By Ralph Echtinaw City Council approved $128,006 for this year’s street resurfacing project, but residents on the most dilapidated streets will have to keep waiting. Streets to be resurfaced are: North Union […]
Toy train in sewer causes two flooded basements on Delaware Street
By Ralph Echtinaw A toy train that someone evidently flushed down a toilet was blamed for a Mother’s Day backup in St. Louis. Public Works personnel were called into action after a […]
City employees turn out on Sunday afternoon to patch water main break
By Ralph Echtinaw Three city employees were called into action late Sunday afternoon when a water main on East Prospect broke and flooded the street. Work began about 90 minutes after this […]
Grant would accelerate city’s program to replace galvanized water connections
By Ralph Echtinaw City councilmen put $36,700 on the table and rolled the dice Tuesday in hope of winning a $3 million grant to replace about 500 lead and galvanized water service […]
City council approves purchase of new salt spreader truck for $175,432
By Ralph Echtinaw After 17 years of faithful service, the city’s salt spreader truck will be retired and replaced by a new and improved version. City councilmen approved purchase of the replacement […]
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