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Construction of a new bridge structure on Jungermann Road located north of Country Creek Drive remains ongoing. The west side of the bridge, roadway and sidewalk improvements are scheduled to be completed in November 2019. The entire project is slated to be completed in April 2020.

Dardenne Prairie recently examined a project that would install a new one-way, low-flow spillway pipe at the 15-acre lake at the Dardenne Greenway in BaratHaven Park. It also would install a trailside concrete swale to direct stormwater from the Henning Road bridge to two existing plastic cross-trail culverts, both of which will be extended to Dardenne Creek.

Due to the upcoming contract expiration with waste provider Grace Hauling, Inc. on Dec. 31, Dardenne Prairie city staff requested proposals for the pickup of resident trash and recycling in subsequent years. Four proposals were received. After evaluation of potential criteria, including “capped” rate increases for future years, the proposal by Grace Hauling, Inc. was determined to be the most favorable.

This fall, Zumwalt North is led by a talented group of nine seniors already has more wins than each of the last two seasons. The Panthers are starting their best season since 2016.

Letter to the Editor from the Oct. 9 issue.

Editorial from the Oct. 9 issue.

Williams' editorial from the Oct. 9 issue.

The latest in local business news.

Having a hysterectomy increases a woman’s long-term risk of mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. 

During the City Council workshop on Sept. 26, O’Fallon Communications Director Tom Drabelle led a discussion about reconsidering a local use tax. If approved by voters, a use tax on qualifying internet and out-of-state purchases could held fun local street maintenance.