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St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Kurt L. Frisz as chief of police for St. Charles County, subject to confirmation by the County Council at its regular Monday, Feb. 10 meeting.

The St. Charles County Council voted Jan. 27 to rename the county’s airport to reflect the continued growth and economic development in the region. Formerly known as St. Charles County - Smartt Field Airport, the new name is now St. Charles County Regional Airport - Smartt Field.

The public is invited to offer comments about St. Charles County Emergency Communications as the department goes through the process of becoming accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. [CALEA].

Some of the benefits will include beautification, improved lighting and ease of maintenance.

Actions at the Jan. 23 O’Fallon City Council meeting resulted in the withdrawal of a rezoning request for 8100 Phoenix Parkway and the building of a Senior Community district.

Letter to the editor from the Feb. 12 issue.

The issue of liquor restrictions for restaurants in the Historic Downtown District is back on the table for discussion after two bills were introduced at the Feb. 4 City Council meeting.

The filing process came to a recent close on Jan. 21, 2020. The election will be held on April 7, 2020.

On Jan. 23, St. Peters resident Peggy Gianino was awarded with the city’s Outstanding Citizenship Award for her fundraising programs for local families.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, marked the first day that high school seniors could sign a binding National Letter Of Intent for college in football, field hockey, soccer, track, cross country, and water polo.