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1. East-West Gateway Board Approves $39 Million to Fix Wentzville 'Curve'
The Oct. 27 East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors meeting was a big win for St. Charles County, specifically the Wentzville area. The board voted to approve $39 million in its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to fix the #1 bottleneck in the St. Louis region: the Wentzville “Curve” on I-70 near the interchange of I-64/I-70/US 61…MORE |
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2. Governor Parson to Speak, Lance Corporal Schmitz to Be Remembered at Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11
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. The event is free and open to the public…MORE |
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3. County Police, Sheriff, Corrections to Launch Body Cameras in December
St. Charles County’s law enforcement agencies are taking further steps to enhance transparency, accountability and officer safety with the launch of body cameras in December 2021…MORE |
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4. Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccinations, Testing Info
Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing for the general public continue to be available through the St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH). If you experience COVID symptoms or recently were exposed to someone who tested positive, you should be tested. Getting tested identifies if you have an active case and may prevent the spread of the disease. COVID testing is free and by appointment only.
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5. 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… MORE
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- COVID-19 Hardship Assistance for Housing, Utilities Available
There is financial support available for homeowners and renters impacted by COVID-19. The Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Public Services Program provides short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to households facing foreclosure or eviction, and the State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) for Renters program provides rent and utility assistance for eligible Missouri residents...MORE
- Remember to Get Your Flu Shot Before Peak Flu Season!
For information about the flu, ways to prevent it, and flu vaccinations, visit DPH's website.
- Recruiting Events and More at Missouri Job Center
If you're looking for a new career opportunity, the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has a variety of recruiting events posted on their website calendar and Facebook page. The center also has regular skill building classes and career counselors can assist with resume development and more!
- SCCMO at Work Showcases County Employees
St. Charles County Government employees provide essential services to the public, and behind each position is a person with a story. SCCMO at Work features County employees who share their story, why what they do is important to them, and why they love working at St. Charles County. Watch on SCCMO-TV.
- Make a Difference in Public Safety
From 911 dispatchers to officers and deputies, nurses to food service workers, we have employment opportunities available on our critical public safety team...MORE
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A Message From the County ExecutiveI often wonder where we would be if, in 1985, voters had not first enacted the County’s ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax. Since that time, the tax has been reauthorized three times – in 1994, 2004 and 2012 – and in the past 36 years, more than $1 billion has been used to make transportation improvements and to build or improve 1,110 lane miles of St. Charles County roads…MORE |
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Dave Hammond, District 4Parents have recently attended St. Charles County Council meetings to express their anger and frustrations about COVID-19 mask mandates and quarantine policies of local school districts. Many blame the St. Charles County Public Health Department, but the department is required by state law to follow requirements set by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). It is also important to note that school districts, similarly, are regulated by the state (the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education), and County government has no regulatory authority over them...MORE |
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Enjoy SCCMO-TV for Free – Anytime, Anywhere!
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Access County news videos, livestreams of County Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, and more on YouTube! Unlike cable, YouTube keeps content easily accessible and allows viewers to watch—with or without an account—in a browser or app on a computer, tablet or mobile device, and on a Smart TV. Anyone with internet access can view SCCMO-TV free, anywhere! It’s easy to follow us: Just search for SCCMO-TV on YouTube or visit our channel to watch videos and subscribe. Click on the images above for our YouTube playlists for County News Updates, County Council Meetings, and Job Source. |
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Calendar, Reminders and Directory
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Stay Up to Date on County News!
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