The final week of the 2014 legislative session included the passage of approximately 100 bills, including tax-cut legislation, a controversial school transfer measure and changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for drug felons.
Read More »Parties active in promoting primary candidates
Candidate activity is picking up among Republicans and Democrats leading up to the Aug. 5 primary election.
Read More »County council considers proposal for winery
The Jefferson County Council has taken under advisement a proposal for a winery about a quarter-mile east of Pioneer and Amy Clark roads in Hillsboro.
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Read More »Changes proposed for stop signs, speed limits
Public input is wanted on amendments to Jefferson County’s traffic code, including changes to speed limits and stop signs at various locations.
Read More »City of Arnold settles claim with former councilman
A defamation lawsuit former Arnold Councilman Ken Moss filed against city officials and a private investigator has been settled, but the city would not disclose terms of the agreement.
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Read More »Judge says county’s treatment courts save public tax dollars
The Jefferson County Drug Courts are marking National Drug Court Month in May with a variety of events.
Read More »Scrap metal recycling facility would be located in Festus
The Jefferson County Council gave first-round approval Monday to development projects in Festus and outside the city of Arnold.
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Read More »Grant would establish Jefferson County veterans court
The circuit court’s office in Jefferson County hopes to add to its list of treatment alternatives through a program for veterans.
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Read More »New Pevely board causes upheaval
During one of two closed sessions that evening, the board voted to continue using the services of law firm Lashly & Baer but to not allow attorney Melissa Vighi to represent the city.
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Read More »Hillsboro to start collecting from parking meters
Beginning Monday, visitors will have to pay for parking anywhere near the Jefferson County Courthouse in Hillsboro.
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Read More »Petition seeks to expose posters on Internet site
A petition seeking damages for libel and libel per se has been filed by three of the four people who received letters from the Fox School District last year warning them to curtail alleged “threats, defamation and harassment.”
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