‘BlackJack / Spanish Lake’ Current and Archives
Valley Industries Employees of the Year »
The Mayors' Shamrock Ball was hosted by the mayors of Black Jack, Florissant and Hazelwood to benefit Valley Industries. Mayors (left to right) Matt Robinson, Norm McCourt and Robert Lowery are shown with the Valley Industries Employees of the Year and the king and queen of the ball, Crystal Mixon (center) and Ron Adams (right). Bob Lindsey [...]
Grand Reopening of Renovated North County Recreation »
County park rangers were the first to test out the new court last week before the reopening on Feb. 20 The grand reopening of St. Louis County Park’s newly renovated Recreation Complex. is scheduled for Saturday Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m. The event will include tours of the new construction, a ribbon-cutting dedication and a sampling of [...]
Eagle watch and trail walk set for Jan. 23 at Fort »
The Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park will host an Eagle Watch and Trail Walk on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. A live Eagle, several birds of prey, will on on-site for a close-up view, along with a naturalist. Well known “birder,” Kraig Paradise, will be available to help visitors [...]
Channel 20 Is Now Gateway Television News Network, »
GTN - The Gateway Television News Network, formerly News 20, has moved to a new channel in the Charter Communications lineup. The new location is channel 994. The change took place on Dec. 18, a month earlier than expected, which gave the channel little time to promote the move. The station which is operated out of the City of Black Jack, has [...]
Black Jack Council Filing For April Elections Now »
The City of Black Jack will have an election next April for City Council members from Wards, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Any person desiring to become a candidate can begin filing from, Dec. 15, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, until Jan. 19, during normal business hours at Black Jack City Hall, 12500 Old Jamestown Road. Candidates need to notify the [...]
Columbia Bottom Casino Plans Still Face Obstacles »
Although the St. Louis County Council has approved rezoning for a casino in the Columbia Bottom area, the development is still a long way from reality. The St. Louis County Council voted last week to rezone the land adjacent to the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area at the Confluence that would allow North County Development LLC to construct a [...]
Black Jack FPD to Hosts Citizens Appreciation Day »
Black Jack FPD to Hosts Citizens Appreciation Day The Black Jack Fire Protection District will celebrate Citizens Appreciation Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The celebration will take place at Firehouse 3, at 5675 North Highway 67. The district will offer blood pressure screenings, fire safety demonstrations, games, and fun for [...]
Black Jack Sets Dates For Tree Limb Pick-up in City »
Black Jack will begin tree limb pick-up on Monday, Oct. 26 or residents living on the west side of Old Halls Ferry Road. For those living on the east side of Old Halls Ferry, limb pick-up will begin Monday, Nov. 2 *Limbs must be 4 inches in diameter or less. *Length of limbs must be 6 feet or less. *Limbs must be placed at the curb(at the [...]
Black Jack Tree Limb pickup dates »
Black Jack Sets Dates For Tree Limb Pick-up in City Black Jack will begin tree limb pick-up on Monday, Oct. 26 or residents living on the west side of Old Halls Ferry Road. For those living on the east side of Old Halls Ferry, limb pick-up will begin Monday, Nov. 2 *Limbs must be 4 inches in diameter or less. *Length of limbs must be 6 [...]
Dooley and Dr. Gunn Get Flu Shots; Urging County »
Flu season has arrived and the Saint Louis County Department of Health is urging that all residents be vaccinated against the seasonal flu – especially those most vulnerable such as the elderly and young children. County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, Director of the Saint Louis County Department of [...]
