Jefferson County

Morning Headlines: Some tax collectors' offices closed on due date, medical helicopter crash lands near Sedalia, Illinois Governor: donate frequent flyer miles to the military

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, tax collectors' offices in St. Louis city and St. Louis and St. Charles counties will be closed Dec. 31, making…

Government, Politics & Issues

Democratic stalwart in Jefferson County faces stiff challenge for county exec nomination

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 23, 2010 - One of the region's most significant contests on the Aug. 3 ballot is also, according…

Government, Politics & Issues

Democratic stalwart in Jefferson County faces stiff challenge for county exec nomination

Jo Mannies

One of the region's most significant contests on the Aug. 3 ballot is also, according to some political insiders, one of the most ignored.Voters in…

Government, Politics & Issues

For Obama, Jefferson County represents the heart of the heartland

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 27, 2009 - Jefferson County Executive Chuck Banks and other top local leaders are thrilled --…