Abby Stetina

Feed My People in High Ridge has recently expanded, allowing for more storage in both the on-site food pantry and thrift store.

Some residents of Peaceful Village, a municipality of about 95 people near High Ridge, are once again attempting to dissolve the village following concerns about building standards.

Ameren is asking permission from the county to widen a sharp curve on Johnson Road leading to the Big Hollow gas-fired plant south of Festus.

The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department recently introduced a new giveaway program, encouraging residents to explore the county’s parks for a chance to win big prizes.

With wins in the Aug. 4 primary election, Democrat David Frank will face Republican Tim Whitney in the Nov. 3 general election.

Jaclyn Riebold has won the Republican primary race for Jefferson County county clerk, beating Brent Myers and Steve Wyatt Earp.

A public meeting was held Aug. 12 at Jefferson High School’s Performing Arts Center to share plans for improvements to a sharp curve on Johnson Road south of Festus.

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 13 narrowly approved a 200-home subdivision on Lions Den Road in Imperial, called Lionstone.

Randi Miller has opened WonderWall Emporium, 1592 Gravois Road, in High Ridge.

A public meeting was held Aug. 12 at Jefferson High School’s Performing Arts Center to share plans for improvements to a sharp curve on Johnson Road south of Festus.