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Putting ‘super’ in superintendent  Hazelwood School District Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart has been recognized as National Superintendent of the Year By Charlotte Beard Every year the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS), which represents and advocates for education leaders nationwide, bestows upon one individual from around the country the honor of National Superintendent of the…

The sounds of Germany The St. Charles’ German Sister City Chapter is championing the arrival of its sister city, Ludwigsburg, Germany, and its zither club, with three concerts By Brett Auten A unique and historic sound will chime through the area as August comes to a close. The St. Charles’ German Sister City Chapter is…

The science of fighting crime The St. Charles County Police Department increases investigative resources with a new 3D scanner that aids crime scene investigations  By Kristen Dragotto It is no secret that the St. Charles County Police Department has an exceptional Forensic Services Unit. The unit is comprised of six civilian investigators, one civilian evidence…

Riding for safety  The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department Third Annual Bike Safety Rodeo helps young riders learn the rules of the road By Brett Auten You are never too old to learn. The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging children ages 4-15-years-old to bring their bike and a helmet…

School districts across St. Louis County get students prepared for the upcoming school year with a variety of events By Charlotte Beard It has become a norm for communities to receive support from various nonprofits in providing backpack events in preparation for kids returning to school. However, school districts have also become more involved in…

Powering up Hazelwood Construction set to begin on $63 million POWERplex Sports Resort, a youth sports campus on the site of the former St. Louis Outlet Mall By Charlotte Beard After Aug. 30, construction will begin at the former St. Louis Outlet Mall to convert it to POWERplex Sports Resort, a $63 million campus for…

Courageous canines  St. Charles County Police K9 Unit is more than meets the eye By Kristen Dragotto Police departments function as a team, with each member bringing a different skill set to provide effective law enforcement to the community. This is especially true when it comes to the four-legged members of the St. Charles County…

As the floodwaters recede, cleanup is underway all across the region as volunteers and officials remove trash and debris from affected areas By Brett Auten The city of St. Peters is organizing a flood debris pickup at 370 Lakeside Park on Saturday. The city is seeking volunteers to help with the cleanup, that will take…