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The general obligation bond rating in St. Peters has gone from Aa2 to Aa1, which means the city is now among the best-rated cities in Missouri and local taxpayers will pay less on money borrowed for future city projects.

Saint Charles’ Historic Frenchtown Association hosts a House Tour from noon-4 p.m. on June 2, that features a historical look at 14 significant buildings in the neighborhood.

Highly decorated St. Charles native Master Sgt. Matthew Sims will be the featured speaker at the annual St. Peters Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 27.

The St. Charles Community College Foundation, SCC Student Activities and Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce are working together to host the eighth annual Food Truck Frolic and Summer Movies at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries hosts the 35th annual Firecracker Run, presented by Mercy, on Thursday, July 4.

Det. Russ McDermott of the O’Fallon Police Department recently received a Champion for Children award from The Child Center, Inc. The award recognizes the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional contributions in promoting the health and well-being of children and families.

The U.S. Postal Service has released a new “forever” stamp celebrating the USS Missouri [BB-63]. The stamp’s release coincides with the 75th anniversary of the famed American battleship’s commissioning on June 11, 1944.

Earlier this year Ameren Missouri announced its largest energy infrastructure upgrade plan in the company’s 100-year history. The plan includes 2,000 infrastructure projects throughout Missouri over the next five years, including the Research Park Substation Project.

The Center for Patient Safety recently recognized the St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] with its EMS Patient Safety First Award.

The Collegiate DECA Competition Team at Lindenwood University participated in the International DECA Competition in Orlando and six of its 10 members were named finalists. Four team members were top 10 winners.