A poster from the Charles County Department of Social Services highlighting the Bond & Beyond event that will take place on June 6, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Join us for Bond & Beyond, a fun-filled day for ALL families!

Enjoy food, music, games & giveaways while learning about services from Charles County DSS.

🗓️ Saturday, June 6
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD

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Council approves amended Defiance Ridge Vineyards conditional use permit despite neighbor objections After a lengthy public comment period, the council approved Bill 5467 amending CUP 17‑14 for Defiance Ridge Vineyards to permit a new event center and reduced parking; neighbors had raised noise, traffic, and lighting concerns and asked for larger fences and setbacks.

The St. Charles County Council has greenlit a controversial expansion for Defiance Ridge Vineyards, sparking heated debates over noise, traffic, and safety concerns from local residents.

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Council endorses moving school board elections to November amid partisan debate The council voted to support Senate Bill 1002 to move school board elections from April to November. Supporters said it would increase turnout and cut costs; opponents warned the change could politicize local school boards and reduce local control.

The St. Charles County Council has sparked a heated debate by voting to move school board elections from April to November, a change that could boost voter turnout but also raise concerns about political influence in local governance.

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St. Charles County council approves MOU allowing limited 287(g) task‑force cooperation with DHS After extended public comment opposing local cooperation with ICE, the St. Charles County Council voted to authorize a memorandum of agreement under 8 U.S.C. §1357(g). County leaders said the agreement provides training and limited assistance; opponents warned it will undermine trust and impose costs and liability.

St. Charles County just approved a controversial agreement with DHS that could reshape local law enforcement practices and community trust—sparking heated debate among residents.

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Dayton Webber Murder Charges: Cornhole Pro Arrested Dayton Webber, quadruple amputee and pro cornhole player, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells in Maryland. Get the latest updates.

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Planning commission recommends approval for 173-unit senior living campus at Wing Haven The O'Fallon Planning & Zoning Commission on March 5 recommended rezoning a Wing Haven property to R-4 with a senior overlay and approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a continuing care retirement community totalling about 173 units across independent, assisted and memory-care floors.

The O'Fallon Planning & Zoning Commission has moved forward with plans for a groundbreaking 173-unit senior living community, marking a significant shift in local development.

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Road board update: $40 million annual sales‑tax revenue funds 100 active projects and $98.5M obligated in 2026 Road board managing director Amanda Brower updated the council on the transportation sales tax program, the TIP (100 active projects), funding sources, project scoring and key timelines; members asked about federal funds, bike/ped facilities and reimbursements from MoDOT.

St. Charles County's road board is set to invest $40 million annually into 100 active projects, including improved bike paths and major roadway upgrades.

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Council tables resolution backing bill to move school board elections to November After extensive public comment both for and against, the St. Charles County Council voted to table Resolution 26‑02, which would have expressed support for Senate Bill 839 to move school board elections to the November general election and require candidate party affiliation disclosure.

The St. Charles County Council has put the brakes on a resolution that could reshape school board elections, sparking fierce debate over representation and partisanship.

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St. Charles County council approves Trailside Farms plat and creates CID to fund amenities The County Council approved the preliminary plat for Mencher/Trailside Farms (Bill 5464) and created the Trailside Farm Community Improvement District (Bill 5465) to finance lakes, trails, playgrounds, a memorial and road improvements; the measures passed after public debate about traffic, density and emergency access.

St. Charles County Council just approved a major development plan for Trailside Farms that promises new amenities and road improvements, but concerns about traffic and costs remain.

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Developers seek annexation and PUD for 276‑home 'Caballo Farms' on 94 acres; council to consider annexation McBride Homes asked the O'Fallon City Council to annex 94 acres and approve an R‑1 PUD for 'Caballo Farms,' a 276‑home, three‑village subdivision with large common‑ground areas. Supporters cited housing supply and local jobs; opponents raised traffic, school capacity and PUD‑criteria concerns tied to Highway N improvements.

McBride Homes is pushing for a groundbreaking 276-home development in O'Fallon, promising affordable housing and green spaces, but not without controversy over traffic and construction concerns.

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Saint Charles County Council Hears Hours of Comment on Proposed Trailside Farm Community Improvement District On Feb. 9 the Saint Charles County Council heard a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to create the Trailside Farm Community Improvement District after extended public comment on traffic, notice and assessments; the ordinance was introduced but not voted on.

The Saint Charles County Council is weighing the pros and cons of a proposed Community Improvement District that could transform the Trailside Farm subdivision, but is it worth the potential costs to homeowners?

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St. Charles County police release body-worn camera briefing after officer-involved shooting on Oct. 17 St. Charles County Police released a briefing and body-worn camera audio showing a response to a domestic disturbance on Oct. 17, 2025; investigators say a 24-year-old officer fired six times, fatally striking 33-year-old Frankie Navarro. The case was referred to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney for independent review.

A domestic disturbance in St. Charles County escalated to tragedy when an officer fatally shot 33-year-old Frankie Navarro after he refused to drop a knife.

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County development director outlines permits, flood buyout work and master plan progress Michael Hurlbert, director of St. Charles County Department of Community Development, gave a broad overview of the department’s divisions, workload and projects, citing permit and inspection totals and updates on a $15.8 million CDBG flood-buyout grant and Master Plan 2035.

St. Charles County is tackling a massive workload with over 6,500 permits and a $15.8 million flood-buyout program, paving the way for a sustainable future!

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New Frontier tells St. Charles County it is not seeking night truck operations as council presses safeguards for proposed underground limestone expansion At a Jan. 12 hearing on Bill 5457, New Frontier representatives said they are not requesting night truck operations for an underground limestone expansion; councilmembers pressed the company and staff on truck loading hours, blast monitoring and setbacks as MoDOT projects may increase nighttime demand for rock.

Council members are raising crucial questions about the potential impacts of New Frontier's underground limestone expansion, including noise and safety concerns, as they navigate the complexities of local regulations.

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County presents 2026–28 Transportation Improvement Plan, recommends $17.9 million in county funding St. Charles County transportation staff presented a three‑year TIP that recommends county funding for 27 projects, highlights a new Marley Drive extension and leans heavily on federal grants; councilmembers raised questions about local economic‑development funds and a citizen petition for a local trail.

St. Charles County is gearing up for a transformative transportation boost with a proposed $17.9 million in funding for 27 projects, including the exciting Marley Drive extension!

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Council approves multiple transportation agreements, East-West Gateway planning contract and library intergovernmental agreement Council voted unanimously to pass ordinances approving funding agreements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for safety improvements and cost-share participation, a congestion-mitigation agreement, an East‑West Gateway planning contract and an intergovernmental agreement with the St. Charles City‑County Library District for a heritage museum project.

Exciting changes are on the way for St. Charles County as the council greenlights vital transportation funding and a new heritage museum project!

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Residents urge noise mitigation; public advocate raises police misconduct concerns; county chief outlines juvenile-party responses Public comments at the Nov. 24 meeting focused largely on Highway 364 noise complaints and a proposed sound wall; a public advocate separately raised allegations about county police conduct, and the police chief reported on a small number of large-party incidents and juvenile referrals.

Residents are demanding action on noise from Highway 364 as personal stories of sleep disruption and anxiety flood the council meeting, while calls for transparency in police misconduct investigations grow louder.

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Council reviews 2026 recommended budget; members press for stormwater funding and review fund-balance uses During a lengthy work session, councilors pressed administration on a drop in stormwater allocations, the county’s fund-balance roll-forward and revenue assumptions; staff cited one-time prior grants and a forthcoming revised budget document for final passage.

St. Charles County's 2026 budget is raising eyebrows with a dramatic drop in stormwater funding—find out what this means for future projects!

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St. Charles County council weighs diverting $650,000 from Lake St. Louis Boulevard to fund local sound wall Council members and residents debated whether to reallocate $650,000 from the county’s Lake Saint Louis Boulevard extension budget toward a sound wall in Norwood Court; staff said tonight’s session was discussion-only and any formal amendment must wait for the budget bill’s introduction next week.

St. Charles County council is caught in a heated debate over whether to divert $650,000 from a controversial road extension to fund a crucial sound wall for local residents.

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Residents urge council to stop Lake Saint Louis Boulevard extension, citing wetlands and neighborhood impacts Multiple residents told the council the Lake Saint Louis Boulevard phase‑3 extension would split HOA common ground, harm wetlands and not solve traffic; speakers asked the council to remove or reallocate funding to higher‑impact east–west routes.

Residents are rallying against the Lake Saint Louis Boulevard extension, citing threats to wetlands and neighborhood integrity—could this project be halted for good?

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Council approves several ordinances: wastewater rules, transportation grants, airport runway work and wetland park agreement At its Nov. 10 meeting the St. Charles County Council approved substitute bill 5431 (zoning-variance reversal), bill 5435 (wastewater/private sewage rules), bill 5436 (STBG grant for Towers Road overlay), bill 5437 (airport improvement AIP amendment for Smartt Field runway work), and bill 5438 (Jay and Carolyn Hedges Wetland Park agreement).

The St. Charles County Council just passed several game-changing ordinances, including new wastewater regulations and an exciting park development that promises to enhance local community resources!

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Resident speaker says county's emergency weather response underfunded as children experience homelessness A CAB member told the council there are about 750 unhoused residents in Saint Charles County — including children — and that the county lacks sufficient shelter and funding for emergency weather response; she asked the council to put the issue on a work session and use leaders' platforms to solicit support.

With nearly 750 unhoused residents in Saint Charles County, including vulnerable children living in desperate conditions, urgent action is needed to address the staggering shortfall in emergency shelter resources.

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County presents 2026 budget overview, cites reserve target and lost marijuana sales tax revenue Budget presenter Mike Summer told the council the proposed 2026 budget preserves a 10% general-fund reserve, includes 2% merit and 2% cost-of-living increases for employees, and omits adult-use marijuana sales tax revenue after a state Supreme Court ruling that may require refunds of previously collected amounts.

St. Charles County's proposed 2026 budget highlights a 10% reserve goal while grappling with the loss of $2 million in expected marijuana sales tax revenue due to a state Supreme Court ruling.

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Council approves zoning reversal, wastewater, road, airport and wetland park measures The council approved substitute bill 54‑31 reversing a zoning board decision, amended private sewage disposal regulations (54‑35), accepted a STBG grant for Towers Road (54‑36), approved an airport runway grant amendment (54‑37), and passed a public–private agreement to create the Jay and Carolyn Hedges Wetland Park (54‑38).

The Saint Charles County Council made major strides by reversing a zoning decision, amending waste regulations, and approving a grant for a new wetland park!

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Council schedules closed session after members raise 'flash mob' vandalism and personnel review concerns Councilmembers described recent juvenile 'flash mob' vandalism in Preston Woods and agreed to a closed work session Nov. 24 to hear administration about a high‑ranking police commander under review; councilmember noted potential subpoena powers and requested administration present both sides.

A shocking series of juvenile 'flash mob' incidents in Preston Woods has left homes damaged and a community in turmoil, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response.

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Resident warns county emergency-warming plan falls short as nearly 750 unhoused people remain At the Nov. 10 St. Charles County Council meeting, Amy Robertson said the county has "just under 750" unhoused residents, including children, and urged the council to fund sheltering beyond the current emergency-weather standard and to add the issue to an upcoming work session.

St. Charles County is facing a crisis with nearly 750 unhoused residents, including vulnerable children, as community leaders call for urgent action to improve emergency weather response and sheltering standards.

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St. Charles County presents 2026 budget, flags lost marijuana sales tax and keeps 10% reserve goal County finance staff presented a 2026 budget that maintains a 10% general fund reserve while warning a state Supreme Court ruling will eliminate adult-use marijuana sales tax revenue (~$2 million/year) and could create a $3.6 million refund liability; council members pressed for roll‑over and reserve dollar amounts.

St. Charles County's proposed 2026 budget aims for a solid 10% reserve, but a recent Supreme Court ruling could snatch away $2 million in marijuana tax revenue!

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Heart for the House | Part 3 | 10 am YouTube video by VCMI Charles County

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