About Joe
Joe is a St. Louis native who grew up in North St. Louis County, and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in 1980. He was stationed on a guided missile destroyer, the USS Waddell, and visited many South Pacific countries such as Japan, the Philippines, Australia and Thailand.
He graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia's Journalism School after leaving the Navy, and worked in journalism or public relations for more than 20 years.
Joe has about 10 years experience covering local community news, especially in the St. Louis area. While with the Suburban Journals, he was editor of the Warrenton Journal, covering Warren County.
As a reporter for the Journals, he worked beats covering the cities of Florissant, Ferguson, Black Jack, the city of St. Louis' North Side, St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville.
He describes himself as a conservative who prefers to focus on issues rather than partisan politics. Joe is an active member of a St. Louis County church.
In general, he believes in protecting personal freedom and responsibility, and that government has an inherent duty to protect the health and safety of citizens and to provide infrastructure that is not otherwise profitable for private companies.
Joe has been married for more than 20 years to his wife and they have two sons.
Joe likes classic rock, traveling, being with his family and following the Cardinals, Rams and Tigers. He hates it when his fantasy teams don't make the playoffs.
County Republican Central Committee members now are trying to reschedule a caucus to assign delegates for the April 21 Congressional District Convention.
County Republican Central Committee members now are trying to reschedule a caucus to assign delegates for the April 21 Congressional District Convention.
Republican Committee organizers say they tried to be fair to all caucus participants by trying to see that delegates were apportioned to candidates according to participant numbers.
Wentzville Police also responded to three peace disturbances and two possible sex offenses from March 8 through March 11.
Wentzville School District administrator and math teacher receive awards from the Missouri Staff Development Council.
You've heard of March Madness. This is Munch Madness—Patch's quest to find the best restaurant in St. Charles County.
Alderman Leon Tow said Wentzville aldermen were obligated to investigate an employee complaint and the investigation turned up information that's not been publicly released.
Mayor Lambi says, "I have nothing to hide, so I'm not hiding."
County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.
One establishment scored a 75; two others score below 90.
Wentzville School District students competed in a regional math event Saturday, and 22 students placed in the top 10 in their grade.
Marathon Board of Aldermen meeting winds up dog and red light camera issues, while Ranken Technical College remains up in the air.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.
Board also will review GM, Fairfield Inn site plans and release executive session minutes from three closed meetings.
Rick Santorum's wins in the conservative South--Newt Gingrich's stronghold--may show conservatives he's their guy.
The county executive said the county should get more than one bid for such a large purchase.
Free vouchers for the test kit are available at the Wentzville Police Department.
