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Wide Sentiment For Closing County Parks Didn’t Come From North County

Jane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:52:19 +0000

Sioux Passage Park is enjoyed year round by county residents. Bob Lindsey photo

By Michael Fetters

While citizens’ opposition to closing half of St. Louis County parks has resonated from West County and South County residents, hardly anyone at last week’s county council hearing spoke up about closing any of North County’s parks.

Black Jack City Clerk Receives Designation of Certified Municipal Clerk

Jane — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:23:30 +0000

(Oct. 25, 2011)

Karen Robinson, City Clerk of the City of Black Jack, has been awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk. This certification is a combination of education and experience.

McCourt Elected President Of Missouri Municipal League

Jane — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:04:16 +0000

Norman McCourt, the Mayor of the City of Black Jack was recently elected to the position of President of the Missouri Municipal League. McCourt assumed the position at the latest MML Conference held in Kansas City, Mo.

Job Fair Aug. 9 at North County Recreation Complex

Jane — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:01:33 +0000

Amidst simmering summer heat, creative minds are already sparking preparations for fall. Central Methodist University (CMU) announces its “Push for Possibilities” Job Fair to be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex, 2577 Redman Road.

Job Fair Aug. 9 at North County Recreation Complex

Jane — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:57:18 +0000

Delmar Gardens Recognized by City of Black Jack

Jane — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:28:49 +0000

BLACK JACK HONORS DELMAR GARDENS: From left are Delmar Gardens North Director Cathy Bono, Black Jack Mayor Norman McCourt, Delmar Gardens Villas Director Julie Berthold, and Black Jack Councilman Ben Allen.

North County Community Festival was well attended at Jamestown Mall

Jane — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:21:38 +0000

The 4th annual North County Community Festival was hosted by Black Jack and the St. Louis County Police recently at Jamestown Mall.

The event features children’s rides and activities, a car show, police and fire exhibits, and live entertainment. Funds raised by the car show, sponsored by MPG Racing, were donated to Cars4Kids. Spectators even enjoyed the evening’s fireworks which were unfortunately held during a storm. Black Jack Mayor Norman McCourt said the event was the result of a lot of hard work and dedication among the organizations. He said that other than the rainfall at the end of the evening, they could not have asked for a better event. Due to stormy weather conditions around dusk, the fireworks display was held during the evening thunderstorm. Still hundreds stayed to watch the fireworks

County Reveals Plans For ‘Phase in’ Redevelopment of Jamestown Mall

Jane — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:15:40 +0000

By Carol Arnett

The Jamestown Mall site may become something completely different and it will be a long process. County Executive Charlie Dooley hosted a meeting May 23 to show the Jamestown Mall area plans to interested residents who packed the student center at Florissant Valley Community College. The plan was commissioned by the county and developed by Dover, Kohl and Partners, an urban design firm.