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Which former St. Charles Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By St. Charles Times | Mar 9, 2024

This former St. Charles Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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St. Charles Times area weekly mass times

By St. Charles Times | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Charles Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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February: 671 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities in St. Charles County

By St. Charles Times | Mar 9, 2024

There were 671 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Charles County as of February.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Charles County in week ending Mar. 2?

By St. Charles Times | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Charles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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670 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Charles County as of Q4 2023

By St. Charles Times | Mar 7, 2024

There were 670 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Charles County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Charles County in week ending Mar. 2?

By St. Charles Times | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Charles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Charles County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

By St. Charles Times | Mar 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Charles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Charles County in week ending Mar. 2

By St. Charles Times | Mar 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Charles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former St. Charles Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By St. Charles Times | Mar 2, 2024

These former St. Charles Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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St. Charles Times area weekly mass times

By St. Charles Times | Mar 2, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Charles Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Proposition K: Capital Sales Tax Renewal for St. Charles County Government

By St. Charles Times | Mar 1, 2024

On March 1, 2024, St. Charles County residents will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition K, a crucial measure concerning the renewal of a 1/4-cent sales tax for the county government. This tax, initially approved by voters in 1991 and subsequently re-approved twice, is not a sales tax hike or a property tax but rather a means of sustaining essential services for the community.A significant portion of the funds generated by Proposition K, close to 40 percent, is allocated to public safety initiatives. County Executive Steve Ehlmann emphasized the importance of...

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Flood Buyout Applications Open in Northern St. Charles County

By St. Charles Times | Mar 1, 2024

Federal buyout money is set to aid homeowners affected by the 2019 flood in parts of northern St. Charles County, although financial constraints mean not everyone will benefit from this aid. The County has secured a $15.7 million federal grant, allowing for the potential purchase of up to 100 homes out of the over 900 properties flooded in St. Charles County, Portage Des Sioux, and West Alton."If you are interested in selling your home and moving out of the flood zone, complete the form included with the letter. There is a federal process the County must follow, and not...

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Judge Makes History as First Woman, Naturalized Immigrant from St. Charles on State Court of Appeals

By St. Charles Times | Mar 1, 2024

The Honorable Rebeca M. Navarro-McKelvey of St. Charles is set to make history as the first woman from St. Charles and the first naturalized immigrant from St. Charles to sit on the court of appeals. Navarro-McKelvey, who was elected in 2020 as the Division 1 Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in St. Charles, will be sworn in on March 18.Having previously served as an associate judge for Division 13 and as the chief legal counsel for the 11th Judicial Circuit Family Court, Navarro-McKelvey's appointment to the Court of Appeals is a significant milestone. St....

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Vehicle-Related Thefts in St. Charles County Have Plummeted Since 2020

By St. Charles Times | Mar 1, 2024

Vehicle-related thefts in St. Charles County have significantly decreased since 2020, thanks to the efforts of the Criminal Interdiction Task Force. According to Police Chief Kurt Frisz, the task force's proactive approach has led to a substantial drop in theft-related incidents. He states, "You’re going to be held accountable when you’re caught stealing in St. Charles County. We don’t do a catch-and-release program here. If you get arrested, you’re going to sit in jail."The formation of the task force in 2021 has proven to be a successful strategy in combating crime. The...

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Spotlight On: The Division of Development Review

By St. Charles Times | Mar 1, 2024

The Division of Development Review, a crucial part of the Department of Community Development, plays a significant role in ensuring that building projects adhere to regulations and do not disrupt the surrounding community. Rich Gnecco, the Division Director, highlighted the importance of their work, stating, "Our bread and butter is reviewing engineering plans for private development."One of the key responsibilities of the Development Review Division is to protect natural waterways by minimizing stormwater runoff, erosion, and pollution. Gnecco emphasized the team's focus...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Charles County rise or fall in 2021?

By St. Charles Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Charles County received $6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Which former St. Charles Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By St. Charles Times | Feb 25, 2024

This former St. Charles Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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St. Charles Times area weekly mass times

By St. Charles Times | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Charles Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Charles County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 17

By St. Charles Times | Feb 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Charles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in St. Charles County as of Q4 2023?

By St. Charles Times | Feb 23, 2024

Lewis and Clark Gardens, the third largest nursing home in St. Charles County, aided an average of 79.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.