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Colonel Gregory Announces Promotions to the Ranks of Lieutenant and Sergeant

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, October 10, 2022, St. Louis County Police Colonel Kenneth L. Gregory announced the promotion of Sergeant Devin Rose to the rank of Lieutenant and Police Officer Tucker Schnerre to the rank of Sergeant. Lieutenant Devin Rose joined the Department in 1998 with prior law enforcement experience. Lieutenant Rose previously served in the West County Precinct, the Central County Precinct, the Homicide/Robbery/Sexual Assault Unit, the Child Abuse Unit, and the North County Precinct, and is currently assigned to the Bureau of Professional Responsibility. Lieutenant Rose earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Lindenwood University. Lieutenant Rose has received 11 Department awards and/or commendations. Sergeant Tucker Schnerre joined the Department in 2012. Sergeant Schnerre previously served in the North County Precinct and is currently assigned to the Tactical Operations Unit. Sergeant Schnerre earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement

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Con Con Update

2 years 8 months ago
I wasn’t surprised to finally find a pro-Constitutional Convention website. I was surprised, however, to find it wasn’t run by Republican operatives or a hate group and surprised to find out Winston Apple, former Democratic National Committeeman, supported passage. “Democracy has a great many false friends and a few true enemies” says the website whose … Continue reading Con Con Update →
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Forum Drone Captures Watson Road Comeback

2 years 8 months ago
This week Louis Kelly Construction Forum drone photographer and owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captured images of “The Preserve,” a residential project which is part of the new development taking place down the Watson Road corridor from Sappington Road to MacKenzie Road.  When the Zorensky brothers opened Crestwood Plaza at the intersection of Sappington and […]
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Corps Of Engineers Announces Temporary Closure of Piasa Access Area and Boat Ramp

2 years 8 months ago
GODFREY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close the Piasa Access Area parking lot and boat ramp to both vehicle and foot traffic beginning Sunday, October 16, 2022. The closure will last for a duration of approximately one week during which time asphalt improvement work of the parking lot will occur. Further information will be made available when these areas are again accessible for recreation. For more information, please contact the Rivers Project Office at 636-899-2600.

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Aerie's Winery Holds Ribbon Cutting For Brand New Alpine Coaster - Ride Is Now Open

2 years 8 months ago
GRAFTON - After the news broke in December of 2021 that Aerie's Winery and Resort in Grafton was receiving the first-ever alpine coaster in the state of Illinois, anticipation grew wildly about what it was going to be like. Well now, as of the soft opening on September 29 and the ribbon cutting ceremony on October 11, the ride is officially open for business. Media was encouraged to take a ride on the brand-new attraction and were encouraged to shoot some pictures of the ride after Tuesday morning's ribbon cutting. "I can say that when I was in Europe I saw alpine coasters, and this is the best," Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow said during the opening ceremony. Corey Jobe, President of the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, was at the ribbon cutting and was thrilled for Jeff and Sandy Lorton, owners of Aerie's Winery. "We want to congratulate the Lortons for creating another great product that we can continue to drive tourists from around the Midwest and beyond to the Great River

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IDOT Announces Lane Closure Between Route 157 and 203 For October 12

2 years 8 months ago
COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that both lanes of Old Chain of Rocks Road from Illinois Route 157 to Illinois Route 203 will be intermittently restricted to one lane during daytime hours only on Wednesday, October 12, weather permitting. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all traffic signs and refrain from mobile devices while approaching.

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