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Voters in Kirkwood have chosen Liz Gibbons to lead the city as mayor. Gibbons will succeed longtime Mayor Tim Griffin, who has been termed out.
A massive $22.1 million parks and recreation bond was passed in Webster Groves on Tuesday, giving the city the green light to begin the journey of myriad projects under the umbrella “Destination WG!”
Mark McLean, Paul Schaefer, Gina Jaksetic and Al Rheinnecker have won their bids for seats on the Kirkwood City Council, according to unofficial election results from the St. Louis County Board of Elections.
Voters in some area municipalities on Tuesday were left with few or no choices for election to respective boards of aldermen — races in Oakland, Rock Hill and Warson Woods were all uncontested. There were choices to be made, however, for open board of aldermen positions in Des Peres, Glendal…
Laura Hepburn and Jean Marie Andrews have emerged victorious in the race for two seats on the Kirkwood School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results from the St. Louis County Board of Elections.
Voters on Tuesday approved two Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District propositions — a $750 million bond issue to pay for the next four years of legally required work aimed at reducing sewage overflows into waterways, and a property tax increase to address flooding and erosion problems.
How does one become the Queen of Ste. Genevieve? Travel no further than Kirkwood to talk with the queen herself — her majesty, Laura Jablonski.
Kirkwood, Missouri, is a long way from Houston, Scotland. Still, Rev. Gary Noonan followed his calling and is now the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.
Last week, everyone was talking about the eclipse. We were cautioned not to stare directly at it without special glasses. My mind went back to a time before glasses of any kind were invented, when Thales of Miletus in 585 B.C. predicted an eclipse. I am sure he stared right at it while surro…
Recently, I returned to my car from shopping at Target. As I approached my car, a man holding a clipboard asked if I’d sign a petition to support women’s reproductive health.
Scores of thank you’s to Above and Below Contracting for the efficient and careful work replacing our old lead water service line. Timely and congenial workers completed the job without mess or inconvenience to a daily routine. An abundant supply of bottled water carried us through the few h…
While it’s said that truth is the first casualty in war, that also seems to potentially be the case in recent advertisements in this newspaper about the abortion initiative petition in Missouri. The Webster-Kirkwood Times would do a public service by repeatedly printing the actual approved b…
Described as a cultural shaper and creator, Kate Bergstrom assumes the role of Augustin Family Artistic Director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis beginning May 13.
The Webster Groves School District held a grand opening celebration on the newly-renovated Kopplin Field at Webster Groves High School on Friday, March 29. The Statesmen played Pattonville Hig…
The Kirkwood Public Library and the Kirkwood YMCA recently announced the launch of a new community Story Walk. The joint endeavor will provide an innovative way to spread the joy of reading an…
The 25th annual National Dance Week St. Louis kicks off Saturday, April 27, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe. The free outdoor event will begin at noon and will feature t…
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27. This biannual event, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing …
The Historic Sappington House, 1015 S. Sappington Road, is sponsoring the ninth annual Country Craft Festival on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
Step back in time with a visit to the historic cities of Potosi and Caledonia, Missouri. Just over an hour south of St. Louis, Potosi is the seat of Washington County. The proud and historic town is known as the “Cradle of Texas.” Stephen Austin, who settled Austin, was born in Potosi to its…
The quaint river town of Kimmswick is conveniently located just a short drive south on Interstate 55. This historic town boasts over 30 shops and four restaurants, making it the perfect getaway.
Quincy, Illinois, is the eye candy on the arm of the Mississippi River. Perched on the bluffs overlooking America’s greatest river, the city glistens with natural and man made beauty. It encompasses 15 square miles of lush parklands, scenic cityscapes and stunning architecture, combined with…
