Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Your online news source for St. Charles County, Missouri

Trading drugs and alcohol for paintbrushes and musical instruments – that’s what one local organization is encouraging in its fight to stem the tide of teenage substance abuse and self-harm.

This week, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine talks with David Bell, a new board member with Central County Fire & Rescue [CCFR].

Telecommunications company CenturyTel is returning to O’Fallon’s Main Street area starting on Monday, Nov. 26 to continue the conduit work.

This week, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine celebrates Veteran’s Day by talking with Vietnam War veteran George Newell, who also is president of Chapter 458 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, covering St. Charles County.

O'Fallon City Administrator David Strahl has resigned. O'Fallon Assistant City Administrator Lenore Toser-Aldaz has assumed Strahl’s responsibilities in the short-term.

The Rascals may have River City in their name, but they might be looking for a new stadium to call home. As of the evening of Oct. 22, the team has been locked out of CarShield Field in O'Fallon for failure to comply with its lease agreement.

This week, West Newsmagazine talks with Ryan Cooper, the creator and director of “Legends & Lanterns: A 'Spirited' Journey Through Halloween History.” Cooper also is known as Jack Frost in Saint Charles Christmas Traditions.

Beginning Oct. 29, O’Fallon will begin partnering with the city of St. Peters, which has its own recycling center, Recycle City, 131 Ecology Drive.

Some say it’s a gateway to other substance abuses. Others say it serves as treatment for a variety of medical concerns.

This week, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine talks with Bill Dennis, who with his wife, Barbara, founded Frank’s Heroes, a 501[c][3] organization that offers free guitar lessons to veterans.