Perhaps the longest serving public servant Jefferson County has ever had plans to retire at the end of this year.
Read More »Engelbach tops Groeteke by 4 votes
Challenger George “Bob” Engelbach appears to have beaten incumbent Jefferson County Council Charles Groeteke of District 4 in the primary election. Engelbach received 1,036 votes to Groeteke’s 1,032.
Read More »Voters to decide whether to allow Fox School District to issue $18.5 million bond
The money would be used to upgrade the school’s technology, improve school facilities, purchase school buses and convert the existing athletic facilities into multipurpose facilities.
Read More »Five running for two spots on Jefferson County Council
While the Jefferson County Tea Party may have been the impetus to sweep the Republicans into office during the 2010 elections, at a recent debate just one of the candidates running for County Council showed up — Richard Blowers, who is running for County Council District 4.
Read More »Eight candidates seeking two county offices
The Aug. 7 primary ballot will have contested races for two county seats, treasurer and assessor. Here’s an overview of those races
Read More »Attorney General may sue Arnold over visitor log
The Missouri Attorney General’s office has threatened a lawsuit against the city of Arnold if it does not comply with a Sunshine Law request by one of its council members.
Read More »Numerous races for state representatives will be contested in the Aug. 7 Primary Election
In District 111, which includes northwest Jefferson County, two Republicans will compete, with the winner to face Michael Frame in the November election. Frame, D-Eureka, served as the state representative of District 105 from 2006-2010.
Read More »Classic car business seeks to add banquet amenities
Passing Lane Motors is hoping to combine its classic cars such as James Cagney’s personal 1961 Rolls Royce Bentley or Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ 1974 BMW with a banquet facility to host events.
Read More »Residents leery about license plate scanner
Some residents are leery about a proposed license plate scanner system requested by the Arnold Police Department.
Read More »Four Republicans vie to face Sheriff Boyer
Fighting the drug problem is the main focus in the election for Jefferson County sheriff, as four Republican contenders will compete in the Aug. 7 primary election. However, it may be an uphill battle as recent state and federal funding cuts will reduce the manpower for the drug task force.
Read More »Hillsboro makes second attempt for library
An effort to establish a Hillsboro-area library in Jefferson County will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.
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