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PLACES The BeerSauce Shop, located at 318 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Co-owners Andrew Tessmer and Rick Duree created the BeerSauce Shop to deliver well-crafted beer and barbecue to customers seeking high-quality brews and specialty sauces. Each month, the “BS” gurus bring exclusive beer, whiskey, barbecue and hot sauces, and grilling products to their patrons. • • • For the 29th consecutive year, the city of Saint Charles’ finance department has received a certificate of achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the ...

Homeowners, buyers and sellers are no doubt wondering how the tax reform legislation will affect them. The plan, which is expected to lower income tax bills next year for many households, is the most significant overhaul to the tax code since 1986, but several provisions have a direct impact on the housing market. Standard deduction: The new law increases the standard deduction to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. For many homeowners, it no longer makes sense to itemize deductions. Mortgage interest deductions: The new law caps the limit on deductible mortgage debt at $750,000 for loans ...

The St. Charles Community College Foundation – a 501c3 nonprofit – received a $10,000 contribution from AT&T to support the Career Explorations Alliance.

TropiClean, a global pet care product company headquartered in Wentzville, was one of two 2017 Excellence in Community Development honorees recently recognized by Progress 64 West.

Along with the Citizen of the Year, the chamber will recognize the Lifetime Distinguished Service award recipients at a celebration to be held on Friday, Feb. 16.

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The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently was awarded with the USO Five Star Award 2017 for its more than $11,000 in in-kind donations to the James S. McDonnell USO at Lambert Airport.

Western Governors University, Missouri is offering $50,000 in 2020 Vision Scholarships, which aim to provide a clearer path for working adults to advance their careers.