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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Signed into Law by County Executive Ehlmann

Michelle McBride watches on as County Executive Steve Ehlmann signs a bill into law.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO—Eligible Seniors can get relief on their property tax bills under an ordinance signed into law Sept. 14 by County Executive Steve Ehlmann.

“This is not a tax cut, but a tax freeze for seniors,” Ehlmann s...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

‘Flu Fighters’ Offer Drive-Thru Flu Vaccinations Oct. 6

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The St. Charles County Department of Public Health has joined forces with community organizations again this year to fight the flu. These professional “Flu Fighters” are hosting a free, drive-thru vaccination clinic from 3-7 p.m., Frid...

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

County Job Fair Oct. 11

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Apply for open job positions in County Government departments on site! You'll find more than just a job. If you're ready to see what differences you can make, come join our team.

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Young Adults: Get Charged Up for Career Event at Job Center of St. Charles County

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Young adults looking to energize their career opportunities should get hyped for Charge!, a youth career program offered through the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. The Job Center is hosting an open house for the program 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct....

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

St. Charles County Property Owners Will Save More on Flood Insurance

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Sept. 8, 2023       

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – Nearly 1,200 St. Charles County property owners will receive an additional 5-percent discount on their flood insurance premiums, thanks to the county government&...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Council Passes Emergency Bill to Hire Contracted 911 Dispatchers

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Faced with an ongoing shortage of dispatchers to take 9-1-1 emergency calls, the St. Charles County Council passed a bill to hire specially-trained contract employees to temporarily help answer emergency calls with the Department of Emergency Communicatio...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

County Police Get New Tool to Help Children Experiencing Autism Events

Police officers and representatives from The Synapsory pose with calming kit donations

St. Charles County Police say it’s a common problem.

“We get calls quite frequently for kids with autism who are out of control, and their parents are afraid they’ll hurt themselves or someone else,” says Sergeant Da...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Residents with Security Cameras Can Help Combat Crime

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Got an exterior security camera or doorbell camera for your home or business? You can help the St. Charles County Police Department fight crime just by registering your address.

By signing up for the County’s Community Camera Program, you can let...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Spotlight on: The Highway Department

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The St. Charles County Highway Department is responsible for maintaining more than 800 miles of roads and public infrastructure and overseeing new road construction and improvements in the unincorporated portion of the county. The department has three div...

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