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Recent Additions

Interstate 70 Drivers In Wentzville Be Aware Of Several Continuing Overnight Lane Closures

Aug 27, 2026

Drivers using Interstate 70 in Wentzville should be aware of several continuing overnight closures that will impact them over the next week.

Jean Siebold

Aug 27, 2026

Jean Siebold (nee: Striler) of Wentzville passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92.

Cub Scout Pack 856 Welcome BBQ At IHM New Melle August 31

Aug 23, 2026

Parents and kids are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 856 in New Melle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8 W Hwy D, on Monday, August 31,…

Live "Tell It Like It Was" With Tom Kessler September 8

Aug 21, 2026

Submitted by paulOAugusta’s Live "Tell It Like It Was" is pleased to feature St. Charles County farmer Tom Kessler on Tuesday, September 8,…

Traffic Shifts Planned for Eastbound I-70 Near Warrenton as Pavement Work Continues

Aug 21, 2026

August 20, eastbound Interstate 70 traffic shifts are planned in Warren County, at Warrenton between Warrenton Blvd/Route MM to east of the…

Missouri Route 47 Bridge Over I-70 at Warrenton is Open to Traffic

Aug 21, 2026

The Missouri Route 47 at Warrenton opened to traffic late this evening, August 17, 2026, following a special “ribbon‑joining” ceremony to…

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange overnight August 24-28.

Aug 21, 2026

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61…

County Police discontinue use of Flock License Plate Readers and tighten use of data

Aug 21, 2026

The St. Charles County Police Department announced today that it has discontinued use of the Flock license plate readers (LPRs) and adopted…

Kathy Keeven

Aug 20, 2026

Kathy Keeven (nee: Baumstark) of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 73.

Norbert W. Micke

Aug 18, 2026

Norbert W. Micke of Foristell, MO, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026.

Happenings

Aug 23, 2026

Cub Scout Pack 856 Welcome BBQ At IHM New Melle August 31

Parents and kids are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 856 in New Melle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8 W Hwy D, on Monday, August 31,…

Aug 21, 2026

Live "Tell It Like It Was" With Tom Kessler September 8

Submitted by paulOAugusta’s Live "Tell It Like It Was" is pleased to feature St. Charles County farmer Tom Kessler on Tuesday, September 8,…

Aug 13, 2026

Scoop Up Some Science and Fun! September 1, Marthasville City Park

On Tuesday, September 1, join Cub Pack 359 as they host "Scoop Up Some Science and Fun" at Marthasville City Park from 6 to 8 p.m.

Aug 13, 2026

Wentzville Community Historical Society Trivia Night September 25

Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on September 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club, 500 W Main Street, Wentzville.…

Aug 13, 2026

Augusta History Museum "Kids Day" September 13

The Augusta History Museum volunteers invite you to join them for Kids Day on September 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 275 Webster…

Aug 13, 2026

New Melle VFW 1st Annual Mouse Races October 17

The New Melle VFW Post 5651 and the auxiliary are hosting their 1st Annual Mouse Races on Saturday, October 17, at 555 Foristell Rd. The…

Aug 13, 2026

Save-The-Date: Augusta Bottoms Festival November 7

Mark your calendars. The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce will host the Augusta Bottoms Festival—formerly known as the Augusta Bier…

Aug 13, 2026

Senior Tuesdays On The Trail Tours Program

See Katy Trail State Park on a tram tour! Senior citizens can experience the Katy Trail from the comfort of a tram coach during the…

Aug 13, 2026

St. Charles County Parks Disc Golf Weekend Extravaganza August 29 and 30

Disc Golf Weekend Extravaganza, August 29 & 30: Grab your discs, sunscreen, and camping gear for a full weekend of disc golf!

Aug 13, 2026

August St. Charles City County Library Article: Community Partnerships

By Brittany Schaaf, St. Charles City-County LibraryConnections happen every day at the Library, whether it is a reader connecting with a…

Obituaries

Aug 27, 2026

Jean Siebold

Jean Siebold (nee: Striler) of Wentzville passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92.

Aug 20, 2026

Kathy Keeven

Kathy Keeven (nee: Baumstark) of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 73.

Aug 18, 2026

Norbert W. Micke

Norbert W. Micke of Foristell, MO, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026.

Aug 13, 2026

Geraldine "Gerry" Jentzsch

Geraldine "Gerry" Jentzsch of Hermann, Missouri, passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 91.

Aug 10, 2026

William "Bill" Wilkinson, Sr.

Aug 04, 2026

Elmer "Pete" Luetkenhaus

Elmer "Pete" Luetkenhaus of Josephville, Missouri, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 90.

Jul 19, 2026

Cheri Denise Jones

Cheri Denise Jones passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age of 66.

Jul 17, 2026

Joan A. (Glosemeyer) Meyer

Mrs. Joan Agnes Meyer (nee: Glosemeyer) of Marthasville passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026.

New Melle Chamber of Commerce August 2026 Business Spotlight

Thornhill Real Estate And Auction Co: Albart Auction Sept. 7

Augusta Bottoms Festival November 7, 2026, Flyer

The Harmonie Upcoming Events August 2026 Flyer

Tom Shaw Freedom Walk Flyer October 11, 2026

Porky Joerling Memorial Meat Shoot August 29 Flyer

Oktoberfest At Immanuel Lutheran St. Paul's New Melle Campus Oct 4

K of C Journey For Charity Tractor Cruise 2026 Northern Route

Femme Osage UCC Annual Picnic August 16 Flyer

Defiance Ridge Vineyards August 2026 Calendar

Thornhill Real Estate and Auction Co: Property of Ronal and Joyce Albart Sept. 6

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Bethel Hills Friendship Classic Charity Golf Tournament

New Melle Sports and Rec & New Melle Chamber Joint Golf Tournament October 2

Recent Additions

Interstate 70 Drivers In Wentzville Be Aware Of Several Continuing Overnight Lane Closures

Aug 27, 2026

Drivers using Interstate 70 in Wentzville should be aware of several continuing overnight closures that will impact them over the next week.

Jean Siebold

Aug 27, 2026

Jean Siebold (nee: Striler) of Wentzville passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92.

Cub Scout Pack 856 Welcome BBQ At IHM New Melle August 31

Aug 23, 2026

Parents and kids are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 856 in New Melle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8 W Hwy D, on Monday, August 31,…

Live "Tell It Like It Was" With Tom Kessler September 8

Aug 21, 2026

Submitted by paulOAugusta’s Live "Tell It Like It Was" is pleased to feature St. Charles County farmer Tom Kessler on Tuesday, September 8,…

Traffic Shifts Planned for Eastbound I-70 Near Warrenton as Pavement Work Continues

Aug 21, 2026

August 20, eastbound Interstate 70 traffic shifts are planned in Warren County, at Warrenton between Warrenton Blvd/Route MM to east of the…

Missouri Route 47 Bridge Over I-70 at Warrenton is Open to Traffic

Aug 21, 2026

The Missouri Route 47 at Warrenton opened to traffic late this evening, August 17, 2026, following a special “ribbon‑joining” ceremony to…

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange overnight August 24-28.

Aug 21, 2026

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61…

County Police discontinue use of Flock License Plate Readers and tighten use of data

Aug 21, 2026

The St. Charles County Police Department announced today that it has discontinued use of the Flock license plate readers (LPRs) and adopted…

Kathy Keeven

Aug 20, 2026

Kathy Keeven (nee: Baumstark) of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 73.

Norbert W. Micke

Aug 18, 2026

Norbert W. Micke of Foristell, MO, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026.

Featured Stories

August 11, 2026

Augusta Harvest Festival September 18 and 19

Category: Happenings

The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Augusta Harvest Festival on September 18 & 19.

August 10, 2026

Safe Haven Baby Box At NMFPD Station 2 Blessing and Official Unveiling August 26

Category: Community Interest

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the New Melle Fire Protection District are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at New…

August 07, 2026

Kool Beans Ribbon Cutting August 19

Category: Happenings

Kool Beans Coffee Co. is excited to announce its ribbon-cutting with the New Melle Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. The community is invited to stop…

July 07, 2026

Porky's Gizzard Shack At NMSR

Category: Community Interest

Visitors to New Melle Sports and Rec during the New Melle Festival may have noticed something new on the grounds. It is hard to miss: an illuminated sign out front proudly reads,…

Happenings

Aug 23, 2026

Cub Scout Pack 856 Welcome BBQ At IHM New Melle August 31

Parents and kids are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 856 in New Melle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8 W Hwy D, on Monday, August 31,…

Aug 21, 2026

Live "Tell It Like It Was" With Tom Kessler September 8

Submitted by paulOAugusta’s Live "Tell It Like It Was" is pleased to feature St. Charles County farmer Tom Kessler on Tuesday, September 8,…

Aug 13, 2026

Scoop Up Some Science and Fun! September 1, Marthasville City Park

On Tuesday, September 1, join Cub Pack 359 as they host "Scoop Up Some Science and Fun" at Marthasville City Park from 6 to 8 p.m.

Aug 13, 2026

Wentzville Community Historical Society Trivia Night September 25

Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on September 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club, 500 W Main Street, Wentzville.…

Aug 13, 2026

Augusta History Museum "Kids Day" September 13

The Augusta History Museum volunteers invite you to join them for Kids Day on September 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 275 Webster…

Aug 13, 2026

New Melle VFW 1st Annual Mouse Races October 17

The New Melle VFW Post 5651 and the auxiliary are hosting their 1st Annual Mouse Races on Saturday, October 17, at 555 Foristell Rd. The…

Aug 13, 2026

Save-The-Date: Augusta Bottoms Festival November 7

Mark your calendars. The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce will host the Augusta Bottoms Festival—formerly known as the Augusta Bier…

Aug 13, 2026

Senior Tuesdays On The Trail Tours Program

See Katy Trail State Park on a tram tour! Senior citizens can experience the Katy Trail from the comfort of a tram coach during the…

Aug 13, 2026

St. Charles County Parks Disc Golf Weekend Extravaganza August 29 and 30

Disc Golf Weekend Extravaganza, August 29 & 30: Grab your discs, sunscreen, and camping gear for a full weekend of disc golf!

Aug 13, 2026

August St. Charles City County Library Article: Community Partnerships

By Brittany Schaaf, St. Charles City-County LibraryConnections happen every day at the Library, whether it is a reader connecting with a…

Obituaries

Aug 27, 2026