General Press Releases All Archives 11.30.23 Homeowners Warned: Take Steps to Detect Property Fraud St. Charles County property owners will get a warning about title theft and property fraud with their tax bills this year. 11.1.23 St. Charles County Modernizing Its 911 System The next generation of 911 is coming to St. Charles County, after the County Council voted to authorize an agreement between the County and the cities of Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, and Wentzville to modernize the emergency phone system. 10.26.23 Buckner Road to Close at Route Z Nov. 1-3 10.17.23 Sharon Drive to Close Between Dennis Drive and Terry Drive Oct. 23-Nov. 3 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Sharon Drive between Dennis Drive and Terry Drive from Monday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 3, weather permitting. The closure is necessary to replace a culvert pipe. 9.27.23 St. Charles County 'Flu Fighters' Offer Free Drive-Thru Flu Vaccinations Oct. 6 9.25.23 Young Adults Challenged to Get Charged Up for Career Event at Job Center of St. Charles... Young adults looking to energize their career opportunities are encouraged to join Charge!, a youth career program offered through the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. 8.29.23 St. Charles County Police Get New Tool to Help Children Experiencing Autism Events 8.22.23 St. Charles County Honors Purple Heart Recipients 8.7.23 Kevin Killeen Named Managing Director of St. Charles County Office of Communications 7.25.23 St. Charles County Police Plan 'Night Out' With Community Subdivisions 7.20.23 St. Charles County Police Protect Community With Latest Public Safety Technology 6.20.23 County Veterans Reach Milestone; Collect 10,000 Flags For Honorable Retirement 6.19.23 5-Plus Miles of Scenic Water Trail Added to Dardenne Creek Blueway 6.9.23 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor 6.5.23 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor is mailing approximately 39,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change on June 6. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2023 personal property assessments will receive the notice. 5.30.23 St. Charles County Law Enforcement Priorities Include Mental Health Crisis Training 5.22.23 St. Charles County Government Military Veterans Hosting Flag Collection June 14 5.16.23 Joint Statement from Regional Prosecutors on Kim Gardner Resignation 5.8.23 Portage Road Closure May 15-23 5.2.23 St. Charles County Police School Resource Officers Shift Focus to Training, Community... When the final bell rings and schools in St. Charles County let out for summer break, the police officers who keep those schools safe don’t take a three-month vacation. 4.21.23 Woodstream Drive to Close South of McClay Road May 1-18_ 4.19.23 St. Charles County Assessor Sending Notices of Real Estate Assessment Starting April 24 4.18.23 St. Charles County Highway Projects Underway to Reduce Congestion Improve Safety 4.13.23 Island Road to Close North of Highway H April 24-27 4.6.23 St. Charles County Assessor Hosting Community QA Sessions About Reassessments 4.4.23 St. Charles County Adopt-A-County-Road Program Promotes Environmental Stewardship 3.30.23 St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Announces Retirement from Public Office St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar has requested that St. Charles County Government release the following statement. Mr. Lohmar will not be taking questions from the media and the County has no additional information to add to his statement. 3.22.23 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property 3.6.23 St. Charles County Election Authority to Offer 'No Excuse' Voting at Satellite Location 2.15.23 St. Charles County Police Crime Lab Advancing DNA Analysis Contributions with New Software 2.14.23 St. Charles County Council Votes to Terminate Lease of Bangert Island Property 2.9.23 St. Charles County Highway Department Launches Public Snow Route Progress Map 1.23.23 St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Offering Fully Online Marriage License Process 1.19.23 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2023 Personal Property Assessment Forms 11.29.22 St. Charles County Collector of Revenue Mailing 2022 Tax Bills 10.14.22 St. Charles County Election Authority Reminds Voters About Polling Location Changes 10.13.22 No Excuse Absentee Voting Voting by Mail Voter ID Required 9.9.22 Bill Proposes Adjusted Tax Rate for St. Charles County Tax Rates to Negate Windfall Created Holt Road to Close South of Tall Cedar Court Sept. 12-15 8.31.22 St. Charles County Workforce and Business Development Department Relocating to St. Charles 8.23.22 St. Charles County Housing Commercial Construction Pacing Ahead of 2021 Totals (002) 8.15.22 Valley Road Closed Through Aug. 18 to Replace Storm Sewer Pipe (002) 8.15.22 St. Charles County to Spend $2.2 Million in ARPA Funds to Protect Students (002) 8.11.22 Final Curbside Pickups for Flood Debris in Unincorporated St. Charles County Aug. 15-16 (00 8.2.22 Valley Road Closure Aug 9-16 to Replace Storm Sewer Pipe (002) 7.29.22 Multi-Agency Resource Center Scheduled for August 2 to Assist Flood Victims 7.11.22 Work Continues on Muegge Road Interchange 7.8.22 Resolution Intends to Adjust Tax Rate to Negate Windfall Created by Increased Vehicle Value 7.5.22 St. Charles County Port Authority Secures $3.5 Million in Grants to Expand River Tourism 6.30.22 St. Charles County Advises Residents of Fireworks Ordiances 6.29.22 St. Charles County Election Authority Advises Voters About Polling Location Changes 6.28.22 St. Charles County Police Adding School Resource Officers in Area Schools 6.28.22 St. Charles County Assessor to Mails Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change 6.15.22 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor 6.2.22 St. Charles County Information Systems Department Receives Award for Excellence from... 5.31.22 MoDOT Identifies $190 Million for St. Charles County Projects, Asks for Public Comment 5.27.22 Hackmann Road to Close East of St. Paul Road June 6-9 5.25.22 St. Charles County Parks Opens New 3.5-Mile Portion of Dardenne Creek Blueway 5.23.22 Positive Test for Tuberculosis in St. Charles County 5.20.22 County Government Military Veterans Hosting Flag Collection June 14 5.13.22 Mental Health, Special Needs of Inmates Top Priority for St. Charles County 5.13.22 St. Charles County Relocates Drive-Up Drop Box to Monroe Street 5.2.22 South Point Prairie Road to Close South of Buckner Road May 9-12 5.2.22 Honoring Those Who Served Veterans To Host Memorial Day Program At Veterans Tribute Park 4.8.22 Route N/Central School Road Lane to Close for Repairs April 18-21 4.7.22 St. Charles County Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Prop R for Roads 4.7.22 St. Charles County Council to Vote On Naming Of New Park Near Wentzville 4.5.22 St. Charles County Police Department Receives CALEA® Re-Accreditation The St. Charles County Police Department has successfully completed the re-accreditation process designed to maintain international recognition for advanced law enforcement accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). 3.22.22 St. Charles County Employees Receive Statewide Recognition 3.23.22 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens To Declare Personal Property 3.4.22 St. Charles County to Benefit from Nationwide Settlement with Opioid Manufacturers... St. Charles County will receive a gross allocation of $19.6 million in a nationwide settlement of lawsuits against companies that manufactured and distributed opioids. 2.14.22 St. Charles County Treatment Court Marks 20 Years of Success with 100th Graduation With issues such as substance abuse and mental health diagnoses increasingly impacting the criminal justice system, St. Charles County’s 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court has proven to be efficient and successful in preventing incarceration for offenders. The Treatment Court program is celebrating its 100th graduation at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center in St. Charles. 1.24.22 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2022 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 181,000 personal property assessment forms for 2022 by Jan. 26. Completed assessment forms are due to the Assessor by March 1. 1.21.22 St. Charles County Housing, Commercial Construction Permits Keep Pace with Population... Good news on the housing front continues to come out of St. Charles County. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the County reports year-end totals for housing and commercial construction permits for 2021 remain ahead of the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019 and rival those of 2020. 1.10.22 25th Year Brings New Logo, New Tagline for St. Charles County Parks The St. Charles County Parks Department is starting off its 25th Anniversary by unveiling a new logo and tagline that better illustrates the energy and growth of the Parks system. 12.1.21 St. Charles County Police Department to Have On-Site Assessment for CALEA Reaccreditation The St. Charles County Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a reaccreditation process to verify that it continues to meet professional standards for advanced law enforcement through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). 11.30.21 Schwede Road to Close Between Hoffman and Hopewell on Dec. 6 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Schwede Road near 903 Schwede Road, weather permitting, on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, to replace a deteriorated culvert. 11.19.21 St. Charles County Collector of Revenue to Start Mailing 2021 Tax Bills Nov. 23 On Tuesday, Nov. 23, the first of nearly 350,000 real estate and personal property tax bills for 2021 will be mailed by Michelle McBride, St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. Bills are already available to view online at StCharlesMOCollector.com. 11.16.21 St. Charles County Police Urge Citizens to Remain Cautious About Auto Thefts, Break-Ins... Auto thefts in the St. Charles County region continue to be top of mind for law enforcement and prosecutors. The St. Charles County Police Department and the County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office joined St. Louis County area departments for a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 16, to raise awareness and show unity in addressing a recent upsurge in car break-ins, motor vehicle thefts, and catalytic converter thefts. 10.14.21 Governor Parson to Speak, Lance Corporal Schmitz to Be Recognized at St. Charles County... The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and the St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their Veterans Day Program at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, near the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the St. Charles County Executive Office Building/Historic Courthouse, 100 N. Third St., St. Charles. 10.13.21 Portion of Wolfrum Road to Close for Pavement Repair Oct. 18 The St. Charles County Highway Department, at the request of the City of Weldon Spring, will close Wolfrum Road between 297 Wolfrum Road and Technology Drive, weather permitting, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, for pavement repair. 10.8.21 St. Charles County Corrections Staff Graduate From Department's First Leadership Program Sixteen leaders in the St. Charles County Department of Corrections recently completed a new program that addresses key issues facing corrections departments in today’s environment. Leadership Academy is the first of its kind for the County department and provided its leaders with critically important training necessary in today’s world. 10.8.21 Portion of Sawyer Boulevard to Close for Pavement Repairs Oct. 18-Nov. 5 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Sawyer Boulevard between Saint Andrews Drive and Saint Joan Lane Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Nov. 5, weather permitting, for pavement repairs. 10.7.21 Section of Hopewell Road to Close Between Highway N and Diehr Road for Pavement Constructio The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Hopewell Road Wednesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 15, for the construction of new pavement for the Route N/Hopewell Road realignment project. The closure location on Hopewell Road is approximately 0.1 miles south of Highway N and 0.5 miles north of Diehr Road. 9.24.21 St. Charles County Highway Department Hosts Virtual Open House for Duello Road Phase 3A... The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on the Duello Road Phase 3A Project Oct. 6-20, 2021. 9.20.21 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management to Activate Sirens During... Starting today, Sept. 20, St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management (REM), in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS), is instituting changes to help alert and keep residents safe during severe storms and to cut down on confusion during outdoor warning siren testing. 7.12.21 Treetop Drive Closure Between Ivy Court and Country Club Road Extended to July 29 The St. Charles County Highway Department is extending the closure of westbound and eastbound Treetop Drive between Ivy Court and Country Club Road until July 29 due to weather. 7.12.21 Section of Dyer Road to Close for Culvert Replacement July 26-29 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of Dyer Road near 2889 Dyer Road, weather permitting, Monday, July 26, through Thursday, July 29, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 6.23.21 St. Charles County Highway Hosts Virtual Open House for LSL Blvd. Extension Project The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on the Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Extension Project July 14-28, 2021. Residents may view plans and submit questions and comments online at sccmo.org/LSLExtensionProject. 6.10.21 Treetop Drive to Close Between Ivy and Country Club for Concrete Pavement Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Treetop Drive between Ivy Court and Country Club Road, weather permitting, from Monday, June 21, 2021, to Thursday, July 8, 2021, to allow for removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement. The work will be completed in phases: The westbound lane will close June 21 and is expected to reopen July 1, and the eastbound lane will close June 28 and is expected to reopen July 8. 6.8.21 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 43,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 14. 6.2.21 Section of Eisenbath Road to Close for Culvert Replacement June 7-10 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of Eisenbath Road approximately 600 feet west of Freymuth Road, weather permitting, from Monday, June 7, through Thursday, June 10, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 5.25.21 Section of Pleasant Union School Road to Close for Culvert Replacements June 1-3 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of Pleasant Union School Road halfway between Marais Becket Road and Grafton Ferry Road from Tuesday, June 1, to Thursday, June 3, weather permitting, to allow for removal and replacement of deteriorated culverts. 5.19.21 Flag Collection Hosted by County Government Military Veterans Returns June 14 If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where or how to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are ready to help. 5.12.21 Cappeln Osage Road to Close at Whippoorwill Lane May 24-27 for Culvert Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Cappeln Osage Road at the south side of Whippoorwill Lane, weather permitting, for approximately four days starting at 7 a.m., Monday, May 24, through 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 27, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 5.6.21 Section of North Point Prairie Road to Close for Power Pole Work May 22 North Point Prairie Road between Scotti Road and Defender Drive will close on Saturday, May 22, 2021, to allow for power pole replacement work by Ameren. 5.5.21 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Recognition The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County Government by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019. 4.20.21 Dalbow Road to Close East of Highway 79 for Culvert Replacement April 26-29 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Dalbow Road 0.8 miles east of Highway 79 on Monday, April 26, 2021, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 4.19.21 Portion of Schwede Road to Close for Roadway Realignment April 26-May 3 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Schwede Road between Hoffman Road and Hueffmeier Road beginning Monday, April 26, 2021, for approximately one week to realign this section of road to improve a sharp and steep corner. 4.19.21 Revised Closure Date: Portion of Seeburger Road to Close April 26 Through Mid-July for... The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Seeburger Road south of the railroad tracks/South Shore Drive and north of Missouri Route B starting Monday, April 26, through mid-July, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated bridge. 4.15.21 St. Charles County Assessor Sending Notices of Real Estate Assessment Starting April 19 The St. Charles County Assessor will mail 2021 Notices of Real Estate Assessment to property owners starting the week of April 19. 4.13.21 Portion of Seeburger Road to Close April 20 Through Mid-July for Bridge Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Seeburger Road south of the railroad tracks/South Shore Drive and north of Missouri Route B starting Tuesday, April 20, through mid-July, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated bridge. 4.1.21 St. Charles County Corrections Launches Educational Programming for Inmates The St. Charles County Department of Corrections is launching educational and behavioral programs to better prepare inmates for release. 3.24.21 St. Charles County Election Authority Implements Changes in Distribution, Format for... Approximately one week before each election, the St. Charles County Election Authority mails Notice of Election postcards to registered voters. Often referred to by residents as “pink and white cards” or “voter reminder cards,” the postcard provides the voter’s polling place, election date and time, and other important information. 3.19.21 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 42,500 personal property assessment forms for 2021 by March 26 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. 3.18.21 St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Offers Online Marriage License Application One of the most important to-do’s before saying “I do!” is to apply for a marriage license within 30 days before your ceremony. To make this process easier for couples, the St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds offers an online marriage license application. 2.24.21 Wolfrum Road to Close South of Cedar Junction Lane for Culvert Replacement March 1-5 The St. Charles County Highway Department, at the request of the City of Weldon Spring, will close Wolfrum Road immediately south of Cedar Junction Lane for approximately five days starting Monday, March 1, 2021, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 1.20.21 St. Charles County Finishes 2020 Well Ahead of 2019 in Housing, Commercial Construction... Good news on the housing front is coming out of St. Charles County. Despite the pandemic, the County reports year-end totals for housing and commercial construction permits are well ahead of 2019. 1.15.21 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2021 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 178,000 personal property assessment forms for 2021 by Jan. 22. Completed assessment forms are due to the Assessor by March 1. 1.11.21 St. Charles County Highway Department Hosts Virtual Open House for Interstate Drive... The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on proposed improvements along Interstate Drive from Quail Ridge Park to the intersection of Prospect and Duello roads. 12.2.20 County Information Systems Launches Improved, Redesigned GIS Mapping Service St. Charles County’s Department of Information Systems has released an improved and redesigned Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping service at maps.sccmo.org. 11.20.20 St. Charles County Collector of Revenue to Start Mailing 2020 Tax Bills Nov. 24 On Nov. 24, the first of nearly 350,000 real estate and personal property tax bills for 2020 will be mailed by Michelle McBride, St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. 11.19.20 Gutermuth Road Interchange at Route 364 to Open Evening of November 19 The St. Charles County Highway Department is announcing the opening of the new Gutermuth Road interchange at Route 364 during the evening of Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. 11.9.20 2020 Census: St. Charles County Response High; Population Counts Still to Be Announced St. Charles County may see an increase in federal funding, thanks to county residents who participated in the 2020 Census. The county had the highest response rate of Missouri’s 115 counties at 81.6 percent, a rise from 77.3 percent for the 2010 census. 11.5.20 St. Charles County Resident Tested Positive for COVID-19; Worked at Election Polling Place The St. Charles County Department of Public Health and the St. Charles County Election Authority have learned that an election judge supervisor had received a positive test result for COVID-19 on Oct. 30 from a private lab and was advised by the lab to quarantine for 14 days. 10.30.20 Virtual Open House Hosted by St. Charles County Highway Department for Highway N... The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on proposed resurfacing and sidewalk improvements along Highway N from Motherhead Road to Mid Rivers Mall Drive. 10.26.20 St. Charles County Voters Can Track Mail Requests for Absentee Ballots Through... The St. Charles County Election Authority has launched BallotTrax, an online system for voters to track requests for absentee ballots by mail for the Nov. 3 General Election. 10.20.20 St. Charles County Launches 'QLess' at Municipal Courts to Improve Safety... Residents in St. Charles County soon will be able to avoid crowds and save time when they need to visit key County Government departments. 10.6.20 Huster Road to Close South of Highway B for Culvert Replacement Oct. 13-16 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Huster Road south of Highway B, weather permitting, from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 9.30.20 Free Masks and Flu Vaccinations Available for St. Charles County Residents Oct. 7 Need face masks? How about a flu shot? St. Charles County residents can conveniently get both from 12–7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, when St. Charles County’s next Mask Up Pick-Up will be held in conjunction with the St. Charles County Department of Public Health’s Free Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic. 9.29.20 St. Charles County Emergency Communications Professional Selected for Public Safety... Brian Garms, Training and Quality Assurance Officer for the St. Charles County Emergency Communications Department, was selected for the 2020 Trainer of the Year Award by NICE Public Safety. 9.18.20 St. Charles County Highway Department Hosts Virtual Open House for Central School, St.... The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on proposed intersection and traffic flow improvements at Central School and St. Peters-Howell roads. 9.16.20 St. Charles County to Hold Fourth Free Mask Distribution Event Sept. 19 St. Charles County’s free mask distribution program to help stop the spread of COVID-19 continues this Saturday with another “Mask Up Pick-Up” event for county residents. 9.2.20 Guthrie Road Reopens Between Hancock Road and Highway P The St. Charles County Highway Department has reopened Guthrie Road between Hancock Road and Highway P. 8.31.20 County Information Systems Seeks Public Feedback on GIS Beta Map The public is encouraged to provide feedback to St. Charles County Government on a beta, or test, version of a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Service that will greatly improve how users are able to access data and view imagery. 8.24.20 GM Donates Masks to St. Charles County for Wentzville School District, First Responders The General Motors (GM) Wentzville Assembly Plant has donated 105,000 disposable face masks to St. Charles County Government for distribution to the Wentzville School District, Wentzville Police Department, and Wentzville Fire Protection District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 8.21.20 St. Charles County to Hold Third Free Mask Distribution Event Aug. 26 St. Charles County’s free mask distribution program to help stop the spread of COVID-19 continues next week with another “Mask Up Pick-Up” event for county residents. 8.20.20 St. Charles County Emergency Communications Receives Prestigious CALEA® Accreditation The St. Charles County Department of Emergency Communications has been awarded Public Safety Communications Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). 8.10.20 St. Charles County Municipal Court Offers Defendants Virtual Court Appearance Option The St. Charles County Municipal Court, located at 399 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters, is now offering a virtual court appearance option for defendants. The court handles traffic violations issued by the St. Charles County Police Department and Missouri Highway Patrol, as well as cases involving violations of County ordinances. 8.7.20 St. Charles County to Hold Second Free Mask Distribution Event Aug. 13 St. Charles County’s free mask distribution program to help stop the spread of COVID-19 continues next week with another “Mask Up Pick-Up” event for county residents. 7.31.20 St. Charles County to Distribute Free Masks to County Residents Aug. 6 St Charles County’s free mask distribution program to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues next week with a “Mask Up Pick-Up” event for county residents. 7.24.20 St. Charles City, County Install New Drive-Up Drop Boxes for Residents The City of St. Charles and St. Charles County Government have partnered to install drop boxes for residents to submit bill payments and other items. The secure boxes are located on a drive-up island on Second Street in St. Charles and provide a safe, convenient alternative to entering St. Charles City Hall or the St. Charles County Administration Building. They replace payment boxes located in front of the buildings. 7.20.20 Portion of Koch Road to Close July 27–29 for Culvert Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Koch Road just north of Hillwood Drive July 27–29, 2020, weather permitting, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 7.8.20 Portion of Guthrie Road to Close July 20–Aug. 31 for Culvert Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Guthrie Road July 20–Aug. 31, 2020, weather permitting, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 7.6.20 Portion of Gutermuth Road to Close July 14–Aug. 21 for Route 364 Interchange Construction The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Gutermuth Road July 14—Aug. 21, 2020, to allow for continued construction of the new Gutermuth Road interchange with Route 364. 7.1.20 New Mail-In Ballot, Absentee Voting Provisions for 2020 Elections in St. Charles County... As the St. Charles County Election Authority prepares for the Aug. 4 and Nov. 3, 2020, elections, new mail-in and absentee voting measures passed by the Missouri legislature provide additional options for voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. 6.25.20 Heritage Landing Street Repair Project Begins July 6 he St. Charles County Highway Department is scheduled to repair and replace concrete slabs in the Heritage Landing subdivision July 6–Nov. 25, 2020. 6.9.20 St. Charles County Government Offers Non-Profit Agencies PPE Assistance t. Charles County is making available limited quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at no cost to non-profit organizations operating in and serving individuals within the county under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Organizations meeting the criteria below should make application to the County between June 10 and 19, 2020, at sccmo.org/NonprofitPPE. 5.27.20 Assessor to Mail Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 40,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 1. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2020 personal property assessments will receive the notice. 5.21.20 Honoring Those Who Served: County, Veterans Host Virtual Memorial Day Program May 25 In consideration of the safety and well-being of the community, St. Charles County Government, the St. Charles County Veterans Committee, and St. Charles City Veterans Commission will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation through a Virtual Memorial Day Program at 1 p.m., Monday, May 25. The program will be available to watch on St. Charles County’s social media platforms and cable channel. 5.20.20 St. Charles County Government to Open Administration, Public Health and PD Buildings to... St. Charles County Government buildings have been closed to the public since Wednesday, March 25, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of the community and County employees. On Friday, May 29, the County Administration Building, 201 N. Second St., the Department of Public Health, 1650 Boone’s Lick Rd., both in St. Charles; and the St. Charles County Police Department, 101 Sheriff Dierker Ct., O’Fallon, are reopening with modifications to access and services. Remaining County buildings, including Courts, are scheduled to reopen Monday, June 1. 5.11.20 REVISED DATE: Secretary of State Ashcroft to Deliver PPE to St. Charles County Election... Secretary of State John R. (Jay) Ashcroft will visit the St. Charles County Election Authority, 397 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters, at 1 p.m., Friday, May 15, to deliver important materials for the June 2 General Municipal Election. 5.8.20 Secretary of State Ashcroft to Deliver PPE to St. Charles County Election Authority... Secretary of State John R. (Jay) Ashcroft will visit the St. Charles County Election Authority at 1 p.m., Monday, May 11, to deliver important materials for the June 2 General Municipal Election. 5.7.20 St. Charles County Council, Planning & Zoning Meetings to Be Held at St. Peters Justice... The St. Charles County Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings for May and June will be held at the St. Peters Justice Center, 1020 Grand Teton Drive, to accommodate public attendance and social distancing. 5.6.20 St. Charles County Highway Department Hosts Virtual Open House for Gutermuth Road Phase... The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on the Gutermuth Road Phase III project. 5.1.20 UPDATED CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION: Portion of Jungs Station Road Closed for Emergency... The St. Charles County Highway Department closed a portion of Jungs Station Road half a mile south of Upper Bottom Road on Thursday, April 30, 2020, to make emergency repairs. 4.30.20 Portion of Jungs Station Road to Close for Emergency Repairs April 30-May 2 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Jungs Station Road .5 miles south of Upper Bottom Road starting at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, April 30, 2020, to make emergency repairs. 4.13.20 Morrison Lane Closed South of Highway N April 13-16 for Culvert Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Morrison Lane approximately 600 feet south of Highway N on Monday, April 13, 2020, through Thursday, April 16, 2020, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 3.27.20 St. Charles County Encourages Residents to Access Services Online; Use Phone and Email To better protect our residents and employees from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), all St. Charles County buildings, including the Administration Building at 201 North Second St., have been closed to the public. The Administration Building is where many residents go for services from departments including the Assessor, Collector of Revenue, Community Development and Recorder of Deeds. 3.24. 20 St. Charles County Government Buildings Close to the Public at 5 p.m., March 24 To protect the health and safety of the community and help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the St. Charles County Government buildings and facilities listed below will close to the public effective at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020, until further notice. Staff will remain on-site to conduct business, answer telephones, and assist customers with processing items online. Future announcements will be made about public meetings typically held in these facilities. 3.17.20 P&Z Commission Revises Agenda; Encourages Residents to Comment Early, Watch from Home The St. Charles County Planning & Zoning Commission has posted a revised agenda for its 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, meeting to encourage limited attendance in adherence to restrictions of gatherings of more than 50 people to protect citizens from the spread of COVID-19. The agenda is posted on the County’s website through the Planning & Zoning Commission webpage at sccmo.org/PlanningZoningCommission and items removed from the original agenda will be delayed until the April meeting. 3.5.20 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 52,400 personal property assessment forms for 2020 by March 13 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. 3.4.20 Portion of Westwood Drive Reopens to Two-Way Traffic March 4 The St. Charles County Highway Department reopened a portion of eastbound Westwood Drive to two-way traffic today, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, following construction of new pavement, enclosed drainage, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. 2.12.20 St. Charles County's Second Annual Interactive Expo Highlights Public Services, Programs Have questions about assessments, taxes, health or public safety? Need to complete or change your voter registration or obtain a marriage license? Curious about what’s next for County parks? 2.3.20 Accreditation Commission Assessment Team Invites Public Comment About St. Charles County... The public is invited to offer comments about St. Charles County Emergency Communications as the department goes through the process of becoming accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., or CALEA®. 1.29.20 St. Charles County Smartt Field Adds 'Regional' to Name The St. Charles County Council voted Jan. 27 to rename the County’s airport to reflect the continued growth and economic development in the region. Formerly known as St. Charles County – Smartt Field Airport, the new name is now St. Charles County Regional Airport – Smartt Field. 1.15.20 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2020 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 178,000 personal property assessment forms for 2020 by Jan. 24. Assessments are due by March 1. 11.21.19 Collector of Revenue to Start Mailing 2019 Tax Bills by Nov. 25, Project CARE Returns On Nov. 25, 2019, the first of nearly 329,000 real estate and personal property tax bills for 2019 will be mailed by the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. Bills currently are available to view online at StCharlesMoCollector.org. 10.15.19 St. Charles County Plans Special Veterans Day Ceremony to Commemorate Opening of New Ve... St. Charles County Government, the St. Charles County Veterans Committee and the St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host a special Veterans Day Ceremony at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Tribute Park, 1031 Kisker Road in Weldon Spring. 10.10.19 Public Open House Scheduled to Discuss Creation of Port Authority in St. Charles County The public is invited to attend an open house public hearing regarding the creation of a St. Charles County Port Authority from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 North Second Street, Suite 542, St. Charles, MO 63301. 10.9.19 Public Open House Scheduled to Discuss Route N and Route Z Intersection Alignment The public is invited to learn details about the Route N and Route Z Intersection Realignment project at an open house from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Gianna Parish Hall, 450 East Highway N in Wentzville. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to express their views on the location and design of the new signalized intersection and can attend at any time during the open house, as there will be no formal presentation. 10.3.19 Election Authority Hosts Mobile Registration Stations at Community Events Throughout... St. Charles County residents will have opportunities to register to vote, update their voter records, and learn about paid election judge opportunities at several events in the community throughout October. 9.6.19 St. Charles County Council to Introduce Resolution Supporting Police in Region The St. Charles County Council will show its support of police in the region at Monday night’s council meeting by passing a resolution they hope will encourage other governing bodies and prosecutors to do the same. 9.3.19 Celebrate National Voter Registration Day: Register to Vote, Update Records Sept. 24 St. Charles County residents will have an opportunity to celebrate their right to vote by registering or updating their voter records at a special event from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the County’s Administration Building, 201 North Second Street in St. Charles. 8.28.19 St. Charles County Corrections Hosts Regional Crisis Intervention Training for Mental Il... Sixteen officers from the St. Charles County Corrections Department graduated last week from a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Crisis Intervention Training program with skills that will help them more effectively communicate and manage individuals in custody who are suffering from mental illness or mental health issues. 8.26.19 Section of Femme Osage Creek Road Closed Due to Storm Damage The St. Charles County Highway Department has closed a section Femme Osage Creek Road between Cappeln Osage Road and Becker-Joerling Road that washed out this morning, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, due to heavy rain. 8.22.19 UPDATE: Third, Fourth Flood Debris Pickup Cycles Begin Aug. 26, Conclude After Labor Day St. Charles County Government will complete the second cycle of flood debris pick up from homes in unincorporated St. Charles County and West Alton at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23. Due to increased demand, a third pick up cycle in these areas will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. 8.14.19 UPDATE: Second Cycle of St. Charles County Flood Debris Pick Up Begins August 19 St. Charles County Government will complete the first cycle of flood debris pick up from homes in unincorporated St. Charles County and West Alton at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15. The second pick up cycle in these areas will begin on Monday, Aug. 19. 8.14.19 McBride Named 2019-2020 NACCTFO President Michelle McBride, St. Charles County Collector of Revenue, was recently installed as the 2019-2020 President of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO). 8.8.19 Updated Construction Information: Portion of Westwood Drive Restricted to One-Way Traffic On Aug. 7, the St. Charles County Highway Department restricted a portion of eastbound Westwood Drive to one-way traffic for installation of new pavement and shoulders. The area, which will be restricted for approximately five months, is roughly half-way between Dunbarton Drive and South Breeze Lane and ends at Motherhead Road. All other areas of Westwood Drive remain open to two-way traffic. 7.29.19 Portion of Westwood Drive Temporarily Restricted to One-Way Traffic Starting Aug. 5 The St. Charles County Highway Department will temporarily restrict a portion of Westwood Drive to one-way traffic, eastbound only, beginning Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, to allow for installation of new pavement and shoulders. 7.24.19 St. Charles County to Pick Up Flood Debris Week of August 12 in Unincorporated... During the week of Aug. 12, St. Charles County Government will pick up household debris, major appliances and vegetation from flood-damaged homes and businesses in unincorporated St. Charles County, West Alton and Portage des Sioux. 7.16.19 Section of Femme Osage Creek Road to Close Between Cappeln Osage, Becker Joerling for Cu... The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of Femme Osage Creek Road between Cappeln Osage Road and Becker-Joerling Road, weather permitting, on Monday, July 29, 2019, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 7.3.19 Information, Reminders on Flood Cleanup and Recovery from St. Charles County Government... Floodwaters finally are receding after reaching historic levels in numerous areas of the county. As cleanup and recovery begins, various departments and divisions of St. Charles County Government are sharing processes and tips to help residents who have been affected by the flooding. 6.28.19 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management to Participate in MARC June 29 to Aid T... The American Red Cross is partnering with St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management and other state and local organizations to open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), for those affected by flooding. The MARC will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 29, at St. Charles Christian Church, 6.26.19 Portion of Sawyer Boulevard to Close for Pavement Reconstruction Starting July 8 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Sawyer Boulevard between West Clay Street and St. Andrews Drive, weather permitting, beginning Monday, July 8, 2019, for pavement reconstruction. 5.22.19 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 42,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 1. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2019 personal property assessments will receive the notice. 5.17.19 County Government Military Veterans Host Third Annual Flag Collection June 14 If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are here to help. 5.16.19 St. Charles County Jail Commissions Emergency Response Team The safety of all who live, work and play in St. Charles County is always a priority for County Government. County employees receive training regularly to maintain certifications and to learn new skills and techniques that ensure safety within our community. 4.29.19 St. Charles County Council to Hold Work Session on 'Better Together' Proposal The St. Charles County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m., Monday, April 29, to learn more about the Better Together St. Louis City/St. Louis County proposed merger. 4.25.19 Panel to Discuss Health, Pets and the Environment at St. Charles County Speaker Series E... A panel of experts from the St. Charles County Public Health Department will present “Public Health: People. Pets. Planet.” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Community Commons, Spencer Road Library Branch, in St. Peters. 4.18.19 Earth Day is Every Day for St. Charles County Environmental Health, Parks Nearly 50 years after it first began, Americans still embrace the importance of Earth Day. There are festivals, walks and parties throughout our region to remind us that we need to protect our planet. The official Earth Day is Monday, April 22. However, every day is Earth Day for St. Charles County Government. 4.16.19 Public Open House on Improvements Along U.S. 61 Scheduled for April 30 A Public Open House hosted by St. Charles County, the City of Wentzville, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) regarding improvements along U.S. 61 will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Wentzville City Hall, 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd., Wentzville. 4.10.19 Portage Road to Close East of Rees Road April 15-16 Spire STL Pipeline LLC, and Michels Pipeline Construction will close Portage Road approximately 1.49 miles east of Rees Road beginning Monday, April 15, 2019, and ending Tuesday, April 16, 2019, to allow for a pipeline installation. 3.28.19 St. Charles County Assessor to Send Notices of Real Estate Assessment in April The St. Charles County Assessor will mail 2019 Notices of Real Estate Assessment to property owners in April. State law requires the Assessor to revalue all real property in the county as of Jan. 1 of odd-numbered years. The valuation notices reflect the change in value since Jan. 1, 2017. 3.25.19 Notice: Change in Hawk Ridge Precinct Voting Location St. Charles County’s Hawk Ridge Precinct 214 polling location has been moved to the auditorium at Liberty High School, 2275 Sommers Road in Lake Saint Louis for the convenience of voters and students. 3.20.19 St. Charles County Seeks Election Judges The St. Charles County Election Authority is looking for election judges for the upcoming General Municipal Election on April 2. Judges receive training and are paid for their service. 3.11.19 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 49,000 personal property assessment forms for 2019 by March 15 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. 3.11.19 Church Road to Close Between Highway 94 and Blase Station on March 25 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Church Road between Highway 94 and Blase Station Road, weather permitting, on Monday, March 25, 2019, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 3.8.19 Dietrich Road to Close Between Entrance and Dumont on March 18 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Dietrich Road between Entrance Court and Dumont Court, weather permitting, on Monday, March 18, 2019, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 2.25.19 St. Charles County Council to Vote on 'Metropolitan City' Resolution St. Charles County Councilmen Joe Brazil, District 2, and John White, District 7, will introduce a resolution at tonight’s Council meeting opposing the initiative of putting forth a statewide vote to unify the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County into a new form of government. 2.11.19 St. Charles County Plans Interactive Expo to Highlight Public Services, Programs Residents who have ever wondered what St. Charles County Government does to serve them soon will have a great opportunity to find out. The County is partnering with Mid Rivers Mall to offer the St. Charles County Government Expo from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in Center Court on the lower level of the mall. 1.29.19 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County Government by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2017. 1.18.19 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2019 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 175,000 personal property assessment forms by Jan. 25. Assessments are due by March 1. 11.21.18 St. Charles County to Hold Informational Meeting on Improvements to David Hoekel Parkwa... The St. Charles County Highway Department will hold an informational open house from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, regarding improvements planned for David Hoekel Parkway #1B/South Point Prairie Road. 11.20.18 Collector of Revenue to Start Mailing 2018 Tax Bills by Nov. 21, Project CARE Returns On Nov. 21, the first of over 300,000 real estate and personal property tax bills for 2018 will be mailed by the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. 11.8.18 Hepperman Road Between Peruque Creek and Golf Club Drive Reopens to Two-Way Traffic The St. Charles County Highway Department has reopened the portion of Hepperman Road between Peruque Creek and Golf Club Drive in that was restricted to one-way traffic in August. 10.9.18 Reminders, Information from St. Charles County Collector to Prepare for Tax Season With tax season right around the corner, the office of the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue is available to help residents plan and prepare. 10.4.18 Envision St. Charles County: Citizens Invited to Master Plan Open House October 10 It’s no secret that St. Charles County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. By 2030, 74,000 new residents and 45,000 new jobs are expected to be a part of the community. How this growth will be accommodated is embodied in St. Charles County Government's Master Plan. 9.24.18 St. Charles County 911 Upgrade Provides Faster, More Accurate Location Information Working closely with its industry partners, St. Charles County Emergency Communications has successfully upgraded the countywide 911 system with an integration of RapidSOS. 9.14.18 Nahm Road to Close Between Routes T and 94 Starting September 24 for Bridge Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Nahm Road between Route T and Route 94 beginning Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated bridge over a tributary of Sehrt Creek. 9.7.18 Woodstream Drive to Close Between Weatherton and Attleboro Starting September 17 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Woodstream Drive between Weatherton Place and Attleboro Court beginning Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, to allow for removal and replacement of a box culvert. The closure area is located approximately 0.2 miles north of North St. Peters Parkway (outer road of Route 364). 8.22.18 Missouri Age Requirements for Marriage Licenses Changing August 28 Governor Mike Parson recently signed legislation enacted by the Missouri Legislature that modifies age requirements for marriage licenses in Missouri effective Aug. 28, 2018. 8.9.18 Portion of Hepperman Road Temporarily Restricted to One-Way Traffic Starting August 17 As part of the ongoing improvements to Hepperman Road, the St. Charles County Highway Department will be temporarily restricting a portion of the road to one-way traffic, southbound only, beginning Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. 6.27.18 Jackson Road Reopens at South Point Prairie June 27, Construction to Continue The St. Charles County Highway Department will reopen Jackson Road at South Point Prairie Road on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. While the roadway is reopened, reconstruction and realignment of the intersection will continue throughout the summer months. 6.27.18 Additional Lanes Coming Soon to Route 364 in Mid Rivers Mall Drive Area Frequent travelers of Route 364, also known as the Page Extension, will see welcome traffic relief this fall: additional lanes on the highway in the Mid Rivers Mall Drive area! 6.20.18 Summer Brings Swimming Pool Dangers; Children Ages 1–4 at Greatest Risk Every day, about 10 people in the United States die from unintentional drownings. Of these, two are children 14 or younger. Children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rate and most of those occur in home swimming pools. 5.31.18 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 43,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 5. 5.16.18 REVISED INFORMATION: Sections of North and South Point Prairie Roads to Close May 21, 29... Weather permitting, the St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of North Point Prairie Road starting Monday, May 21, 2018, and a section of South Point Prairie Road starting Tuesday, May 29, 2018, to allow for removal and replacement of deteriorated culverts. 5.7.18 REVISED INFORMATION: Jackson Road to Close at South Point Prairie Starting May 9 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Jackson Road at South Point Prairie Road starting Wednesday, May 9, 2018, to allow for reconstruction and realignment of the intersection, as well as elevation changes and drainage improvements. 5.2.18 County Government Military Veterans Host Flag Collection June 14 If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are here to help. 5.2.18 Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Host Memorial Day Program at Historic Courthouse The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their annual Memorial Day Program at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 28, on the grounds of the St. Charles County Historic Courthouse/Executive Office Building, 100 N. Third St., St. Charles. 5.1.18 Jackson Road to Close at South Point Prairie Starting May 9 The #StCharlesCounty Highway Department will close Jackson Road at South Point Prairie Road starting Wednesday, May 9, to allow for reconstruction and realignment of the intersection, as well as elevation changes and drainage improvements. 4.12.18 St. Charles County Police Department Receives High Marks, Prestigious Accreditation The St. Charles County Police Department spent three years assessing and evaluating its policies and procedures. It was an extremely time-consuming, yet rewarding task, because as a result, the department has been named the eighth law enforcement agency in the St. Louis... 3.20.18 McBride Attends NACCTFO Annual Meeting, UMSL Certification Program Michelle McBride, Collector of Revenue, recently attended the annual legislative meeting of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO). 3.15.18 Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 46,000 personal property assessment forms for 2018 by March 20 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. 2.16.18 Transportation Discussion Next Up for County Speaker Series The #SCCMore Speaker Series continues at 7 p.m. on March 20 with “Let’s Talk Transportation.” Amanda Brauer, Roads and Traffic Manager and Craig Tajkowski, County Engineer, team up at the Kathryn Linnemann Library Branch, 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles, to discuss transportation issues in St. Charles County. 2.15.18 Public Invited to Location/Design Meeting on Gutermuth Road Interchange on Route 364 The public is invited to learn more about the Gutermuth Road Interchange project on Route 364 at an open house from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Cottleville City Hall, 5490 Fifth Street, Cottleville, MO. 2.6.18 St. Charles County Corrections Lieutenant Earns National Designation Operations Lieutenant Michael McKee of the St Charles County Department of Corrections recently received the national designation of Certified Jail Manager (CJM) from the American Jail Association and the Jail Manager Certification Commission. 2.2.18 St. Charles County Emergency Communications Receives Accreditation The St. Charles County Department of Emergency Communications has been recognized as the world’s 252nd Medical Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED™). 1.30.18 St. Charles County Council Approves Committee Recommendation; Names New Park 'Veterans... The St. Charles County Council last night unanimously approved the name Veterans Tribute Park for the new park currently under construction between Pitman Hill and Kisker roads. 1.22.18 Assessor to Mail 2018 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 158,000 personal property assessment forms by Jan. 29. Assessments are due by March 1. 1.9.18 Growth, Economy, Job Market Focus of January 16 Speaker Series This month’s St. Charles County #SCCMore Speaker Series features an informative and enlightening discussion on the county’s growth, economic challenges and job market by Scott Drachnik, Director of Workforce & Business Development. 12.1.17 December 4 St. Charles County Council Meeting Location Change The Monday, Dec. 4 meeting of the St. Charles County Council will be held at 7 p.m. at the Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles. This meeting will include public comments on the proposed trash transfer station at Friedens and Arena Parkway. 11.20.17 Collector to Mail 2017 Tax Bills by Nov. 30 By Nov. 30, more than 355,000 real estate and personal property tax bills for 2017 are scheduled to be mailed by the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. Bills currently are available to view online at stcharlesmocollector.org. 11.17.17 Ehlmann Appoints Graham as Director of Parks for St. Charles County St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Ryan Graham as Director of the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department. 11.15.17 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor The Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County Government by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2016. 11.8.17 Veterans Day Program Set for Nov. 11 Moved to St. Charles County Administration Building Due to forecasted cold temperatures, the annual Veterans Day Program will be held indoors at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles. 10.30.17 St. Charles County Council to Recognize, Honor Law Enforcement Tonight The St. Charles County Council tonight will recognize the efforts of the County’s law enforcement officers with a resolution during its 7 p.m. meeting in the Council Chambers, 100 North Third Street in St. Charles. 10.27.17 East-West Gateway Approves Project to Address Flooding on Highway 67 in West Alton The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) this week voted in favor of moving forward with a project that would eliminate problematic flooding on a stretch of Highway 67 in North St. Charles County, and add traffic signals to a dangerous intersection in West Alton. 10.17.17 Veterans Day Program Set for Nov. 11 at St. Charles County Historic Courthouse The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and the St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their annual Veterans Day Program at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the St. Charles County Executive Office Building/Historic Courthouse, 100 N. Third St., St. Charles. The event is free and open to the public. 9.19.17 Portage Road Closure Between Rees and Weber Lake Continues NuStar Energy, L.P., and Blackburn Construction, in cooperation with TraMar Contracting, are extending the closure of Portage Road between Rees Road and Weber Lake Road to allow for a pipeline replacement. 9.11.17 Portage Road Closure Between Rees and Weber Lake Extended Through Week of Sept. 18 NuStar Energy, L.P., and Blackburn Construction, in cooperation with TraMar Contracting, are extending the closure of Portage Road between Rees Road and Weber Lake Road to allow for a pipeline replacement. 9.1.17 Portions of Various County Roads Closed for Pavement Sealing Sept. 5–15 The St. Charles County Highway Department will temporarily close portions of various County roads for sealing of recently paved asphalt, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 through Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, weather permitting. 8.25.17 Portage Road Closure Between Rees and Weber Lake Rescheduled for Sept. 1 NuStar Energy, L.P., and Blackburn Construction, in cooperation with TraMar Contracting, have rescheduled the closure of Portage Road between Rees Road and Weber Lake Road from Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, to Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, to allow for a pipeline replacement. The companies have made the proper notifications to the St. Charles County Highway Department. 8.22.17 Portage Road to Close Between Rees and Weber Lake Starting Aug. 28 NuStar Energy, L.P., and Blackburn Construction, in cooperation with TraMar Contracting, are closing Portage Road between Rees Road and Weber Lake Road beginning Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, to allow for a pipeline replacement. The companies have made the proper notifications to the St. Charles County Highway Department. 8.17.17 Augusta Bottom Road Project Completed Ahead of Schedule Work to replace a deteriorating bridge on Augusta Bottom Road between Emke Road and Schell Road is complete ahead of schedule, according to staff from the St. Charles County Highway Department. 8.11.17 Motorists Advised to Be Aware of Traffic Laws, Volume During Total Eclipse Aug. 21 In preparation for the total eclipse on Aug. 21, the St. Charles County Division of Emergency Management is advising motorists to be mindful of traffic laws and to exercise safe driving practices with the increased volume of vehicles on area roadways. 8.9.17 Residents Invited to Learn About Programs, Services Through New County Speaker Series St. Charles County has announced the debut of the #SCCMore Speaker Series! The series is designed to encourage residents to learn about programs and services provided by St. Charles County Government, and to “see more” of what the County has to offer. 8.1.17 St. Charles County Traffic Program in National Spotlight Gateway Green Light (GGL), a cooperative effort to improve the coordination of traffic signals throughout St. Charles County, is getting national attention from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). 8.1.17 Augusta Bottom Road Closure Between Emke and Schell Continues Through Aug. 28 Work on Augusta Bottom Road between Emke Road and Schell Road will continue through Aug. 28, according to staff from the St. Charles County Highway Department. The work is being completed to remove and replace a deteriorating bridge. 7.21.17 Greens Bottom Road to Reopen Between Amrein and Pitman Hill on July 27 The St. Charles County Highway Department will reopen Greens Bottom Road between Amrein Road and Pitman Hill Road on Thursday, July 27, 2017. 7.5.17 Augusta Bottom Road to Close Between Emke and Schell Starting July 10 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Augusta Bottom Road between Emke Road and Schell Road starting Monday, July 10, 2017, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating bridge. 6.16.17 Deer Creek Drive to Close Between Highway P and Fawn Creek Starting June 26 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Deer Creek Drive between Highway P and Fawn Creek Drive beginning Monday, June 26, 2017, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. 6.7.17 County Government Military Veterans Host Flag Collection June 28 Have a worn or damaged American flag? Don’t know how to dispose of it properly? The military veterans of St. Charles County Government are here to help. 6.1.17 Text-to-911 Service Launches in St. Charles County St. Charles County residents and those traveling through the county now can use text-to-911 on mobile devices at times when a 911 call is not safe or practical. This service is the latest step in a county-wide upgrade of the 911 system. 5.25.17 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor will mail over 43,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 1. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2017 personal property assessments will receive the notice. 4.13.17 St. Charles County Assessor Warns Homeowners to Think Twice About Valuation Services With real estate assessments scheduled to mail this month, St. Charles County Assessor Scott Shipman advises homeowners to think twice before using valuation service companies. For a fee, these companies offer to help homeowners determine if their property is overvalued, as well as offer materials to help appeal property values. 4.10.17 South Shore Road Bridge to Close Between Harbor Grove and Seeburger Starting April 17 Beginning Monday, April 17, 2017, the St. Charles County Highway Department will close the South Shore Road bridge immediately east of Harbor Grove Drive and 0.4 miles west of Seeburger Road to allow for removal and replacement of the deteriorating bridge. The new bridge will include wider lanes, shoulders, improved drainage and an improved safety guardrail. 4.10.17 Flatwoods Road to Close Between Dyer and North Quail Point Starting April 17 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Flatwoods Road between Dyer Road and North Quail Point Drive beginning Monday, April 17, 2017, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating culvert. 4.7.17 St. Charles County Assessor to Send Notices of Real Estate Assessment The St. Charles County Assessor will mail the 2017 Notices Of Real Estate Assessment starting the third week of April. State law requires the Assessor to revalue all real property in the county as of January 1 of every odd-numbered year. 3.28.17 May Road to Close Between Bear Creek and Winding Creek Starting April 3 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close May Road between Bear Creek Drive and Winding Creek Drive beginning Monday, April 3, 2017, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating box culvert. This work is being performed in anticipation of further roadway improvements. 3.20.17 Schnarre Road Bridge to Close Between Morrison and State Highway T Starting March 27 Beginning Monday, March 27, 2017, the St. Charles County Highway Department will close the Schnarre Road bridge 1.2 miles west of Morrison Lane and 0.9 miles east of State Highway T to allow for removal and replacement of the deteriorating bridge. 3.14.17 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 46,000 2017 personal property assessment forms by March 17 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. 3.10.17 North Point Prairie Bridge to Close Between Scotti and Prairie Lake Starting March 15 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close the North Point Prairie Road bridge between Scotti Road and Prairie Lake Court beginning Wednesday, March 15, 2017, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating bridge. The new structure will include wider lanes, shoulders, a new culvert, improved drainage and an improved safety guardrail. 3.9.17 Greens Bottom to Close Between Amrein and 1.2 Miles East of Pitman Hill Starting March 13 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Greens Bottom Road between Amrein Road and 1.2 miles east of Pitman Hill Road beginning Monday, March 13, 2017, to allow for the second and final phase of the new Greens Bottom Road improvements. The improvements include wider lanes, shoulders and improved drainage. The vertical roadway alignment also will be improved to provide better sight distance for drivers. 2.1.17 New Housing Starts Show Four-Year Trend in St. Charles County For the fourth consecutive year, single family housing permits totaled just more than 1,700 in St. Charles County, according to annual figures from the County’s Department of Community Development. 1.30.17 St. Charles County Selects Brinkmann Constructors to Build New Emergency Operations Faci... The St. Charles County Council approved Brinkmann Constructors of St. Louis as the builder for the County’s new 30,000 square foot emergency operations center (EOC) facility. 1.18.17 Assessor to Mail 2017 Personal Property Assessment Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail personal property assessment forms by Jan. 27. Assessments are due by March 1. 12.14.16 County Launches Redesigned GIS Mapping Service, New Open Data Portal St. Charles County’s Information Systems Department has launched a redesigned Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Service and a new Geospatial Open Data Portal to better serve the needs of St. Charles County residents. Both services enable users to access map-based data and research information about the county. 12.12.16 RB Manufacturing Honored for 43 Years of Global Growth and Success in St. Charles County In 1973, the population in St. Charles County was less than 100,000, the General Motors Assembly Plant was still making Corvettes in St. Louis City, Mid Rivers Mall didn’t exist, and Airwick built its first plastics extrusion plant off Highway 79 in the sleepy town of St. Peters. 12.8.16 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor The Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County Government by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2015. 12.1.16 'Hour of Code' Week and St. Charles Community College STEM Efforts Recognized With the Hour of Code Week 2016 starting Dec. 5, St. Charles County Government is recognizing local efforts to celebrate this international event. That recognition includes thanking St. Charles Community College for offering free, introductory workshops on computer programming every month at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. 11.22.16 Collector of Revenue to Mail 2016 Tax Bills By Nov. 30, more than 355,000 tax bills for 2016 are scheduled to be mailed by the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue. For the second year, real estate and personal property bills will be combined into one bill in one envelope for the convenience of the taxpayer. 10.12.16 Peer-to-Peer Learning, Collaborative Problem Solving at 'Unconference' Event Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs looking for peer-to-peer learning and collaborative problem-solving need look no further than the acclaimed ProductCamp “unconference” being held in St. Charles County from 12-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14 at Ranken Technical College in Wentzville. 10.6.16 Family-Owned National Cart Company Recognized for 37 Years of Manufacturing Success National Cart Company, a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of material handling products, food service products and store fixtures, has been honored as a growing, family-owned business with a main campus that has been in St. Charles County since 2000. 10.5.16 McBride Receives Thomson Reuters Public Sector Champion Award Michelle McBride, Collector of Revenue, has received the 2016 Thomson Reuters Public Sector Champion Award for Office Holder of the Year. 9.26.16 St. Charles County Council Approves Prescription Drug Monitoring Program St. Charles County took a historic step in fighting drug abuse when it passed an ordinance tonight to establish a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) for the County. The ordinance, requested by County Executive Steve Ehlmann and sponsored by Councilman Joe Brazil, includes all municipalities in the County and passed unanimously. 9.19.16 Aerospace Manufacturer Honored for Three Generations of Growth and Success in St. Charle... Seyer Industries, an aerospace and maritime defense manufacturer located in St. Charles County, recently was honored for growth and success by St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board. 9.12.16 Greens Bottom Road to Close Greens Bottom to Close Between Pitman Hill West of Amrein The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Greens Bottom Road between Pitman Hill Road and 0.6 miles west of Amrein Road beginning Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, to allow for construction of the new Greens Bottom Road improvements. The improvements include wider lanes, shoulders and improved drainage. The vertical roadway alignment also will be improved to provide better sight distance for drivers. 9.9.16 Hiring Blitz Connects Individuals with St. Charles County Job Opportunities If finding a new permanent, full-time job or just making extra money for the holidays is on your to-do list, then the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has the perfect opportunity for you! 9.6.16 Manufacturing Unconference Coming to St. Charles County ProductCamp, a user-driven, collaborative “unconference” geared toward those who build, design, market or manage a product or service, is coming to St. Charles County. The event is scheduled for 12-5 p.m., Friday, October 14 in the Taylor Automotive Center at Ranken Technical College – Wentzville, 751 Parr Road. A networking session starts at 12 p.m., with the program beginning at 1 p.m. 8.24.16 Online Manufacturing Workforce Survey Now Underway An online survey developed by the Manufacturing Task Force of the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board will assist more than 300 St. Charles County manufacturers in recruiting skilled workers and continuing to grow and succeed in the community. 8.17.16 Holiday Hiring Blitz Sept. 7, 14 and 24 Connects Individuals with Job Opportunities If making extra money for the holidays is on your to-do list, then the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has the perfect opportunity for you! The Center is hosting the third annual Holiday Hiring Blitz. 8.9.16 St. Charles County Collector Awarded Second Chancellor Certificate from UMSL Michelle McBride, collector of revenue, has earned the Chancellor’s Certificate of Public Administration: Finance Master II from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The certificate was awarded at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers, and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) in July. 8.8.16 Free Coding Classes Offered by Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County The Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County is offering free Intro to Coding workshops in partnership with St. Charles Community College. 8.4.16 St. Charles County on Target to Continue Four-Year Positive Housing Growth Trend With 911 new, single-family housing permits issued the first six months of this year, St. Charles County is on pace to continue a four-year trend. More than 1,700 new, single-family homes were built in St. Charles County each year from 2013 – 2015. 7.28.16 Brauer Accepts County Roads and Traffic Manager Position St. Charles County has hired Amanda Brauer, PE, PTOE, as roads and traffic manager. She replaces John Greifzu, who served as director of transportation prior to accepting a position as the County’s assistant director of administration. 6.20.16 Wolfrum Road to Close Between Cedar Junction Lane and Old Wolfrum Road July 5 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Wolfrum Road between Cedar Junction Lane and Old Wolfrum Road in the early morning on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, for the installation of a new culvert. The closure is anticipated to last until July 7, 2016, weather permitting. 6.10.16 Global Company Honored for Recent Hiring of 400 New Employees in St. Charles County Serco, the federal contractor operating a customer service center for the national health benefit exchanges in Wentzville, was honored recently by the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board for hiring approximately 400 new, full-time administrative workers. 6.1.16 Deer Creek Road Extension Open Between Highway P and Elaine Drive The St. Charles County Highway Department opened the Deer Creek Road Extension project. The project connects Deer Creek Drive and Elaine Drive to provide a link over Peruque Creek, and adds an additional north-south roadway between Highway P and the I-70 North Outer Road. The route is west of Highway M (Main Street) and east of Hoff Road in O’Fallon. 5.25.16 Assessor to Mail Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor’s office will mail 42,227 notices on May 26, 2016, to inform taxpayers of changes to personal property assessments. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections on their assessment form this year will receive the notice. County Assessor Scott Shipman said the goals of this mailing are to involve taxpayers in the assessment process and to make it less burdensome to the taxpayer. 5.18.16 St. Charles County Launches Design-Build Process for New Emergency Facility St. Charles County Government has announced the launch of a design-build process for its new emergency operations and communications facility to be located on TR Hughes Boulevard behind the existing Police Department building in O’Fallon. It is anticipated the facility will be operational in 2019. 5.16.16 McBride Installed as Missouri County Collectors' Association President Michelle D. McBride, collector of revenue, was recently installed as the Missouri County Collectors’ Association (MCCA) President. She will serve a one-year term through April 2017. 5.12.16 County Job Center Accepting Applications from Local Youth for Summer Jobs Applications now are being accepted to fill 20 summer youth jobs administered through the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. The jobs are for youth ages 16-24 from income-eligible families. 5.5.16 Honoring Those Who Served: Memorial Day Program to be Held at Historic Courthouse The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their annual Memorial Day Program at 1 p.m. May 30 on the grounds of the St. Charles County Historic Courthouse/Executive Office Building, 100 N. Third St., St. Charles. The event is free and open to the public. 4.25.16 Gateway Green Light St. Charles County Launches Citizen Survey From morning and evening rush hour to special events, Gateway Green Light St. Charles County (GGL) works behind the scenes to improve traffic on roads and highways – and the next step for the program is to gain input from residents to make it better. 4.13.16 Second Annual Summer Hiring Blitz Events Planned April 26 And 28 The local unemployment rate might be at its lowest point in years, but employers throughout St. Charles County are eagerly looking for full-time and part-time workers for summer 2016. 3.21.16 Pralle Lane Between Kunze and Forest Hill to Close to One Way Traffic March 24 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Pralle Lane to one-way traffic between Kunze Drive and Forest Hill Drive on Thursday, March 24 for road construction. Motorists will be able to drive south/eastbound towards Arena Parkway only during this closure. 3.10.16 Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor plans to mail approximately 46,000 personal property assessment forms by March 18 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. 1.22.16 State Flood Debris Removal Program to End in Unincorporated County Jan. 31 The State Flood Debris Removal Program, “Operation Recovery,” will conclude in unincorporated St. Charles County on Sunday, Jan. 31. Residents in unincorporated St. Charles County who require assistance in the removal of debris from last month’s rain and floods should contact the St. Charles County Police Department’s Division of Emergency Management by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 27. 1.21.16 County Assessor to Mail 2016 Personal Property Assessment Forms, Online Filing Available 1.13.16 Unincorporated Flood Debris Pickup The St. Charles County Police Division of Emergency Management is asking affected residents in unincorporated St. Charles County to contact the division to arrange for December 2015 flood and heavy rain-related debris pickup through the State Flood Debris Removal Program. 12.22.15 St. Charles County Receives Financial Reporting Honor 12.16.15 Hopewell Road Bridge to Reopen Between Hwy N and Diehr Road Dec. 18 12.3.15 Special Events for Hour of Code Week at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County Special activities to commemorate 11.16.15 11th Judicial Circuit Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Charter Amendment Prohibiting Red 11.16.15 New Look And Return Of Project CARE: 2015 Tax Bills To Be Mailed 10.30.15 History Book on the County Sheriff's Department Debuts at Public Release Event Nov. 7 Not your average history book, The Star Between the Rivers: A History of the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, 1805-2015 chronicles the journey of the department in a coffee-table format with pictures on nearly every page. 10.22.15 Honoring Those Who Served Veterans Day Program To Be Held At County Admin Bldg Nov 11 The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1:30 p.m.,at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 N. Second St., Rooms 115/116, St. Charles. The event is free and open to the public. 10.5.15 Hopewell Road Bridge to Close Between Highway N and Diehr Road on Oct. 12 The St. Charles County Highway Department will close the Hopewell Road Bridge on Monday, Oct. 12, for the installation of new culverts, pavement and guardrail. The Hopewell Road Bridge is approximately 0.5 miles south of Highway N and 0.3 miles north of Diehr Road. The closure is anticipated to last until early December, weather pending, after which time the road will be re-opened to traffic. 9.30.15 National Manufacturing Day 2015 Supported by St. Charles County Workforce Development Board A resolution in support of National Manufacturing Day and related local activities on Friday, Oct. 2 has been issued by the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board, a volunteer group appointed by the County Executive and state officials to represent local business, private institutions, and partner organizations serving job-seekers and employers around Missouri. 9.9.15 Holiday Hiring Blitz Sept. 23 and 30 Connects Individuals with Job Opportunities Looking for a job to help pay holiday bills? If so, then the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has the perfect opportunity for you! The Center is hosting the second annual Holiday Hiring Blitz. 9.4.15 Public Invited to Fifth Street Interchange Open House on Sept. 10 The public is invited to learn more about the Fifth Street Interchange Project at an open house on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4-6 p.m. at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 N. Second Street, St. Charles. The project is a cooperative effort funded by St. Charles County, the City of St. Charles, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration to improve traffic flow and stimulate economic development. 8.12.15 County Council Approves Funding Agreement for Fifth Street Interchange Project Construction will start in spring 2016. Those interested in learning more about the project are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4-6 p.m. at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 N. Second Street, St. Charles. 7.1.15 New Section of Interstate Drive Opens July 1 The St. Charles County Highway Department is opening the recently constructed section of Interstate Drive, running from Quail Ridge Park to Route Z, to traffic July 1. 6.11.15 Assessor to Mail Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor’s office will mail 44,661 notices on June 12, 2015, to notify taxpayers of changes to personal property assessments. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections on their original assessment form this year will receive the “Personal Property Notice of Assessment Change” as part of County Assessor Scott Shipman’s approach to further involve taxpayers in the assessment process. 6.10.15 Pitman Hill Road Bridge Work Scheduled to Begin June 16 The St. Charles County Highway Department will be conducting bridge work on Pitman Hill Road. Work on the bridge, which is located approximately 1,250’ south of Route 364 near Chadwick Lane, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 16. 6.8.15 ESGR and Show-Me Heroes to Present Pledges of Support to St. Charles County At the June 8 St. Charles County Council meeting, representatives from the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and Show-Me Heroes will present pledges of support to St. Charles County Government for commitment to supporting and hiring veterans as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve. 4.22.15 Cappeln Osage Road Reopens After Bridge Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department is announcing the re-opening of Cappeln Osage Road to through traffic. Work on the replacement bridge, located immediately south of Femme Osage Creek Road, has been completed. Although some final roadway work remains, traffic now has access to the new structure. 4.14.15 Valuation Services Provide Little Value to Homeowners Warns County Assessor With real estate assessments scheduled to mail in April, Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor, advises homeowners to think twice before using valuation services. For a fee, these services offer to help consumers determine if they are overpaying their property tax bill because their property is overvalued, as well as offer materials to help appeal property values. 4.7.15 U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment for St. Charles County In Funeral Law Protest Case Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the August 2013 decision of the United States District Court in St. Louis in upholding St. Charles County’s ordinance prohibiting picketing one hour before and one hour after at or near funerals in unincorporated county. 3.25.15 Assessor to Send Notices of Real Estate Assessment The St. Charles County Assessor’s Office will mail the 2015 Notices Of Real Estate Assessment starting the third week of April. State law requires the Assessor to revalue all real property in the county as of Jan. 1 of every odd-numbered year. 3.11.15 First Annual Summer Hiring Blitz to Connect Individuals with Job Opportunities Looking for a summer job? If so, then the American Job Center of St. Charles County (formerly the Missouri Career Center of St. Charles County) has the perfect opportunity for you! The Center is hosting the first annual Summer Hiring Blitz. 3.10.15 Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor plans to mail approximately 40,218 personal property assessment declaration forms by March 23 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. 3.3.15 Outdoor Warning Sirens 101: How Alerts are Issued and Sent We often hear them on the first Monday of every month and pay special attention when forecasts call for threatening weather. Although most recognize that Outdoor Warning Sirens and other mass alerting systems warn us of potential dangers, there are several misconceptions. 2.25.15 Plan Ahead To Weather The Storm St. Charles County encourages residents and businesses to review dangerous weather response plans and participate in the statewide tornado safety drill on March 3, 2015. 2.18.15 Revised Date: Portion of Cappeln Osage Road to Close Feb. 24 Due to inclement weather, the St. Charles County Highway Department has revised the date for the temporary closure of a portion of Cappeln Osage Road from Wednesday, February 18, 2015, to Tuesday, February 24, 2015, to allow for construction of a new bridge. The closure is immediately south of Femme Osage Creek Road and 0.7 miles from Highway T. 2.10.15 Portion of Cappeln Osage Road to Close for Bridge Replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department is announcing the temporary closure of a portion of Cappeln Osage Road, immediately south of Femme Osage Creek Road and 0.7 miles from Highway T, beginning Wednesday, February 18, 2015, to allow for construction of a new bridge. 1.28.15 Home and Property Repair, Transportation Assistance Programs Available St. Charles County Government has several programs available to provide home repair, property improvement and transportation assistance to eligible persons who live in “St. Charles Urban County,” which includes the cities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, St. Paul, St. Peters, Weldon Spring, Wentzville and the unincorporated area of St. Charles County. 1.21.16 County Assessor to Mail 2016 Personal Property Assessment Forms, Online Filing Available The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 170,000 personal property assessment forms by Jan. 26. Assessments are due to the Assessor by March 1. 1.16.15 St. Charles County Assessor To Mail 2015 Personal Property Declaration Forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 165,000 personal property declaration forms by Jan. 20. Declarations are due to the Assessor by March 1. 1.7.15 Mission Accomplished: Launch of County's New Emergency Radio Communications System Build out of the County’s new Emergency Radio Communications System is complete, and as of Jan. 6 nearly all of the county’s first responders are on the new system. 12.11.14 Femme Osage Creek Road and Bridge Reopens The St. Charles County Highway Department has reopened Femme Osage Creek Road after installation and work on a replacement bridge, located 0.1 miles west of Highway F, was completed Dec. 10. 12.8.14 Collector of Revenue Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website Michelle D. McBride, Collector of Revenue for St. Charles County, and her office has launched a dynamic new web site to give taxpayers, and those who do business in St. Charles County, easier access to tax information on smartphones and tablet devices. 11.24.14 Project CARE: Lend A Helping Hand While Paying Your 2014 Taxes Over 300,000 tax bills will be mailed out before Thanksgiving, and this year St. Charles County taxpayers will notice something new on their bill – an opportunity to help the community by donating $1, $5, or $10 to Project CARE. 10.7.14 Pitman Hill Road Reopens to Traffic Oct. 7 9.30.14 Rescheduled: Closure of Femme Osage Creek Road for Bridge Replacement to Begin Oct. 4 9.26.14 Femme Osage Creek Road to Close for Bridge Replacement 9.22.14 St. Charles County Launches New and Improved Website 9.12.14 Plackmeier Drive to Close Sept. 24-26 for Work to Improve Drainage 8.26.14 Pitman Hill Road Work Advances to Next Phase 8.19.14 East-West Gateway Approves Transportation Improvement Plan, Projects for St. Charles County 7.17.14 County Acquires Sammelmann Farm and Homestead for New County Park 7.10.14 Working Together to Make Route N a Safer Highway 7.8.13 Femme Osage Ridge Road at Femme Osage Creek to Close July 15 for Construction 7.3.14 Be Safe on the 4th - Flood Warning Issued for Mississippi River 7.3.14 Bill Removes Emergency Radio Comm System Tax from TIFS After Aug. 2013 6.17.14 Smith Selected as New Director of Dispatch and Alarm 6.19.14 Pitman Hill Road Between Windcastle/Summit Ridge, Pitman Trails to Close for Construction 6.13.14 Wilmer Road Next Phase to Begin 6.6.14 Cancelled: June 9 Public Hearing on Transportation Projects 6.5.14 Portion of Gutermuth Road to Close June 11-13 for Pipe Work 6.5.14 One Year Later: The Importance of Emergency Preparedness 6.3.14 Public Hearing on Transportation Projects to be Held on June 9 5.21.14 Helping Students and Families Succeed: Pilot Truancy Court 5.6.14 Honoring Those Who Served: Memorial Day Program to be Held at Historic Courthouse 4.24.14 Council Bill Calls for an Election to Amend County Charter to Prohibit Red Light Cameras 4.7.14 County Council to Hold April 14 Meeting at Cottleville City Hall 3.24.14 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Reporting Honor 3.18.14 Public Notice: Temporary Crossing for Hopewell Road Bridge to Open at Noon March 18 3.17.14 St. Charles County Assessor Reminds Citizens to Declare Personal Property 3.3.14 Partial and Advance Payments Make Paying Property Taxes Easier in St. Charles County 3.7.14 Public Notice: Temporary Crossing for Hopewell Road Bridge to Open at Noon March 18 2.19.14 County Director of Workforce Development Receives Honor from STL Small Business Monthly 2.11.14 Media Advisory: Proposed I-70 Fifth Street Interchange Improvements Focus of Open House 1.23.14 Notice: County Council Meetings Relocated Through End of March 1.14.14 St. Charles County Assessor to Mail 2014 Personal Property Declaration Forms 1.10.14 Notice: County Council Meeting Relocated Jan. 13, Exec Office Building Closed for Repairs 1.7.14 New Time Set for Free Open Ice Skate at the Family Arena Jan. 10 12.31.13 Caulks Hill Road Re-Opened to Through Traffic Dec. 28 12.20.13 St. Charles Chill and St. Charles County Set Free Open Ice Skate Nights at the Family Arena 12.12.13 Reminder: 2013 Tax Payments Due to St. Charles County Collector by Dec. 31 12.3.13 Recorder Warns Citizens to be Wary of Mail Offers for Deed Copies 11.19.13 St. Charles County Collector to Mail 2013 Tax Bills 11.14.13 There's More to GIS Than Your GPS! Geographic Information Systems Day Returns 11.8.13 Caulks Hill Road to Close Between Georgian Oaks Drive and Lakeview Drive Starting Nov. 12 10.31.13 County Council Passes Resolution Supporting Lung Cancer Awareness Month 10.29.13 Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Day Program to be Held at Historic County Courthouse 10.15.13 Discovering the World Through GIS: Geographic Information Systems Day Returns 10.1.13 Caulks Hill Road to Close Between Georgian Oaks Drive and Bluff Forest Lane Starting Oct. 7 9.13.13 St. Charles County Earns StormReady® Distinction 8.30.13 Ehlmann, Officials Open New Gutermuth Road Bridge Over Phase 3 Page Extension 8.28.13 Keeping Our Community Safe: Fire Chief, Sheriff Express Need for New Emergency Radio System 8.27.13 Schools Task Force Final Report Presented at County Council Meeting Aug. 26 8.26.13 Public Meeting Sept. 5 to Address Request to Close Augusta Bottom Road 8.23.13 Resident and Traffic Advisory: Augusta Bottom Road Closing in Warren County Aug. 24 8.21.13 Court Rules in Favor of St. Charles County in Funeral Law Protest Case 8.21.13 Caulks Hill Road to Close Between Bluff Forest Lane and Greens Bottom Road Beginning Aug. 26 8.6.13 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to St. Charles County Residents and Businesses 7.31.13 East-West Gateway Approves Transportation Improvement Plan, Projects for St. Charles County 7.29.13 St. Charles County Collector Awarded Chancellor's Certificate of Public Admin from UMSL 7.29.13 Giving Families Peace of Mind: St. Charles County Sheriff, Health Dept Launch Care Trak 7.22.13 Caulks Hill Road to Close Between Bluff Forest Lane and Greens Bottom Road July 29 6.27.13 Schaper Road Railroad Crossing to Close July 1 from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. 6.21.13 Untreated Mulch Created from May 31 Storm Tree Debris Available to the Public Starting June 6.19.13 Storm Debris Status Update: June 26 is the Last Day for Tree and Limb Debris 6.10.13 Status Update: County Residents, Employees Pull Together for Tornado, Flood Cleanup 5.13.13 St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Offers Online Pre-Application Marriage License Service 5.13.13 Old Gutermuth Road to Close for Two Days for Road Work 5.7.13 Caulks Hill Road to Close Between Big Bluff Court and Lakeview Drive 4.18.13 St. Charles County Assessor Advises Homeowners to be Cautious of Using Valuation Services 4.8.13 St. Charles County Assessor to Send Notices of Real Estate Assessment 3.25.13 St. Charles County Assessor to Send Notices of Real Estate Assessment 3.22.13 St. Charles County, MoDOT, Wentzville Partner to Make Safety Improvements to U.S. 61 3.18.13 St. Charles County Residents Reminded to Declare Personal Property 3.13.13 St. Charles County Government Receives Financial Report Honor 3.12.13 Matheny Resigns from St. Charles County Council 2.13.13 School Safety Task Force Submits Initial Report of Findings 2.6.13 County, Municipalities, Voters Work Together with MoDOT for Page Phase 3 1.16.13 St. Charles County Residents Can File Personal Property Declarations Online in 2013 12.19.12 County Sets Up School Safety Task Force 11.30.12 Public Meeting Fair Housing Analysis 11.21.12 County Works with Dardenne Prairie 11.21.12 Chuck Gross Leaving County 11.19.12 Lohmar Selected County Prosecutor 11.8.12 Femme Osage Ridge Road Work 11.8.12 East-West Gateway Honors Page Funding Partnership 10.18.12 Sheriff Dept Auction 10.16.12 Court Ruling in Favor of Manchester 10.16.12 County Begins Fair Housing Analysis 10.5.12 County Govt Closed Columbus Day 10.4.12 County Surplus Vehicle Sale 10.1.12 County Celebrates 200th Anniversary 9.15.12 Council Stands by Smoking Ban Bill 8.30.12 Phase 2 Page Opens to Mid Rivers Mall Drive 8.30.12 EMA Watch for Flash Flooding 8.16.12 Recorder Warns of Companies Offering Deed Copies 8.6.12 Weldon Spring Road Work 8.6.12 Forest Green Drive to Close for Two Months 7.26.12 Phase 2 Page to Open Aug30 7.9.12 Wilmer Road Closure 6.28.12 Fireworks Safety Reminder 6.25.12 Recorders Office Closed For Computer Services 6.22.12 County Says No to Lingerie Football League 6.11.12 New Town Blvd to Close 5.30.12 Transportation Services For Eligible Residents 5.25.12 Daugherty Meeting PlanH 5.23.12 Portion of Wilmer Road to Close 5.23.12 Portage Road to Close at Rees Road 5.21.12 County Reviewing Womens Indoor Football At Arena 5.9.12 OFallon Drive Road Work 5.9.12 Forest Lane Road Work 3.26.12 Residents Reminded To Declare Personal Property 3.26.12 National Mortgage Settlement Meeting 2.23.12 Riverside Drive Road Work 1.11.12 Personal Property FormsDueMarch1 1.10.12 Matheny Elected Council Chair 1.6.12 Council Authorizes Refunds To Late Taxpayers

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