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Long Island Press
Published September 07Going Places: Gateway Arch National Park is a Surprising and Relevant Monument to USA’s Western Expansion
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com I must have spent about two hours in St. Louis’ Old Courthouse before exiting out the riverfront door to continue on to the Gateway Arch, stopping to take in the inspiring statue of Dred and Harriet Scott. The…
Go Solar with Switch Together
Switch Together is a group buying initiative that helps residents purchase rooftop solar, electric vehicle chargers, and battery storage at a significant discount.
Drone Unit Among Specialized Units at Webster Groves Police Department
Detective Julian Rivera obtained his remote pilot certificate from the FAA to support police field operations.
Firefighters Participate in Hose Line Attack Training
Battalion Chief Nicholas Hercules says crews are reviewing different stretches for apartment-style fires.
Webster Groves Firefighters Testing Hydrants
The Fire Department is asking for your help to keep hydrants free of obstruction, including landscaping, shrubs, plants, fences, decorative items and other objects.
First Section of Box Culvert Nearly Complete on North Elm
The culvert will carry Shady Grove Creek beneath the roadway with the capacity to capture additional stormwater during flash flood events.
Council to Consider Formal Resolution on “City of the Arts” Slogan
The Arts Commission highlighted three reasons for formalizing the slogan: it is authentic, economically valuable, and distinctive.
Public Hearing Held for 2026 Property Tax Rates
Under the preliminary 2026 rates, Webster Groves’ residential property tax rates would remain unchanged for General Operations, Street Improvements, Pension and Debt Service.
City of Edwardsville
Published September 03Police Chief Announces Retirement After 30 Years With Edwardsville Department
Chief Fillback spent his entire law enforcement career with Edwardsville, beginning his tenure as an officer in August of 1996.
A Novel Blend Serves up an Unexpected Twist in Downtown Clayton
Two stories are stepping off the library shelves and onto Boulevard West’s (BLVD’s) menu this September after Clayton readers helped write an unexpected ending for A Novel Blend.
Pet Adoption Center West Taking Shape
St. Charles County is laying plans for a second pet adoption center, located in the western part of the county.
St. Charles County Cuts Ties with Flock Cameras
The St. Charles County Police Department has ended its use of Flock license plate readers (LPRs) and adopted new safeguards for requesting information on license plates after a new audit tool revealed a civilian police employee misused the Flock system.