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Dennis Hancock

Judge reinstates Councilman Hancock amid nepotism allegations

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 6, 2024

Last week’s St. Louis County Council meeting was a roller coaster after a judge reinstated 3rd District Councilman Dennis Hancock, R-Fenton, to his full authority as a council member during the meeting,...

Operation Food Search and the county library offers free after school meals at libraries including Weber Road, pictured above in 2019. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis County Library.

Weber Road Branch providing after-school meals

September 6, 2024

After-school meals are available at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library for the 2024-25 school year in partnership with Operation Food Search. Meals will be served at the Weber Road...

Council members Mark Harder and former Councilwoman Colleen Wasinger listen to then-Councilman Sam Page speak during a Ethics Committee meeting in 2024.

St. Louis county manager proposal stalls at County Council

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 28, 2024

St. Louis County will continue to operate under a county executive form of government after a proposal to switch to a county manager system failed to move forward. Seventh District Councilman Mark Harder,...

Dennis Hancock

Dennis Hancock barred from St. Louis County Council over nepotism allegations

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 27, 2024

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed an order Tuesday barring Dennis Hancock from acting as a St. Louis County Council member. A judge issued a preliminary order prohibiting Hancock...

Fifth District Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, center, listens to members of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership board testify in 2019 along with 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, left, and 7th District Councilman Mark Harder.

St. Louis County Council considers pros and cons of a county manager

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 20, 2024

The St. Louis County Council held a Committee of the Whole Meeting last week to discuss a proposal to change the county’s current system of government from a county executive-centered one to one led...

Crestwood hosting free electronics recycling event for St. Louis County residents

Crestwood hosting free electronics recycling event for St. Louis County residents

August 16, 2024

Crestwood will host a free community electronic recycling event Saturday, Aug. 24 at city hall 1 Detjen Drive, from 9 a.m. to noon. Anything with a chord can be recylced. Fees may apply for televisions,...

Operation Food Search and the county library will offer free after-school meals at libraries for the upcoming school year, including the Weber Road Branch, pictured above in 2019. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis County Library.

After-school meals start Aug. 19 at Weber Road library branch

August 15, 2024

After-school meals will be available at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library for the upcoming school year beginning Aug. 19, in partnership with Operation Food Search. Meals...

Election signs along the entrance to the polls at Sperreng Middle School along Tesson Ferry Road on Election Day in August 2020.

South County election results from the August 2024 primaries

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 14, 2024

A number of local primary races were decided in elections on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Among the key races for South County, 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville, lost his reelection bid in the Republican...

The current St. Louis County flag, per CRWFlags.com.

Weigh in on the next St. Louis County flag design

August 13, 2024

St. Louis County is designing a new flag and wants residents to weigh in. The county will host a workshop Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Grant's View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road,...

St. Louis County residents can sign up for senior property tax freeze updates ahead of application phase

St. Louis County residents can sign up for senior property tax freeze updates ahead of application phase

August 13, 2024

St. Louis County residents can stay informed on the county's Senior Property Tax Program by signing up for updates on the county website. Residents can sign up by visiting the program's webpage and...

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