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County Executive Vetoes Raises for Sheriff's Deputies
Steve Ehlmann vetoes a part of the bill as he adopts the 2012 St. Charles County Budget.

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Steve Ehlmann vetoes a part of the bill as he adopts the 2012 St. Charles County Budget.

The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Check out the best-selling books in five St. Louis metro area bookstores for the week ending Dec. 18.
Here's your weekly roundup of who's hiring in town and in nearby St. Charles County.
American Legion Post hosts an annual Christmas dinner for anyone in the community, but more volunteers are needed.
Equipment Operator offers holiday cheer in the form of a Santa outfit.
School does an annual Adopt-a-Family project each Christmas season.
On Thursday, Boys and Girls Club and Lindenwood University started construction on a 32,000 square foot building.
Christmas tree recycling available throughout St. Charles County.
The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
New Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will serve both St. Charles and St. Peters.
New Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will serve both St. Charles and St. Peters.
The City of St. Charles handed out signs to winners of the best holiday lights display in the city.
If you're looking to get out of the house over the weekend, check out this round up of options in St. Charles and beyond.
St. Charles and St. Peters Chamber members will vote today whether to join the two groups.
St. Charles County Health Department inspects restaurants several times a year. This includes a list of inspections completed in November 2011.
Missouri Secretary of State's Office certified recount results. Republican Chrissy Sommer won 50.5 percent of the vote.
Current city planner David Gipson's last day with the city will be in January, but the city's announcement of his next job was apparently premature.
David Leezer will be new director of a combined Economic Development, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Departments.
Check out the best-selling books in five St. Louis-area bookstores for the week ending Dec. 11.