In addition to picking up a doughnut or a tankful of gas, patrons at the Express Mart stores in Jefferson County might soon be able to sample a chardonnay.
Read More »De Soto school superintendent under investigation
Perhaps Andy Jay Arbeitman’s self-proclaimed orneriness as a youngster has come back to haunt him. He's in trouble again.
Read More »Pony Bird marks 35th anniversary
June 13 will mark 35 years for Pony Bird providing care for those with intellectual and physical disabilities in the community.
Read More »Inmate found dead in Jefferson County Jail
Bradley Gene Kingery, 24, of St. Louis, was found unresponsive by two cellmates.
Read More »Habitat for Humanity to build four new homes
Habitat for Humanity organizers hope that having theme-based build days will encourage more participation in the building of four homes.
Read More »Fundraising campaign kicks off for food pantry
A fundraising campaign to raise money for the new facility of the Arnold Food Pantry at 2024 Key West Drive has begun.
Read More »Festus may allow urban chickens
While initially opposed to the idea of allowing residents to raise chickens in their backyards, the city of Festus now plans to reconsider the prospect at a future work session.
Read More »New Unified Development Order hits late roadblocks
While proposed changes to the Unified Development Order are said to help small businesses, some in the real estate industry believe it will hurt others.
Read More »Jefferson County adds to transportation panel
Jefferson County Executive Ken Waller and Sheriff Oliver “Glenn” Boyer have been appointed by Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley, R-Perryville, to serve on the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs.
Read More »Zoning changes aimed at helping small businesses
After a lengthy discussion, the Jefferson County Council gave initial support to most of a bill making revisions to the code of ordinances regarding development plans, zoning regulations, building setbacks, street standards and other issues.
Read More »Jefferson Regional may merge with Mercy Health
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City and Mercy Health announced on May 9 that the two organizations have entered into exclusive negotiations for a potential transition of Jefferson Regional into Mercy.
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