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March 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Tomorrow Governor Wes Moore will deliver the State of the State Address.

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February 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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786. La Plata, Charles County (MD06)

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October 11, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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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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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.
April 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Cracker Barrel is dealing with online criticism after one of its locations allegedly refused to serve special needs students.

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Cracker Barrel Sparks Outrage After Allegedly Refusing to Serve Group of Special Needs Students
Cracker Barrel is dealing with online criticism after one of its locations allegedly refused to serve special needs students.  According to a statement by
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December 10, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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The St. Charles County Council is grappling with a new short-term rental ordinance that could reshape the future of local hosting—will they strike the right balance between community concerns and property rights?

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St. Charles County Council weighs strict buffers, grandfathering and inspections in short‑term rental ordinance
Council debate and extensive public comment centered on Bill 5490, a proposed short-term rental licensing ordinance that would create a 600-foot buffer to limit clustering, a registration process and options for inspection and permit revocation for repeat violators; council asked staff to refine enforcement and grandfathering procedures.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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The St. Charles County Council meeting kicked off with a heartfelt prayer and an open floor for community voices, showcasing a commitment to transparency and civic engagement.

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Saint Charles County Council Holds Meeting with Prayer and Public Comments
Deacon John Chipper leads prayer at the Saint Charles County Council meeting.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Residents are rallying for a ban on invasive surveillance technology, warning that unregulated license-plate readers could pose serious privacy and national security threats.

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Residents press council to ban 'flock' license‑plate readers and curb mass surveillance
Multiple public commenters urged the council to prohibit license‑plate–reading systems and related surveillance technologies, warning of privacy and national‑security risks and urging either an ordinance ban or charter amendment.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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The St. Charles County Council has launched a groundbreaking voluntary buyout program for flood-affected properties in Avon Place, aiming to transform disaster risk areas into valuable open spaces.

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Council adopts Avon Place voluntary buyout area using CDBG‑DR funds
Council approved an ordinance designating Avon Place as a Disaster Risk Reduction Area and authorized a voluntary buyout program funded with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery money.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Residents of St. Charles County are demanding urgent action to combat a staggering 300% rise in homelessness, pushing for a vital 80-bed shelter to support those in need.

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Residents urge St. Charles County to fund an 80‑bed shelter as homelessness rises
Public commenters called on the county to create a local shelter and increase support for outreach agencies, citing a reported 300% rise in homelessness and local groups' strain in providing emergency hotel rooms and services.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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The St. Charles County Council is at a crossroads, debating no parking regulations that balance urgent safety needs with community voices—what will they decide?

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Council debates no parking zones for emergency access at convention center
Council weighs no parking enforcement to ensure emergency vehicle access while addressing resident concerns.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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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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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.
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February 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Discover how small amounts of paid home care can significantly lighten the load for family caregivers and improve the quality of life for loved ones at home.

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Alan Serpis outlines home care options and advice for family caregivers
Alan Serpis, founder of a local home‑care agency and Alzheimer's Association board member, told a community audience that modest paid home‑care hours can ease caregiver burden, that Medicare generally doesn't cover routine home care, and that families should plan and vet providers carefully.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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O'Fallon is strategizing to transform its booming tournament scene into a tourist magnet, potentially bringing 500,000 visitors and boosting local businesses!

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OCB explores ways to turn tournaments into hotel stays as Playfield Commons project nears
OCB members discussed leveraging the Ozzie Smith turf fields and the planned 160,000‑square‑foot Playfield Commons to attract regional tournaments, boost overnight stays and channel visitor spending to local businesses through QR guides, visitor packets, sponsored nights and vendor booths.
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July 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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St. Charles County Council just extended the senior tax relief filing deadline to July 6 after a major online portal outage, raising crucial questions about fairness and future renewals.

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Council extends senior tax‑relief filing deadline and weighs eliminating annual renewals
St. Charles County Council passed an emergency ordinance extending the 2026 senior citizen property tax relief filing deadline to July 6 after an online portal outage and heard a related proposal to eliminate the program's annual renewal requirement to reduce burdens on senior applicants.
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July 2, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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A heated planning commission meeting resulted in a recommendation to deny a controversial six-month moratorium on new multifamily housing applications, raising questions about the future of local housing development.

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Commission recommends denial of proposed six‑month moratorium on new multifamily applications
After a lengthy public hearing with testimony both for and against, the commission voted to recommend denial to the city council of a proposed six‑month moratorium on accepting and processing applications for new multifamily housing (5+ attached units). The moratorium would have excluded senior housing, townhomes and villas.
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August 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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Residents are demanding action to ban controversial surveillance cameras, raising urgent concerns over privacy and safety in St. Charles County.

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Residents press council to ban 'flock' cameras, call for charter amendment or ordinance
Multiple public commenters urged the council to prohibit license-plate/identity-detection cameras (referred to as "flock cameras") and to pursue an ordinance or charter amendment; speakers cited surveillance, security and constitutional concerns.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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St. Charles County takes a bold step towards safety by approving a voluntary buyout program to protect residents from future disasters.

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Council approves Avon Place voluntary buyout area using CDBG‑DR funds
Council passed Bill 5,520 establishing the Avon Place Disaster Risk Reduction Area to support a voluntary buyout program funded with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for properties affected by the 2022 flood event.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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A new outer thoroughfare in Wentzville, partially funded by Mercy Hospital, promises to ease traffic and boost local accessibility—will it reshape the area?

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Council approves intergovernmental agreement for thoroughfare near Wentzville; Mercy to cover 47%
After a staff presentation and questions about traffic projections and developer contributions, the council voted to authorize an agreement with the city of Wentzville to use county transportation funds for an outer thoroughfare; Mercy Hospital will cover roughly 47% of the road cost, staff said.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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The council is grappling with privacy concerns as Bill 5530 proposes giving public-health investigators electronic access to Mercy Health's medical records for faster outbreak responses.

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Council hears privacy questions over bill to give public-health investigators electronic hospital access
Bill 5530 would allow certain county public-health staff electronic access to Mercy Health's electronic medical records to speed outbreak investigations; staff said access would be limited to permitted public-health purposes under state law, while public commenters and some council members raised privacy concerns.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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St. Charles County faces a staggering 300% rise in homelessness, prompting urgent calls for a new emergency shelter to help those in need.

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Residents urge county action on shelter capacity as exec flags funding gap
Public commenters and service providers told the council homelessness has surged locally and urged support for a proposed 80‑bed shelter; County Executive Rory noted the county receives far less federal funding per homeless person than the city of St. Louis and asked staff to clarify the disparity.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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September 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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St. Charles County Police uncovered unauthorized access to their license plate reader system, prompting immediate action and a call for stronger oversight.

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Police report internal audit, disable county-controlled Flock cameras after unauthorized access
Chief of police reported an internal audit found one employee made unauthorized license-plate-reader queries; the employee resigned and county-controlled Flock cameras were discontinued while broader community calls to ban mass ALPR systems grew at public comment.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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The St. Charles County Council just greenlit a massive $96 million capital program for 2027-2031, but is it really the right time to rush through such significant projects?

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St. Charles County Council adopts 2027-2031 capital program after staff presentation and public pushback
The council approved a resolution adopting the county 2027-2031 capital program as a planning document. Staff stressed it does not authorize spending until each item returns with the operating budget; residents and advocates pressed for more workshops and clearer funding sources.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM