek Sewer Supervisor spot. Of the 24 votes cast, Coughlin picked up 7 (29.17 percent).
Posted in County, Politics on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Terry Huxel Re-Elected to Washington Road District
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Washington Special Road District Commissioner Terry Huxel was re-elected Tuesday.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm.
- Commission to Decide Gravel Mine Permit Request
- Updated: April 15, 2014 - 7:25 pm
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A proposed gravel mining operation near St. Clair will find out Tuesday if it gets a conditional use permit.
Posted in Business, County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:32 pm. Updated: 7:25 pm.
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- Panel Discussion on Climate Disruption to Be Held April 17 at ECC Training Center
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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The consequences and solutions for climate disruption in Missouri will be the topic of a panel discussion at East Central College Thursday, April 17.
Posted in County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 3:00 pm.
- Ann Hartley and Joseph Stroetker to Serve ECC College Board
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Incumbent Ann Hartley and a new member, Dr. Joseph Stroetker, were elected to the East Central College board of trustees in the April 8 election.
Posted in County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 2:47 pm.
- Incumbent, Two Newcomers Win Board Positions In Washington School District
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Washington School District voters returned one incumbent and elected two newcomers to the school board in Tuesday’s municipal election.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, April 12, 2014 2:00 pm.
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- Residents Urge DNR to Deny Coal Ash Landfill Permit
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources should deny a construction permit for a proposed Ameren coal ash landfill in Labadie, residents said Tuesday.
Posted in Business, County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 2:00 pm.
- Wildflower Sale To Be Held May 10 at Nature Reserve
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Shaw Nature Reserve will hold its annual Shaw Wildflower Market Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit. The annual sale offers the widest array of native plants available in the metro St. Louis area, selected by the Reserve’s horticulture staff and several local nurseries.
Posted in County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:00 pm.
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- Voter Turnout ‘Awful,’ Franklin County Clerk Says
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Voter turnout in the Tuesday election was “awful,” Franklin County Clerk Debbie Door said.
Posted in County, Election on Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:00 pm.
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- Washington Man Charged With Beating His Son, 2
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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A Washington man who is on probation in a 2009 felony drug case is back in jail on charges that he physically abused his 2-year-old son, authorities said.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, April 12, 2014 12:00 pm.
- Pacific Mayor Unseated, Police Chief Re-Elected
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Funeral home owner Jeff Palmore unseated incumbent Mayor Herb Adams in the April 8 municipal election capturing 55 percent of the vote.
Posted in Pacific on Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:00 am.
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- Library Tax Hike Approved
- Posted: April 12, 2014
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Scenic Regional Library Director Steve Campbell said he didn’t care by what margin a tax levy increase was approved Tuesday.
Posted in County on Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:00 am.
