1. Oglesby Park Coming Soon to Wentzville

St. Charles County Parks’ newest park near Wentzville is Oglesby Park, named after one of the property’s early owners. The 199-acre plot of land is at 2949 West Meyer Road and is scheduled to open this summer.
Benjamin Oglesby was born enslaved in 1825 in Bedford, Va., and was brought to Missouri in 1837 at the age of 12 by his owner, Marshall Bird. He worked on a farm near present-day I-70 and Highway W in the Foristell/Wentzville area. …MORE

A boy biking and a woman jogging along a lakeside trail

2. County Ranks Among the Top of Missouri's Healthiest Counties

With acres of parkland and miles of trails to encourage activity, well-trained professionals practicing quality medical care, and a population committed to healthy habits, it’s easy to understand why St. Charles County ranks at the top of Missouri’s Healthiest Counties listing each year. For the 13^th consecutive year, St. Charles County is recognized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute among the state’s best for both Health Outcomes and Health Factors. …MORE

Thank You banner with Police, Corrections and Sheriff's staff

3. Honoring County Law Enforcement Officers and Staff

St. Charles County’s Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, and Department of Corrections provide services vital to the public’s security and wellbeing. From protective, emergency, and court services to corrections and rehabilitation, commissioned officers and civilian staff stand in the gap and work diligently to improve the community’s public safety. In honor of National Correctional Officers Week May 1-7 and National Police Week May 11-17, the County thanks all its law enforcement officers and staff for their service.

Tom Percich, Chief Kurt Frisz, and Captain Chris Hunt

4. 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). Accreditation is for a four-year period; the department initially was accredited in 2018. …MORE

5. Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Prop R for Roads

Every precinct in St. Charles County approved Prop R for Roads April 5, voting to reauthorize the County’s ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax for another 10 years. The tax originally was enacted by voters in 1985, and this is the fourth time it has been reauthorized. It was overwhelmingly approved by nearly 72 percent of voters. …MORE

Pet Adoption Center
Looking to add a pet to your home? See if the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center has an animal that is a good fit for your family! View available pets online and learn more about the adoption process.
St. Charles County Parks Activity Guide
The Summer 2022 edition of the Park Activity Guide is out! Browse through upcoming events and programs with St. Charles County Parks.

A Message From the County Executive

“Growth in St. Charles County has been remarkable.” That was the lead sentence in an article in the St. Louis Business Journal by Jacob Kirn in the Dec. 9, 2021 edition of the newspaper. He is correct, it has been. And it continues to be. …MORE

Council Comments

Joe Brazil, District 2

Southwest St. Charles County is a jewel for the entire region. It is home to the oldest wine district in the country and is one of the largest with 67 wineries from St. Charles to Hermann, perched on the Missouri River bluff. With the wineries, unique shops, bed and breakfasts, parks, boating, and camping, it is a popular destination. …MORE

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Air Mobility Liaison Training at Smartt Field

Dustin Whitman, Eagle Scout who created to the Flag Collection Boxes

Air Mobility Liaison Training at Smartt Field: St. Charles County Regional Airport - Smartt Field is used for Air Mobility Liaison Officer (AMLO) training twice a year. AMLOs assist in coordinating airlift and army and marine ground forces for military or humanitarian operations. Smartt Field provides the Air Force with a great location for training and field exercises.
American Flag Collection Boxes Available: Have a used or damaged American flag? Drop it off at the flag collection box in front of the St. Charles County Administration Building or at Veterans Tribute Park. Flags collected will be disposed of ceremoniously.
30th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Candlelight Service: This service, held May 4 at Baue St. Charles Memorial Gardens, honors the men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty and those who died while serving.

Calendar, Reminders and Directory

St. Charles County Government offices are closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.
The St. Charles County Veterans Committee will host its annual Memorial Day Program at 1 p.m., Monday, May 30 at the Veterans Memorial Plaza and Garden at St. Charles County’s Veterans Tribute Park. The event is free and open to the public.
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