Recent state and federal grant funding cuts will make it difficult to fight the war on drugs in Jefferson County.
Read More »Arnold City administrator resigns
The Arnold City Administrator suddenly resigned June 28, citing personal reasons
Read More »Brooks’ verdict could significantly reduce sentence
Robert R. Brooks, who was serving a life sentence in prison for murder, could potentially be set free in two and a half years.
Read More »Port project moves forward despite Doe Run closing
Despite the recent announcement by the Doe Run Company that it will not build a lead processing facility in Herculaneum, the Jefferson County Port Authority is moving ahead with plans for a port facility.
Read More »Comtrea to offer primary health care
The predominantly mental health care provider is planning to expand its services to offer a primary health care program.
Read More »Jefferson County loses two longtime employees to retirement
Jefferson County will lose the top two public works employees in August. Bill Koehrer, director of public works, and Steve Oldham, deputy director, have announced they both plan to retire.
Read More »New trial begins for accused cop killer
The second murder trial for former police officer Robert R. Brooks began on June 26.
Read More »Council votes to change meeting rules
The Jefferson County Council has made changes to the rules governing council meetings, aimed at speeding them up, but a heated discussion always can run out the clock.
Read More »Crystal City leaders learn about Sunshine Law standards
The Missouri Sunshine Law is the most often-violated of the state’s statutes. So says Tom Durkin, public education director for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.
Read More »County council holds off on used car lot
The Jefferson County Council decided at its June 11 meeting to take under advisement a plan to allow automotive sales and leasing in a CC2 non-planned community commercial zone district in Hillsboro.
Read More »Longtime Mastodon Fair leader dies at 86
A longtime educator and nature lover passed away on the morning of June 8.
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