Community News Publications

27/08/2025

Conway Elementary program in Ladue School District recognized nationally.
“The Rambassadors represent what’s best about our schools: leadership, compassion, and a commitment to lifting others up."

The Ladue School District is thrilled to announce that Conway Elementary’s Rambassadors: Student-Led Character and Inclusion program has been recognized as a 2025 Promising Practice by Character.org — a national honor that celebrates innovative initiatives cultivating a culture of character and ...

26/08/2025

Surveyors recently conducted a site visit at Affinia Healthcare to review critical operational areas to ensure high quality care for patients.

Affinia Healthcare has earned a score of 100 percent on a recent operational review by the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA).  HRSA surveyors recently conducted a site visit at Affinia Healthcare to review critical operational areas to ensure high quality care for patients. With t...

26/08/2025

Walker Elementary students spent the summer learning their food comes from farms and the products used in everyday life come from agriculture.

Walker Elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer. The school partnered with Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) to provide students with ten foundational lessons on agriculture topics, teaching ...

25/08/2025

O’Fallon fire station becomes first in St. Charles County to install Safe Haven Baby Box, offering a secure option for newborn surrender.
O'Fallon Fire Protection District

In mid-July, O’Fallon Fire Protection District Station No. 3 became the first location in St. Charles County to house a Safe Haven Baby Box. The box, which was donated by O’Fallon Knights of Columbus 2269 and its ladies’ Auxiliary, was blessed in a ceremony by Assumption of O’Fallon senior a...

25/08/2025

A new leader is in charge at North County Christian School .

Dr. Melinda Vandevort has been hired as the new school superintendent of North County Christian School. She is replacing Dr. Greg Clark who recently retired. Dr. Vandevort holds master’s degrees in Educational Administration and Educational Instructional Technology. Her Doctorate is in Educational...

24/08/2025

Lutheran North senior running back Martez Stephenson had a stellar junior season in helping lead the Crusaders to the Class 4 state football championship, and he’s ready for one final run with his team.
Lutheran North

When he has the football in his hands, Martez Stephenson wants to leave no doubt about his ability. The Lutheran North senior running back, who lives in Florissant, went so far as to make a lofty comparison to an NFL talent when describing his game. “I pattern my game after (Detroit Lions running ...

24/08/2025

📸 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🎒
Show off those first-day smiles for a chance to win one of 3 prize packages and be featured in the paper!

📅 Enter by: August 31
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Let’s kick off the school year in style! 🚌✏️

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24/08/2025

Motorists who use Emke Road in St. Charles County will have to take an alternate route this week.

The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Emke Road near Augusta Bottom Road weather permitting, Monday, August 25, to replace a culvert.  The closure is anticipated to last two days. Traffic will be required to use an alternate route around the closure while the work takes place. Local ...

23/08/2025

TREE House of Greater St. Louis to host 50th anniversary open house Aug. 24.

TREE House of Greater St. Louis, a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, is thrilled to announce its 50th Anniversary Open House and Community Celebration on Sunday, August 24.  The community is invited to an Open House from 1-5 p.m....

22/08/2025

🎒📸 Back to School Photo Contest! 📸🎒

School is back — and we want to see your first-day photos! Share your best back-to-school pic for a chance to win Six Flags tickets! 🏆✨

👕 First-day outfits
🎒 Backpack poses
📚 Classroom snapshots
😄 Smiling students

📅 Enter by: August 31
📍 How to enter: https://bit.ly/4lpnMSH

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the new school year in style — and win! 🚌✏️

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20/08/2025

𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄!
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20/08/2025

Jaylen Ballard returns for a senior season at Francis Howell with some lofty goals for new coach Aaron Callaway and the Vikings.
Francis Howell School District Francis Howell High School

When it comes to how he wants to live his life, Jaylen Ballard really does enjoy the simple things – even in the digital age. The Francis Howell senior running back/defensive back, who said he loves to spend time online playing games and with other forms of social media, is really all about fulfil...