A Marthasville man was taken to an area hospital after being injured in a one-vehicle crash on Sunday evening in rural Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

Several community members gathered Thursday night to hear from Molly Butterworth, director of the Museum of Transportation in St. Louis and author of “Trains and Trolleys: Railroads and Streetcars in St. Louis.” 

The Meramec Valley R-III school board approved a contractor for renovations at Zitzman Elementary School at its meeting Wednesday night.

First State Community Bank has hired a new market portfolio manager, according to a release provided by the bank Oct. 5.

Whitney Livengood has joined Edward Jones in Washington as a financial adviser.

Business groups pledge $30,000 for

Pacific may soon land an $11.2 million seniors-only, low-income residential development.

On Tuesday, U.S. News and World Report, long known for ranking colleges and high schools across the U.S., released for the first time a list ranking the best elementary and middle schools in Missouri. Several local elementary schools, including schools in Union, Pacific and Washington, appea…

The Union Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director in the wake of an investigation.

East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer recently was elected board secretary of the Rural Community College Alliance board of directors.

At the karate training center American Street Edge, owner Timothy Fancher peddles confidence.

A Washington man has been charged with robbery, armed criminal action, burglary, resisting arrest, assault and  possession of a defaced firearm after being arrested Monday by the Washington Police Department.

A three-year, multimillion-dollar investment in new downtown Washington streets and sidewalks will get underway sometime in 2023, according to Washington Public Works Director John Nilges. 

The five or 10 minutes people spend completing an online survey could greatly influence the future of Washington’s downtown, according to Tyler King, executive director for Downtown Washington Inc.

After two years of cancellations, for a rainstorm in 2019 and a pandemic in 2020, pumpkins will again roll into downtown Washington next Saturday — literally, pumpkins will be rolled down the street during one of many activities at the Washington Chamber of Commerce 2021 Pumpkin Palooza.

New Haven is getting a big tech upgrade at city hall.

Last week, a Union man was taken to Mercy Hospital Washington by Washington Ambulance after his vehicle hit several trees in rural Franklin County. 

A multihome development designed so people with and without disabilities can live together will debut this month with a ribbon cutting and dedication Sunday.

Councilman Steve Sullentrup, Councilman Mark Hidritch, and Councilwoman Gretchen Pettet look to retain council seats

The president of the Union R-XI School District’s board wants to make clear the district has nothing to do with a letter from a national organization that claimed schools are under “immediate threat.”

Cruises will begin in St. Charles in November, and in the spring, when the dock in Augusta is complete, the company will move its cruise base there.

The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows Pacific Lodge in Washington is inviting the community to meet the characters of the city’s past at its annual Wildey Cemetery Tombstone Tour. This year’s event will start at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25. 

Franklin County is still awaiting information from the 2020 U.S. Census before it can decide whether changes need to be made to county commission districts.

The 2021 annual chili cook-off will bring 150 gallons of chili to downtown Washington Oct. 22.

The days of shrieks and laughter erupting from children playing on the playground equipment at Lions Lake will soon be a thing of the past — at least temporarily — after the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission voted Wednesday to remove the playground equipment. 

The Washington High School Choir has been selected to perform for the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial.

Union’s annual Boo Bash is back but with a new partner organization for the city.

After a lengthy discussion about the use of pathways at city parks, Union is working to clarify rules for bicycles and other nonmotorized vehicles on the paths.

Last Monday, the St. Clair Board of Aldermen returned to an issue that has plagued them as of late: replacing Mike Bursey.

A 200-yard stretch of the 240-mile Katy Trail got a bit nicer Saturday.

The biannual Art Walk in downtown Washington was a hit with some out-of-town visitors, who marveled at the creative, color-filled works on display. 

Members of the VFW Post 2661 Auxiliary launched a monthlong T-shirt and underwear collection drive for veterans at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis and the homeless veterans at Hope Recovery. 

Those wishing to dispose of and recycle their computers, office equipment, microwaves and other electronic devices may drop them off at the upcoming E-Cycle Collection Event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16. 

After continued negative feedback about New Haven City Hall’s move to a new location adjacent to New Haven City Park, the city is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the matter Oct. 18. The town hall will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place by the swimming pool at New Haven City Park, …

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Three people, including an infant, were taken to Mercy Hospital Washington following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in rural Franklin County east of Washington, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

The New Haven Board of Aldermen nixed plans from ELS Properties to build residential duplexes for people 55 and older Monday night.

On Sunday, Oct. 3, there was little sign of the new video scoreboard at Union High School’s Stierberger Stadium.