Manchester
Residents ask Manchester officials to help solve storm water problems
Whenever Philippe Siowtu mows his grass in the summertime, it looks as though he has just plowed it. The lawnmower wheels leave deep groves in the ground and often get stuck.
Manchester officials question how South Manchester TDD funds have been spent
All that the members of the Manchester Board of Aldermen want for Christmas is some answers.
Leaving child alone in car may become illegal in Manchester
The Manchester Board of Aldermen on Dec. 7 considered a bill that would make it illegal to leave children 10 years of age or younger alone in a vehicle. The board held a first reading of the bill, which would be added to the city’s child endangerment laws. If approved, a child ages 14 or older could accompany the younger child in a vehicle and that would not be considered endangering the child.
Manchester Road Great Streets Project public sessions are this week
Citizens from West County will have a chance to learn more about the Manchester Road Great Streets project at a series of visioning sessions that the East-West Gateway Council of Governments is hos
Police: Man exposes himself to young girl at Kohl's
The St. Louis County Police Department has charged Donald K. Dillow, 60, who is listed as a registered sex offender, with exposing himself to a young girl at his place of work.
Manchester aldermen seek documentation on mayor’s credit card expenses
Two members of the Manchester Board of Aldermen say they are concerned about Manchester Mayor David Willson's city-issued credit card. It is not that they believe it has been misused; rather, they said they do not know anything about what expenditures are on it.
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10; firefighters deliver pizza, smoke detectors
The West County EMS and Fire Protection District kicked off Fire Prevention Week on Fri., Oct. 2 with a program for local elementary school students.
Two Marquette alums survive fatal plane crash in Africa
Two graduates of Marquette High School in the Rockwood School District are very thankful to be alive after surviving a plane crash in Africa that killed the pilot.
Manchester fires police chief
Officials for the city of Manchester recently released the city's police chief from his duties.
Fire temporarily closes El Maguey restaurant in Manchester
An accidental kitchen fire on July 18 has closed the El Maguey Mexican restaurant at 14501 Manchester Road until further notice. Manchester Police Det. Craig Smith said that no injuries occurred as a result of the fire.
Manchester bans smoking on city property
The Manchester Board of Aldermen on July 6 approved a smoking ban at all Manchester city buildings and surrounding properties.
Manchester Homecoming has new theme, parade route
The Manchester Homecoming Committee has selected as its theme this year "Going Green - Recycling!" There will be recycling bins available throughout the park to encourage patrons to properly dispos
Motorists can drive 45 - on Hwy. 141 in Manchester
Motorists traveling Hwy. 141 still are required to slow down when passing through the city of Manchester after the Manchester Board of Aldermen last month voted against raising the speed limit.
Manchester officials seek input for time capsules
The question provokes endless answers. What should the future know about the current age? The trick is, everything has to fit into a 1-foot-by-2-foot plastic container.
Neighbors of church fear development plans
Neighbors on Hedgewood Lane in Manchester have worked many decades to create a close-knit community on their street.
Murder-suicide shocks Manchester
Tragedy struck the city of Manchester on Jan. 11 when 66-year-old Frank W. Kavano shot his wife, Patricia W. Kavano, to death and then turned the gun on himself after being served with a restraining order, authorities said.
Patricia Kavano’s daughter from a previous marriage made the grisly discovery at 925 Brookvale Terrace after she did not hear from her mom on Sunday night and became worried, police said.
