News

• NEW: Light icing of roads leads to major traffic headaches
• Layoffs at U.S. Steel part of industry-wide problems
• MILLSTADT/SMITHTON: A look back at 2008
• Aldermen appoint Guittar as mayor
• Locked in place
• NEW: Police arrest two in alleged bank robbery in O’Fallon
• XS Autobody and Painting offers complete services for all vehicles
• State legislator aims to focus on healthy finances
• NEW: Bank robber might be the same man involved in Glendale robberies

Sports

• SPORTS STATS
  Jefferson Co. Madison Co. Monroe Co. North Co. North & PHL South Co. St. Charles Co. St. Clair Co. Warrenton/Wentzville West Far West Near

• 'Neighborhod battle' kicks off wrestling's new year
• Warriors fall to Collinsville
• GIRLS BASKETBALL: Conway or another
• Prep Boys Basketball: Stars' Roundtree proves he can score, too
• Flyers still unbeaten following Seckman tourney championship
• Spartans muscle up Saturday night
• Crusaders claim title at CHS
• State powers awaits Warriors
• Wrestling: Lafayette edges Parkway North to win The Spartan

Education

• Triad student to attend Obama inauguration
• WATERLOO: Morrison-Talbott Library January events
• School News
• Area Lutheran schools team up for Christmas giving
• School leaders: TIF districts funneling money away
• Marching Lancers shine at Liberty Bowl festivities
• They talk the talk
• Local schools included in magazine's "best" list

Crime

• HILLSBORO: Who or what were the targets?
• Man accused of violating protection order
• Columbia Police Report
• Black Jack, Florissant Police/Fire Beat, week of Jan. 7
• South City police beat includes domestic-aggravated assault
• Man arrested in St. Peters robberies
• Belleville Police reports armed robberies
• Crime spikes on New Year's Eve in Warren County
• CREVE COEUR: Police plan seminar on safety

Opinions

• OPINION SHAPER: Just do what is right
• The mother of all conspiracy theories
• GARCIA: Operation Cast Lead: About time
• EDITOR'S EDITION: Our mission remains the same, even as our location changes
• Fox Tales: Not all the sleepless are in Seattle
• Letter to the editor: Learning to find peace in the quiet
• Fiscal responsibility in tough times
• Want to be an Opinion Shaper? Apply now
• Readers SOUND OFF! on old cars, coal industry, Bush, Tri-County and more

Life

• Gateway Center hosts Bridal Show Thursday
• COLUMBIA: Mokka Kaffeehaus offers music alternative
• Countdown to New Year began at noon
• Photographic exhibit showcases orchids
• Church news for Jan. 7
• Belleville Christmas Tree recycling
• Crider Health Center to expand
• And many happy returns

Jefferson County

• NEW: Light icing of roads leads to major traffic headaches
• LAKE TEKAKWITHA: Small community seeks incorporation
• 'Neighborhod battle' kicks off wrestling's new year
• Juniors pace Lions against top-notch Granite City tourney field
• HILLSBORO: Who or what were the targets?
• Pevely union officer pleads guilty to embezzlement
• OPINION SHAPER: Just do what is right
• Town Talk: Published Jan. 4

Madison

• Layoffs at U.S. Steel part of industry-wide problems
• Economy takes center stage in council race
• Warriors fall to Collinsville
• Warriors place fourth at own tourney
• Triad student to attend Obama inauguration
• Granite City students return to school after the holidays
• Man accused of violating protection order
• Collinsville, Troy, Fairmont, Maryville police blotters
• The mother of all conspiracy theories
• Letter to the editor: Giving Obama a chance
• Gateway Center hosts Bridal Show Thursday
• Libraries use video games to attract teens

Monroe

• MILLSTADT/SMITHTON: A look back at 2008
• MILLSTADT: The Adoption Process
• GIRLS BASKETBALL: Conway or another
• GIRLS BASKETBALL: Pirates down young Tigers
• WATERLOO: Morrison-Talbott Library January events
• CLARION: Calendar of Events, 1/7
• Columbia Police Report
• Millstadt Police Report
• GARCIA: Operation Cast Lead: About time
• CLIFFTOP: Got food? Bird feeding station can bring nature closer
• COLUMBIA: Mokka Kaffeehaus offers music alternative
• WATERLOO: Rotary Club minutes

North

• Aldermen appoint Guittar as mayor
• Street solicitation is legal, under certain conditions
• Prep Boys Basketball: Stars' Roundtree proves he can score, too
• PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Cooper powers Jennings to title of MICDS Tournament
• School News
• Library Activities
• Black Jack, Florissant Police/Fire Beat, week of Jan. 7
• Hazelwood Police/Fire Beat for week of Jan. 7
• EDITOR'S EDITION: Our mission remains the same, even as our location changes
• OPINION SHAPER: You may not respect the president, but respect the office
• Countdown to New Year began at noon
• Community Calendar for Jan. 7

South

• Locked in place
• THIS WEEK IN SOUTH SIDE HISTORY: 'Blondie' creator made mark as student at McKinley High School
• Flyers still unbeaten following Seckman tourney championship
• Area standouts showcase their talents on the big stage
• Area Lutheran schools team up for Christmas giving
• Get 'em moving
• South City police beat includes domestic-aggravated assault
• South County missing person case leads to staged kidnapping
• Fox Tales: Not all the sleepless are in Seattle
• As I See It: When watchdogs don't watch
• Photographic exhibit showcases orchids
• 'Frost/Nixon' brings Tricky Dick back to life

St. Charles

• NEW: Police arrest two in alleged bank robbery in O’Fallon
• Dardenne Prairie may return bridge money
• Spartans muscle up Saturday night
• James robs Jags of division win
• School leaders: TIF districts funneling money away
• Zumwalt battles budget deficit
• Man arrested in St. Peters robberies
• Letter to the editor: Learning to find peace in the quiet
• OPINION SHAPER: The road to becoming a one-wheeled wonder
• Church news for Jan. 7
• Exchange student soaks up American life

St. Clair

• XS Autobody and Painting offers complete services for all vehicles
• American Cancer Society looking for drivers
• Crusaders claim title at CHS
• Althoff girls beat West in rematch
• Marching Lancers shine at Liberty Bowl festivities
• Belleville Police reports armed robberies
• Fiscal responsibility in tough times
• Belleville Christmas Tree recycling
• Fire victim thankful for Christmas in hotel

Warren County

• State legislator aims to focus on healthy finances
• Coke expansion project proceeds on schedule
• State powers awaits Warriors
• Woolf's bane to opposing goalies
• They talk the talk
• School Briefs for Jan. 7
• Crime spikes on New Year's Eve in Warren County
• Warrenton man charged with Comfort Inn robbery
• Want to be an Opinion Shaper? Apply now
• FAMILY MATTERS: Routines provide stability, nurture responsibility
• Crider Health Center to expand
• Church News for Jan. 7

West

• NEW: Bank robber might be the same man involved in Glendale robberies
• NEW: Police seek information on credit card theft
• Wrestling: Lafayette edges Parkway North to win The Spartan
• Athlete of the Week: Harris emerges as a force for St. Joseph's basketball
• Local schools included in magazine's "best" list
• Meramec kindergarten registration to start Monday
• CREVE COEUR: Police plan seminar on safety
• Webster Groves - Kirkwood area police beat includes fraudulent credit car use totaling $8,000
• Readers SOUND OFF! on old cars, coal industry, Bush, Tri-County and more
• OPINION SHAPER: Are you fed up with being referred to as "Main Street"?
• And many happy returns
• Ready-to-use ingredients spark life in home meals

Special Features

• KIMMSWICK: Destination New Orleans -- via Canada
• Snow day sends parents scrambling
• MILLSTADT: Here's the story...
• Five area residents receive 2009 North County Journal Awards
• Riders lose their way
• POKIN AROUND: Judge could reach back in time and negate Drew verdict
• 50-plus years of pets for Belleville Humane Society
• New commissioners set goals for new year
• Detours can help drivers avoid Eager Road