Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution as they travel on Route 94 between the Warren County line to Interstate 64. Crews will begin resurfacing work the week of October 3, 2022.

This harvest season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to keep a watchful eye for slow-moving farm vehicles. Being patient, driving carefully and respecting boundaries are all equally important when driving around farm vehicles.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Drivers traveling on the Cave Springs interchange over Interstate 70 will notice lane shifts starting the week of September 26. Crews will begin preparations for the lane conversion Monday, September 26 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.

Drivers on eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z are advised to use caution and expect possible delays starting Wednesday, September 21, weather permitting. Crews will install electronic curve warning signs along this section of I-70.

At The Request Of The Applicant, Applications RZ22-14 (Rezoning Request For 3866 South Point Prairie Road) And PRE22-11 (Preliminary Plat For Saxony Ridge) Have Been Postponed Until The October 19, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.

September 20, 2022 – Guided by cooperative bylaws, the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) board of directors appointed Karen Berra as the new board director for its St. Charles County District #4 seat. The position was vacated earlier in the year, following the resignation of Board Director Denise O’Mara, who moved out of CREC’s system.

A reminder from MoDOT on how to Merge Safely 

Merging on highways can occur on highway entrance ramps, at exit ramps connecting two major roads or at work zones or crash sites where lanes are restricted. The safest merging is to think about two lanes merging into one. Not one lane merging into the other.

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA has approved more than $15 million in federal disaster loans for Missouri businesses and residents impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred July 25 – 28, 2022. According to Garfield, SBA has approved $1,483,800 for businesses and $14,286,000 for residents to help rebuild and recover from this disaster.

On August 13, 2022, at the Golf Club of Wentzville, New Melle Sports & Rec and the New Melle Chamber of Commerce held their annual golf tournament benefitting youth sports and scholarships. There were 30 teams this year, one of the best years yet.
Both organizations would like to thank all the sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for their generosity in making this outstanding event possible.

Submitted by Cathie Schoppenhorst, Historian

The Society has been leasing the Kamphoefner House, 3565 Mill St, New Melle, from Fred Weber, Inc., since 1993. Unfortunately, we were recently given notice that they are terminating our lease because they are placing the property on the market. We are so grateful for the use of the property for these past 29 years!

The September Board of Aldermen Meeting will be held September 13 at 7 p.m. at the New Melle City Hall. Before the Regular Meeting, a Public Hearing will be held at 6:45 p.m. There will also be a closed session after the Board of Aldermen Meeting. See below for details.