HOMETOWN BLOG

SCC To Offer Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Feb. 20 - April 2

2012-02-09T01:34:00.001-06:00

Residents can take the stress out of taxes by signing up for free tax preparation assistance at St. Charles Community College Feb. 20-April 2. The service will be offered from 6:30-9 p.m. every Monday beginning Feb. 20 through April 2 in Room 106 of the College Center. SCC is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide this free

St. Charles County Master Gardeners Offer Gardening Classes

2012-02-09T01:26:00.003-06:00

The St. Charles County Master Gardeners have released the March through May gardening class schedule. The classes will be held at University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters MO 63376. Upcoming topics include: organic gardening, grape vine pruning, native plants, growing vegetables, herbs, raised beds, perennials and lawn care.For more information or to register visit CLICK

Missouri Humanities Awards Honor Outstanding Missourians and Missouri Organizations

2012-02-08T01:09:00.000-06:00

The 2012 Missouri Humanities Awards will honor Karen J. Jones of O’Fallon with a Missouri Humanities Exemplary Community Achievement Award on, April 18, 2012, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Jefferson City, Mo., for her dedication both in and out of the classroom. Each year the Missouri Humanities Council celebrates the accomplishments of people who have made exceptional contributions to

LSL Police Officer's Association Thanks The Community

2012-02-08T01:01:00.004-06:00

The Lake Saint Louis Police Officer's Association would like to say thank you to everyone who was able to make a donation to their 2011 Charity Drive. This drive was another huge success. They were able to deliver a turkey roasting pan, aluminum foil, meat thermometer, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie to 6 very deserving families on

Wentzville School Students Participate In The "Great Central U.S. ShakeOut"

2012-02-08T00:53:00.003-06:00

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut was held on Tuesday, February 7th, and the students in the Wentzville School District joined more than two million people across nine states who participated in the drill. The ShakeOut is an annual, region-wide earthquake event in which participants simultaneously practiced the recommended drop, cover, and hold-on response during an earthquake.The students in Mrs.

What's Going On Around St. Charles County

2012-02-07T00:07:00.001-06:00

Daffodils Provide Hope Through American Cancer Society Program

2012-02-06T00:08:00.000-06:00

For more than 35 years, the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days® program has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to donors every spring in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers; it is an opportunity to

Tray Mitchell Stands Out At Blue-Grey Super Combine In Canton, Ohio

2012-02-06T00:05:00.001-06:00

Holt High School Running Back, Tyren “Tray” Mitchell confirmed that he claimed his place as one of the top performers on Saturday, June 11, 2011 afternoon at the Blue-Grey National Super Football Combine at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Mitchell stands 5 foot 11 inches, 170 pounds, and a rising senior next year who has yet to field an offer but has received high interest from

SCC Math Club To Host 15th Annual High School Area Math Tournament

2012-02-05T23:44:00.002-06:00

The St. Charles Community College Math Club, in coordination with the Great Plains Math League, will sponsor a math competition for high school students on Saturday, March 3. The competition will take place on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The cost per team member is $2. “Thanks to a mini-grant from the SCC Foundation, we are able to offer reduced pricing for team members,” said

St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Applications Deadline Approaching

2012-02-03T01:10:00.001-06:00

The deadline to apply for a St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship is approaching. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Interested seniors attending high school in the Ritenour, Ferguson/Florissant, Pattonville, St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt, and Francis Howell school districts should see their guidance counselor, visit the nearest St. Johns Bank branch, or log on to

Holt Soccer Player Julie Ireland Signs National Letter Of Intent

2012-02-03T01:04:00.004-06:00

Back row, L-R: Head Coach Bobby Nicholson, Principal John Waters, Assistant Coach Sally Schulte; Front row, L-R: Julie Ireland, Mother Holly Heckman.Holt High School midfielder Julie Ireland has committed to play at the college level for the University of Central Missouri Jennies in Warrensburg. With her mother Holly by her side, Julie signed her National Letter of Intent at Holt High School

Please Visit Our Newest Advertiser - Lake St. Louis Garden Center

2012-02-02T12:49:00.004-06:00

We would like to welcome Lake St. Louis Garden Center, our newest advertiser joining our blog and website! Please take the time to click on their ad to be linked to their website for full details about their facility. They are located at 3230 Technology Drive in Lake Saint Louis. Their winter hours are as follows: Monday and Tuesday - CLOSED, and Wednesday through Sunday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Lake

More Than 150 Camped Out At Chick-fi-La in Wentzville

2012-02-01T10:09:00.005-06:00

More than 150 people came prepared with tents, computers, TVs and other gear at 6 a.m. this morning to be part of the Wentzville Chick-fi-La's First 100 Camp Out. Those lucky 100 (chosen by raffle) will be setting up their tents and camping in the parking lot at 1918 Wentzville Parkway until Thursday morning at 6 a.m. when they will receive 52 free Chick-fi-La meal certificates at the grand

Chick-fil-A Opens February 2 In Wentzville. Win Free Chick-fil-A For A Year!

2012-02-01T01:54:00.003-06:00

A quarter century after Chick-fil-A® grew from its shopping mall locations to open its first stand-alone restaurant, the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain will continue to make its award-winning drive-thru service and freshly prepared menu items more convenient when it opens its newest stand-alone St. Charles County location on Feb. 2, and will award a free year’s supply of Chick-fil-A to the first

Library Foundation Trivia Challenge Is March 31

2012-02-01T01:46:00.002-06:00

The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation’s 11th Annual Trivia Challenge is set for Saturday, March 31 at the American Legion Post 312 in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:15 pm and trivia begins promptly at 7:00 pm. The evening offers cash prizes, 50/50s and special raffles, a silent auction, attendance prizes and more. Teams may also choose a theme and participate in a table decorating contest.

$100 Gas Card Giveaway At American Legion Auxiliary Super Bowl Sunday Bingo

2012-02-01T01:44:00.001-06:00

The American Legion Auxiliary Bingo will award $100 Gasoline Card as well as other attendance prizes at their "Super Bowl Bingo" on Sunday, February 5th. Everyone playing Bingo will receive an attendance ticket for the attendance prizes and can DOUBLE their chances (get 2 attendance tickets instead of 1 ticket) by wearing their favorite "football" jersey or ball cap. Doors

You Could Win Free Food At The Wentzville Hardees!

2012-02-01T01:43:00.002-06:00

Lake Saint Louis VFW Patriot's Essay Winner

2012-01-31T01:23:00.004-06:00

Pictured L-R: Nick Hepperman, VFW Post Commander Ralph Barrale, Johnathon, Jan & Jim Hepperman.The Lake Saint Louis VFW Post 10350 recently sponsored the Voice of Democracy Oral Essay Contest (grades 9-12). The contest gives students the opportunity to present essays expressing their views on democracy. The winners of this year's Patriots Pen Contest is Johnathon Hepperman, a 7th grader at

SAK Construction Receives Business Spotlight Award For January 2012

2012-01-31T01:20:00.002-06:00

SAK Construction based in O’Fallon, Mo., has been chosen as January’s recipient of the monthly Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County for growing into a newly expanded 105,600-square-foot facility and increasing their annual revenues 51% to $107 million in 2011.  The E.D. Roundtable is a standing committee of the Economic Development Center (EDC)

Trivia Night To Benefit The Friends Of Wentzville Parks

2012-01-30T10:26:00.001-06:00

The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County will hold their "All About Kids" Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, February 11 at the National Equestrian Center, 6880 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard in Lake Saint Louis. The tournament will benefit the Friends of Wentzville Parks, an organization whose mission is to bring world class parks to the City of Wentzville. A table of eight costs only $160 and

Learn Healthy Stress Management Strategies

2012-01-29T22:37:00.003-06:00

Expectations of others and ourselves can lead to feeling stressed out, worn out and burned out. Stress can pile up and threaten to take all the joy out of life. Taking Care Of You: Body, Mind and Spirit offers practical, effective strategies to help deal with the challenges in life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and improve overall health.

Newstime Website Switching Host

2012-01-29T22:31:00.003-06:00

Just a quick note to let our online viewers know that our website at www.hometown-online.net is currently down due to us having to change our website host on our website. Our current provider will discontinue website hosting in February, so we had no option but to find another host. The transfer is currently in the works and the website should be back up in the next couple days. Readers can still

February 11 Social Dance At Progress Park

2012-01-28T01:53:00.002-06:00

The perfect evening…bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the music and conversation with friends. Designed for older adults this evening will include a variety of music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s participants can dance the swing, fox trot, waltz, rumba, cha-cha, line dance and more! Dance will be held Saturday, February 11 from 7-9 pm at Progress Park Center, 968 Meyer Rd. in

Bunting Wins Music Competition

2012-01-26T01:01:00.002-06:00

Tom Bunting, Truman State University student and alto saxophonist, was part of a quartet that won a Missouri music award. Bunting, a native of Lake St. Louis, Mo., won second place with Truman’s Saxophone Quartet in the Music Teachers National Association collegiate chamber music competition held at Missouri Western University on Nov. 3. Founded in 1867, Truman is Missouri's only highly

What's Goin On Around St. Charles County

2012-01-25T09:13:00.002-06:00

SCC Foundation And Trustee Schoarship Applications Being Accepted For Fall 2012

2012-01-25T02:11:00.001-06:00

The St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees Scholarship Program and the SCC Foundation are now offering scholarships packets for the 2012-13 academic year, in which more than $250,000 in scholarships will be available. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 2. “These scholarships are made available each year because our Board of Trustees and community

St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry Receives Donation

2012-01-25T02:09:00.002-06:00

Recently, members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Ministry, Darlene Whited and Helen Heins, presented a check for $1234.00 to Lu Gierer, President of St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and John Gierer, Vice President. The funds were raised at the 7th Annual Advent by Candlelight program from donations by attendees and matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Immanuel Lutheran is located at

Timberland Soccer Player Sarah Darabcsek Signs National Letter Of Intent

2012-01-25T02:03:00.004-06:00

Timberland defensive player Sarah Darabcsek has committed to play soccer for the Webster University Gorlocks in St. Louis, an NCAA Division III Team. With her mother Blanche by her side, Sarah signed her National Letter of Intent at Timberland on Friday, January 13th."I liked the school a lot when I went to visit. It has a great study abroad program and they have a really good team," said

Lake Forest Country Club Caddie Program

2012-01-23T00:55:00.001-06:00

Lake Forest Country Club, located in Lake St. Louis, is looking for young men and women for their Caddie Program. The objective is to hire and train young men and women to fulfill the duties of a caddie as well as learn to work with others in a cooperative environment. As stated by the current Lake Forest member and Western Golf Association Director Wally Obremski, “As a

Firefighters Rescue Trapped Resident From Smoke-Filled Home

2012-01-23T00:52:00.000-06:00

Firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District responded to a report of a residential structure fire with a person trapped in the 200 hundred block of Kerstyn Drive at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012. First arriving emergency units found a two-story residence with the home owner visible on the second floor trapped by heavy smoke. The first arriving

Wentzville School District Board of Education Approves School Assignment Changes

2012-01-21T02:37:00.001-06:00

During the regular monthly meeting of the Wentzville School District Board of Education on January 19, the Board voted unanimously to accept the School Assignment Committee’s proposal for new school assignments beginning in the 2012-13 school year. Beginning in the fall 2012, students who will graduate in 2017 (current seventh graders) and beyond will be assigned to middle school and high school

Girl Scouts Begin Selling Cookies Today!

2012-01-21T02:30:00.003-06:00

Exactly why are Girl Scout Cookies America's favorite treats? The world may never know - but what we do know is that you can never eat just one.Luckily, for cookie aficionados, these tasty treats are back again. Beginning today, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri kicks off cookie season, taking orders and raising money to benefit Girl Scouts. The cookies will come in the same seven delicious flavors

Cuivre River Ranks Among Top For All U.S. Utilities, Industries

2012-01-19T01:53:00.001-06:00

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members remain among the most satisfied and loyal customers of any U. S. utility, company or industry, according to customer responses in the latest member satisfaction survey project. The score, an American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) of 90, is among top scores in the U.S. "It's very impressive," says General Manager/CEO Dan L.

SCC Photography Invitational Will Be On Display January 30 - March 4

2012-01-19T01:50:00.002-06:00

The SCC Photography Invitational will be on display Jan. 30-March 4 at St. Charles Community College. The show will be in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the college campus in Cottleville. The Photography Invitational will be shown in conjunction with the University of Missouri – St. Louis Student Photography Exhibition. The participating invitational artists include

Free Electronic And Appliance Recycling At St. Charles Family Arena

2012-01-18T02:07:00.002-06:00

If you’re still wondering what to do with that defunct snow blower collecting dust in the garage, or what about the behemoth computer in the basement? Then, hey, it’s time to make a move and recycle! The city of St. Charles in sponsorship with WITS, Inc., will once again host a free monthly Electronic Recycling Event available to all area businesses and residents in St.

Wentzville Robotics Program Receives Donation From Nike

2012-01-18T01:59:00.003-06:00

The Wentzville Robotics Team - the "Ratchet Rockers" - has been awarded $3,000 from Nike for use in its program. The robotics team is compromised of 30 high school students from both Holt and Timberland High Schools that work with advisers Vince Remand, a Project Lead the Way Instructor at Holt, as well as professionals in the community who volunteer their time to mentor the team. Those mentors

EDC Announces New Officers And Board Members For 2012

2012-01-17T11:25:00.000-06:00

A changing of the guard is underway at the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County as they proudly announce their 2012 board with new officers and new members, while also recognizing outgoing board members.New board members are John Antes, president of Progress West Healthcare Center and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, who was elected EDC vice chair; and Dr. James Evans,

What's Going On Around St. Charles County

2012-01-17T01:21:00.002-06:00

Police Alert Citizens To Telephone Scams

2012-01-15T01:45:00.006-06:00

Lake Saint Louis Police Chief Michael Force cautions residents not to fall for telephone and e-mail based scams and urges people to check the facts and not be pressured into acting hastily. “Scammers and con men prey on people’s emotions. The wisest thing a person can do is to approach these calls with healthy skepticism and check into the facts of the matter,” Chief Force advised. “If you

Cinderella Project Prom Dress Round-Up In O'Fallon January 24th

2012-01-13T01:10:00.001-06:00

In 2011, thanks to the efforts of the Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project and its hundreds of volunteers, more than 150 girls from more than 40 high schools in the St. Louis metropolitan area were able to attend their proms. These girls, unable to acquire prom dresses on their own because of their families’ financial situations, received free dresses, and in most cases, free

Personal Property Declaration Forms Due March 1

2012-01-12T00:59:00.001-06:00

The St. Charles County Assessor’s Office will mail out approximately 160,000 personal property declaration forms next week. Residents who fail to return the assessment form by the March 1 deadline will be charged a late-filing penalty ranging up to $100.00. County Assessor Scott Shipman said there is always an end-of-the-year rush, mainly for two reasons: • New residents

Wentzville School District 2012-13 Kindergarten Registration

2012-01-12T00:52:00.004-06:00

Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten registration/screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five years of age before August 1, 2012. If your child has not been screened by Parents as Teachers this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Wentzville School District Parents as Teachers office at (636) 327-3863.

Prepare To Sing Into Spring With Concert Arts

2012-01-11T01:12:00.000-06:00

The Concert Arts Association of St Louis, St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties invites all singers in the area to attend the first 2012 rehearsal on Monday January 16 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Lake St Louis, Mo. The Choral Arts Singers, an accomplished SATB choir now under the direction of Travis Evans, has been serving and performing in the surrounding area

Matheny Elected Council Chair For 2012

2012-01-11T01:09:00.001-06:00

Nancy Matheny, District 3, was elected to chair the St. Charles County Council for 2012 by a unanimous voice vote Monday Night, January 9, at the first meeting of the year. Terry Hollander, District 5, was elected vice chair.

What's Going On Around St. Charles County

2012-01-11T01:07:00.001-06:00

Lake Saint Louis Ski Club Upcoming Events

2012-01-10T01:32:00.002-06:00

The Old Tax House Celebrates 35th Anniversary

2012-01-10T01:28:00.002-06:00

The Old Tax House, located at 8810 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon, Missouri, is a small business success story in a, “big box store” world. Locally owned and operated, The Old Tax House has been serving individuals and businesses in St. Charles County and surrounding areas for 35 years. Founded in 1977, The Old Tax House began with little more than a calculator, a few pencils and a

St. Charles Parks & Recreation Receives Citation Of Commendation

2012-01-10T01:25:00.001-06:00

Asst. Director St Charles Parks Department and Pat Halle, 2011 Tree Tour Chairman.The Fleur de Lis Garden Society presented Chris Atkinson, Asst. Dir. of Parks & Recreation, with a Citation of Commendation on Dec. 29, 2011 for the St Charles Parks Department's stewardship and conservation of the historic trees in it's city parks. The St. Charles County Parks Department, along with the St.

Lake Saint Louis Community Blood Drive - Jan. 15

2012-01-10T01:22:00.003-06:00

There will be a Lake Saint Louis Community Blood Drive hosted by Transfiguration Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a photo ID. Supplies are very low and the blood banks are in desperate need of donors. Please help your fellow neighbors in this very important and tangible way. Transfiguration Episcopal Church is located at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. (3.4 mile off of

Emergency Response Training At St. Charles Community College

2012-01-10T01:18:00.001-06:00

The Mid America TEEN CERT program is offering an Adult and Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training course to assist local emergency services and the communities of St. Charles County and surrounding areas in case of an emergency or a disaster. The training is being offered free of charge to anyone 12 years and older, including adults, and will be held at St. Charles Community

Cooking Class Using Seasonal Produce

2012-01-09T01:36:00.003-06:00

Fresh produce is available every season of the year, even winter. Busy people sometimes think fresh fruits and vegetables are too expensive and preparing them takes too much time. Linda Rellergert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist with University of Missouri Extension helps change that mindset through her Seasonal and Simple classes. Through demonstration and tasting she shows how easy

Senior Connections Relational Volunteer Training Coming To St. Charles County

2012-01-09T01:34:00.001-06:00

Senior Connections, a program of The Singer Institute, is looking for caring, compassionate “active” seniors to bring joy and friendship to residents of nursing homes who have no visitors. Who better to understand and be sensitive to the issues of the isolated elderly than older adults as they begin to experience their own transition to older adulthood. Volunteers are asked

Holt Student Jacob Spiegel Named First Chair Trumpet In Missouri All-State Band

2012-01-09T01:28:00.004-06:00

Jacob Spiegel, a junior at Wentzville Holt High School, has been selected as first chair trumpet in the Missouri All-State Band. In December, over 1,000 students from across Missouri met at Hickman High School in Columbia to audition for the honor of participating in the top honor band in the state. Only 108 students are accepted into this elite ensemble."I've been playing trumpet since the sixth

Stargazing Observed Every Friday Night At Broemmelsiek Park

2012-01-09T01:08:00.001-06:00

The St. Charles County Parks Department is once again teaming up with the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to present weekly public star shows in 2012. Every Friday night, at the Astronomy Viewing Area of Broemmelsiek Park, situated at 1615 Schwede Road off Highway DD, beginning Jan. 6, discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Weather permitting,

Lake St. Louis VFW Voice Of Democracy And Patriot’s Pen Winners

2012-01-05T02:47:00.003-06:00

L-R: Harold Gaines, Claire L. Brewer, Mike Brewer, Robin Brewer, Tami Brewer and Post Commander Ralph Barrale. The Lake St. Louis VFW Post 10350 recently sponsored the Patriot’s Pen Written Essay contest (grades 6-8) and the Voice of Democracy Oral Essay contest (grades 9-12). The contest gives students the opportunity to present essays expressing their views on democracy. VFW member Harold

Green Tree Elementary Art Club Students Complete Bottlecap Masterpiece

2012-01-05T02:40:00.003-06:00

Green Tree Elementary Art Teacher Pamela Winter with members of her Art Club.Members of the Green Tree Elementary Art Club have completed a masterpiece made of hundreds of bottlecaps. Their project, a 7 foot x 8 foot mural of Van Gogh's Starry Night, was constructed with bottle caps of every shape and size - from toothpaste caps to laundry detergent caps. The entire school assisted with

Council Votes To Give Tax Penalty Waiver

2012-01-05T02:38:00.000-06:00

The County Council passed an emergency bill Wednesday, giving St. Charles County taxpayers a temporary reprieve from fines and interest for payment of real estate property taxes after Dec. 31. In a special emergency session, the Council enacted a measure by a 6-1 vote allowing taxpayers to pay their bills by 5 p.m. Jan. 23 without incurring fines or interest penalties. The

Tax Misinformation In St. Charles County

2012-01-04T10:44:00.001-06:00

Some television reports this morning have said the County Council will consider extending the tax deadline in St. Charles County. That is not correct. The County Council will consider a bill at a special meeting at 4:45 p.m. today that would alleviate penalties and interest accrued for people filing after the Dec. 31 deadline. However, the tax deadline remains the same.For more information,

Arts & Crafts Classes At SCC Now Enrolling - Classes Begin January 12

2012-01-04T01:28:00.002-06:00

Inspire your creative side this winter with arts and crafts classes at St. Charles Community College. January classes are now enrolling, with prices ranging from $36-129 per class. “All of our arts and crafts classes are taught by experienced artists who are experts at helping students discover the artist inside of them,” said Amy Fitzwilliam, SCC continuing education

Strength Training Program For Middle-Aged And Older Adults

2012-01-04T01:20:00.002-06:00

Strength training has many benefits like improved balance and denser bones, but many people hesitate to go to a gym to do it. University of Missouri Extension is offering two strength training programs for middle-aged and older adults on Tuesdays this winter.The basic program, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. and Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, will be 6 to 7 p.m.

Unique New Year's Day Wedding Held In Wentzville

2012-01-03T00:41:00.004-06:00

Prudential Alliance in Wentzville, performed a wedding and reception for a client on January 1, 2012 at their office. A client's son was home from Germany and Kay, Prudential's client, wanted to get married while he was home, but there were no places available on January 1. Their agent told them they had a place - the Prudential Alliance office. One of Prudential's agents is married to a minister

No More Waiting In The ER At SSM Health Care Hospitals - NEW ONLINE SERVICE!

2012-01-03T00:37:00.004-06:00

Why sit in an emergency room (ER) waiting room when you can relax at home? Thanks to a new service called InQuicker, SSM Health Care – St. Louis Emergency Department patients with minor emergencies can go online to hold their place in line. Instead of sitting in the waiting room, patients can select a projected treatment time online and relax at home or the location of their choice until it is

Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses Raises $281,648 For BackStoppers

2012-01-03T00:32:00.002-06:00

Presenting the 2011 Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses check to The BackStoppers were, from left, David Stokes, President of title sponsor Grey Eagle Distributors; Jerry Clinton, Executive Director of the St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association; Ron Battelle, Executive Director of The BackStoppers; and Dan Raniere, President of The BackStopper Board of Directors. The check brings the 25 year total

2012-01-02T09:05:00.001-06:00

SSM St. Joseph Hospital West Nationally Recognized For Quality Patient Care

2011-12-31T01:43:00.002-06:00

SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, along with the other four SSM Health Care – St. Louis adult acute care hospitals, are Premier’s QUEST 2011 Top Performing Hospitals. The honor recognizes hospitals who are national leaders in improving patient quality and safety (in the areas of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and reducing surgical complications), reducing

What's Going On Around St. Charles County

2011-12-31T01:41:00.003-06:00

Make A Difference - Become A Backstopper

2011-12-29T03:06:00.001-06:00

Peruque Creek Road Closed Today

2011-12-28T02:48:00.000-06:00

Peruque Creek Road will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. to allow for the replacement of a culvert pipe. The entire road will be re-opened the same day by 3:30 p.m. The construction area for the pipe crossing is located approximately 3 miles north of Highway 79. Peruque Creek Road will remain open on either side of the closure area, but no through

Airport's Official Shuttle Expands Into St. Charles

2011-12-28T02:46:00.001-06:00

GO BEST Express, the official shuttle company for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, has added St. Charles to its network of service destinations which includes downtown St. Louis, Clayton, Forest Park, Central West End, Riverport, Westport and Creve Coeur. St. Charles service includes the areas in zip codes 63301 and 63303. GO BEST Express vans leave the airport every 15 to 30 minutes

2011-12-24T08:04:00.001-06:00

Christmas Tree Recycling Available Throughout St. Charles County

2011-12-24T07:58:00.002-06:00

After the Yuletide celebration, give one more gift by recycling your natural Christmas tree so that i my be turned into mulch of fish habitat. Again this year, St. Charles County is partnering with area municipalities to offer residents this free service at various sites from December 26 through January 18. Be sure to remove the tree stand, decorations and plastic bag or cover before leaving your

Lake Saint Louis Christmas Tree Disposal

2011-12-24T07:55:00.002-06:00

The City of Lake Saint Louis has established a drop off site for Christmas trees near their maintenance facility in Founders Park (#7 Freymuth Road). Please remember to remove all tinsel and ornament hooks and do not bag trees in plastic. Trees may be dropped off at this location during daylight hours beginning December 26th through January 17th. Christmas Tree pickup is also available through

Linda Cline Promoted To Property Manager At Sachs Properties, Inc.

2011-12-22T00:13:00.003-06:00

Wentzville resident, Linda Cline, has been promoted to property manager at Sachs Properties, Inc., the developer of the 1500-acre master planned Chesterfield Village in Chesterfield. Cline will continue to cultivate tenant relationships, ensure properties are properly maintained, oversee improvements and develop annual budgets for 15 properties. Cline has been serving the needs of Sachs' tenants

Automaker's $380M Expansion & 1,620 Jobs Creation Plan Honored

2011-12-22T00:08:00.002-06:00

The General Motors Assembly Plant in Wentzville, Mo., has been chosen as December’s recipient of the monthly Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County for the automakers’ $380 million expansion plans and the 1,620 new jobs they are creating by 2014. The E.D. Roundtable is a standing committee of the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles

Local Financial Advisor Opens Edward Jones Office In Dardenne Prairie

2011-12-20T01:19:00.004-06:00

Gary Weber celebrated the new location with a ribbon cutting on November 3rd. In attendance for the celebration were family, friends, clients and representatives of the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. Gary Weber Edward Jones office is located in Dardenne Prairie at 2032 Hanley Road Dardenne Prairie MO 63368. To find out more about Gary Weber please call 636-695-2691

Holiday Happenings Around St. Charles County

2011-12-20T01:17:00.002-06:00

Local Woman Encourages Community To Spread The Power Of “Thank You”

2011-12-18T00:11:00.002-06:00

Deborah Mace, a St. Charles resident, launched her unique Website Thank You Is Timeless in early July with the hope of spreading the power of “thank you” nationwide. The site allows an individual to publicly thank someone who had an effect on their life, and would like the rest of the world, including that person to know. Since its launch, the site has spread throughout the St. Louis community

Missouri Wine & Gifts Is Now Open

2011-12-18T00:02:00.003-06:00

James Watkins and Laura Pearia cut the ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening of Missouri Wine and Gifts on Saturday, December 3. Missouri Wine and Gifts offers a unique combination of both convenience and selection of a retail wine store, while offering the atmosphere and services of a winery. This approach has been well received by their customers. They remain dedicated to the idea of providing

Monday's Council Meeting Moved Up To 6 p.m.

2011-12-17T23:47:00.002-06:00

The last scheduled meeting of the year for the St. Charles County Council will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 19 in the Council Chambers of the Executive Building, 100 North Third Street, in St. Charles. The meeting was moved up an hour from the normal starting time of 7 p.m. The Council is expected to vote on the 2012 budget.

1st Financial Credit Union Sponsors An Adopt-A-Family Through Crisis Nursery

2011-12-17T23:42:00.002-06:00

1st Financial Federal Credit Union located in St. Charles, Hazelwood, downtown St. Louis and Wentzville, partnered with the Crisis Nursery to sponsor a needy family this holiday season. The employees of 1st Financial donated toys, clothes, cash, gift cards, cleaning supplies and personal items."We had an overwhelming response from the employees! We were able to provide every item on our family's

New Year's Eve Bingo At Wentzville Community Club

2011-12-17T23:40:00.001-06:00

24 Carrot Award Winners Set "Gold" Standard In St. Charles County

2011-12-15T01:13:00.003-06:00

Tthe St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment has announced its 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award winners for 2011 − eight local eateries that demonstrated excellence in food safety, sanitation and successful employee education this year. Presented by the Division of Environmental Health and Protection, this marks the fifth consecutive

The Meadows Announces Two New Store Openings!

2011-12-15T00:53:00.003-06:00

The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis shopping center is adding two new retailers opening this holiday season. Parmida Home and See's Candies holiday store will complement the 35 upscale retailers and eateries already found at The Meadows outdoor shopping center located at I-64/US 40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard.Parmida Home is a leading boutique of exquisite home living and entertaining

St. Charles County HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS!

2011-12-13T00:46:00.001-06:00

Real Estate Tax Bills Available On-Line

2011-12-12T12:43:00.002-06:00

Real estate tax bills are now available on-line at the County website, www.sccmo.org, and payment can be made through the Collector of Revenue's home page. Personal property tax bills have been mailed. They are also available on-line. There has been a delay in mailing real estate tax bills, but you can go to the County's website, click on the "Property Tax Bills" icon and follow the instructions.

Wentzville Hires Lisa Harrison As New Police Chief

2011-12-12T01:19:00.000-06:00

Mayor Paul Lambi and Wentzville’s board of aldermen are proud to announce their selection of Lisa Harrison, a Missouri native who currently serves in the Boynton Beach, Florida police department, as Wentzville’s new Chief of Police. Harrison’s first day on the job will be January 3, 2012, stepping into a position vacated when Chief Robert Noonan retired in October of 2011.

Holiday Toy Drive Collecting Gifts For Children In St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren & Franklin Counties

2011-12-08T09:56:00.002-06:00

Each year, Crider Health Center hosts an Annual Holiday Gift Drive to collect gifts for children in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Franklin Counties who would otherwise not have a gift to open on Christmas morning. Local businesses have partnered with Crider Health Center and will serve as hosts for a giving tree location. Trees, adorned with ornaments displaying the wish list of a child,

Wentzville School District Attendance Assignments For 2012-13 School Year

2011-12-08T09:49:00.003-06:00

Construction in the Wentzville School District continues on schedule, and 20 new classrooms at South Middle School will be ready for students in August of 2012. In order to alleviate crowding at Frontier Middle School and in preparation for the opening of the new high school in 2013, the District has begun the process of changing some school attendance assignments. This is not a school boundary

Fleur de Lis Garden Society Presents Citation To Progress West HealthCare Center

2011-12-08T09:44:00.002-06:00

On September 8, 2011 representatives of the Fleur de Lis Garden Society presented Progress West HealthCare Center with a Citation of Commendation. The Citation is in recognition of meritorious service for community betterment through the execution of superior landscape design and plant material. The landscape architectural firms were HOK www.hok.com and Arcturis www.arcturis.com. Progress West

Crider Health Center Receives $500 Donation from Troy Dental Care

2011-12-08T09:40:00.004-06:00

Dr. Mary Berk-Mooney presents Heidi Fairbanks of the Crider Health Center with a check for $500. In November, the blockbuster movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part I opened in theaters across the nation. Regardless of whether movie viewers are on Team Jacob or Team Edward, they all have one thing in common…they love the Twilight movies. Dr. Mary Berk-Mooney of Troy Dental Care made the

Local Youths To Perform A School Edition Of "It's A Wonderful Life" Dec. 16-18 At SCC

2011-12-07T10:46:00.003-06:00

Brock Birkner as George Bailey (left), Amanda Blythe as Mary Bailey (middle) and James Maasen as Clarence (right) will perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dec. 16-18 at SCC.The Young People’s Theatre of St. Charles Community College will present “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dec. 16-18 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus.The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday,

Proclamations Honoring World War II Veterans On Pearl Harbor Day

2011-12-07T10:42:00.001-06:00

Proclamations honoring our living World War II veterans were sent out by the County Executive's office last week, recognizing those who served in the war on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, 1941. If you are a World War II veterans and you did not receive the proclamation, please contact John Sonderegger, Public Information Coordinator, at 636-949-1864 or email to

St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center Hosts Annual Holiday Event December 17

2011-12-06T10:51:00.002-06:00

If you’re seeking to add a cuddly pet to your household this holiday, look no further than the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center. Situated at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., in St. Peters, the center will host its annual Holiday Pet Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, where you can interact with dogs or cats to find the “purr-fect” pal.In addition to consultations and

Holiday Night Lights Walk Through Is Monday, December 12

2011-12-06T10:16:00.002-06:00

Monday, December 12th from 6-8 pm the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Holiday Night Lights will be open to pedestrian traffic only for our special Walk Through night. Guests will be allowed to stroll at their own pace along the one-mile lighted display route. When they are ready, they may stop in the Kolb building and enjoy some refreshments and visit with Santa Claus. Don’t forget your camera

St. Charles County Holiday Happenings

2011-12-05T10:09:00.002-06:00

"Safe Holidays Survival Guide" Presentation Being Offered By Lake Saint Louis Police Department

2011-12-01T05:18:00.002-06:00

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is sponsoring a "Safe Holidays Survival Guide" presentation by Community Resource Officer Susan Ochs on December 13 at 6:30 p.m. The educational event, which focuses on personal and home safety during the holiday season, will be held at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 500 Cedar Circle Drive in Lake Saint Louis. There is no fee for attending and the program,

The Meadows in Lake Saint Louis Comes Alive With Christmas!

2011-12-01T05:15:00.001-06:00

Shoppers are sharing in the magic of The Meadows this holiday season. New store openings, free pictures with Santa, festive holiday events and holiday caroling groups continue to make The Meadows the premiere holiday shopping destination in St. Charles County. Kicking off the holiday season is the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Clock Tower Plaza. With hundreds of

Christmas Open House & Shopping Tour in Wentzville This Saturday!

2011-12-01T05:08:00.004-06:00

This Saturday, December 3rd, the first ever Christmas Open House & Shopping Tour will be held in The Village Square Center in downtown historic Wentzville. This event will be held from 12-5 p.m. Come and visit local businesses and kick off your holiday shopping! Enjoy holiday refreshments, special discounts and free giveaways! There will be a special guest Santa traveling from business to

Donations Now Being Accepted For 4th Annual Helping Hands Holiday Charity Event

2011-12-01T05:01:00.002-06:00

Global Spectrum, managers of the St. Charles Convention Center, are no accepting donations to be distributed at the fourth annual Helping Hands for the Holidays charity event on December 15th from 4-7 p.m. Items that are being requested are canned food, personal care items, and winter clothing. These items will be distributed to individuals in need that attend the event on December 15th on a

Wentzville School District Holiday Assistance Program

2011-11-29T01:38:00.003-06:00

Each year in December the Wentzville School District Holiday Assistance Program helps to provide gifts for needy students and their families. Last year over 350 families and more than 1,000 children received assistance in this charitable effort! The program, coordinated by the Wentzville School District Community Relations Department and the school counselors, works with a variety of community