News across Greater St. Louis

Council to Pursue Comprehensive Assessment of City Hall Building
The assessment will cover architectural and structural conditions, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable building codes, security, and space utilization.

Parks and Recreation Department Now Hiring
The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring a Full Time Recreation Assistant - Programs & Athletics!

Old Orchard Fall Festival Set for October 24-25
This year’s festival brings together over 55 vendors and regional artisans, offering everything from handmade goods to unique fall finds.

Council Recognizes 125 Year Anniversary for Holy Redeemer School
Webster Groves City Council has proclaimed Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 as “Holy Redeemer School Weekend.”

From Jack-O-Lantern to Compost: Join the Pumpkin Smash
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, 2026. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blackburn Park in the Jackson Road parking lot.

SS4A Grant: Base Phase Preliminary Design Agreement
Webster Groves City Council has approved an engineering services agreement for preliminary design work associated with the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.

City of St. Peters Announces Holiday Hours for Columbus Day
St. Peters City Hall, Municipal Court, Cultural Arts Centre, and Police Records Division will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

St. Louis Class of 1956 Marks 70 Years
Nine graduates from the St. Louis High School Class of 1956 celebrated their 70th reunion last Wednesday. The event was held at the Blue Shamrock Restaurant in St. Louis, where the classmates have met in recent years. Reunions were once held every five years, but the group has…

Coco (6:00PM Start) Oct. 6 $3 Movie Tuesday
SPECIAL 6PM START FOR COCO Tickets on sale the the Wildey ticket office starting at 10am day of show, cash or check only. (card or cash accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 5pm. All seats are general admission.

Lola Hunt – Obituary
Lola (McGill) Hunt, 97, of Alma, passed away on Sept. 9, 2026, at Schnepp’s Nursing Home in St. Louis. She was born in Alma on Aug. 29, 1929, to George and Bernice McGill. She married Fred Hunt on Valentine’s Day in 1948, beginning a marriage and life together centered around…

Edwardsville Names Deputy Chief as New Director of Police as Chief Prepares to Retire
Major Michael Lybarger has spent his entire law enforcement career with the Edwardsville Police Department.

Jersey County looks as options as ambulance service in jeopardy
By Steven Spencer River County News Jersey County is weighing their options on how to provide support for ambulance service, as the Jersey Community Hospital Ambulance is struggling with costs. Jersey County Chairman Mark Wagner said things are to the point where the community is…