Newly Released Town and Country, Manchester Census Data

Newly released 2010 U.S. Census data has been released. "Town and Country - Manchester Patch" offers a comparison to 2000 information.

Republicans Lining Up for Akin's District 2 Seat

Republicans Ann Wagner, Ed Martin and Jane Cunningham all announce they'll seek Akin's house seat; Carnahan remains mum on candidacy.

Residents to See Lower Rates for Trash Service in Unincorporated St. Louis County

Homeowners south of Highway 40 will save between $30 and $52 a year when the county’s new waste hauler contracts begin Oct. 3.

Congressman Akin Announces U.S. Senate Bid

Town and Country Congressman Todd Akin faces at least one other confirmed candidate, former state treasurer Sarah Steelman.

Akin Announcing Political Plans Tuesday

Congressman Todd Akin is set to announce his political plans for the 2012 election Tuesday in Creve Coeur.

Lawsuit Fees, Home Improvement Loans Top Manchester Meeting Monday

The Manchester Board of Aldermen voted Monday to recoup legal fees from a former lawsuit, make low-interest loans available to homeowners and replace a local bridge.

Akin Makes Announcement Tuesday In Creve Coeur

Representative Todd Akin is scheduled to make an announcement about his political future Tuesday in Creve Coeur.

Manchester Board of Aldermen Has a Busy Monday NIght

The Manchester Board of Aldermen has a packed agenda Monday night. Take a look.

West County Letter Carriers Collecting Food Saturday in Nationwide Drive

People throughout St. Louis County, including residents of Town and Country and Manchester, are asked to donate nonperishable food items as part of the annual event.

Maryville Grandstand, Clayton Road Project Among Town and Country Board Items Monday

A Maryville University grandstand, more stormwater funds, a sidewalk settlement and the Clayton Road project are just some of the items before the Town and Country Board of Aldermen Monday night.

Town and Country Board of Aldermen Meets Monday Night

The Town and Country board of aldermen is set to discuss several items Monday night, including the Clayton Road Project, stormwater and more seating at Maryville University's baseball field.

Transportation Funding Crisis Blamed For MoDOT Cuts

MoDOT officials said Wednesday that a transportation funding crisis is forcing cuts in staff, facilities and equipment that will save the department $512 million.

Back From Afghanistan, Parkway Dad Discusses bin Laden's Death And Troops Overseas

Parkway parents Renee and John Benson say news of Osama bin Laden's death brings relief, but they don't believe it will stop terrorism or bring U.S. troops home.

New Police Chief, Board of Aldermen And Board President In Manchester

Emergency legislation was enacted Monday night, and Timothy Walsh was nominated and appointed to the position.

Local Muslims Express Relief Over bin Laden's Death, but Say Retaliation Is Imminent

Local Muslims tell "Patch" the death of Osama bin Laden is a victory, but it does not mean the battle against terrorism is over.

Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Forces - What Are Your Thoughts?

President Barack Obama announced late Sunday night that the mastermind behind the worst attack on U.S. soil is dead.

New Police Chief, New Aldermen on Manchester's Agenda Monday

Manchester could have a new police chief after Monday night's board of aldermen meeting. Emergency legislation is being requested on the motion to appoint the acting police chief to the position permanently.

FEMA Assessment Tempers St. Louis Cities' Tornado Clean-up Efforts

Many cities, including Manchester, have been out helping victims of the Good Friday storms.

Longview Farm Parking Study To Start in May

The committee evaluating the proposed expansion of parking at Longview Farm Park decided Tuesday night to conduct an official parking study before it makes any recommendation.

The Wait Ends at Parkway South

Parkway South High School hosts a naturalization ceremony for 62 new U.S. citizens.

Town and Country Aldermen Sworn In Monday Night

New Alderman Jon Benigas and re-elected Town and Country aldermen took the Oath of Office Monday night.

New Town and Country Alderman Set to be Sworn In Monday

Newly elected Ward 4 Alderman Jon Benigas is set to be sworn in at Monday night's Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting.

Zimmerman Sworn In As St. Louis County’s First Elected Assessor

Zimmerman’s first order of business is to conduct a review of systems and processes.

With One Month Remaining, No Action on Sales Tax Sharing Bill Scheduled

Misouri House Bill 534 remains in committee while cities and St. Louis County Municipal League align to defeat it.

New City Seat Belt Law Discussed at Monday's Manchester Board of Aldermen Meeting

Manchester police could soon pull people over for not wearing their seat belts. The Manchester Board of Aldermen could vote on that proposal Monday night.

Residents Speak Out About Expansion of Longview Farm Parking Lot

Thursday night a public forum was held in Town and Country. It was an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions about the proposed expansion of parking at Longview Farm Park.

Taxpayers Get an Extra Weekend to Prepare Returns with Extended Filing Deadline

With fewer people filing paper returns, local post offices will maintain regular business hours on April 18.

Town and Country Board of Aldermen Meets Monday Night

The agenda is a brief one for Monday night's Town and Country Board of Aldermen Meeting.

Town and Country, Manchester Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon And Are Expected to Keep Rising

Although the average is $3.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded Monday night in Manchester and Town and Country, prices are over $4 a gallon for mid-grade and premium.

Puppy Mills Top Discussion at State Rep. John Diehl's Town Hall Meeting

Despite new districts just being drawn in the St. Louis area, puppy mills dominated the dialogue as State Rep. John Diehl talked to constituents Thursday night.

Federal Government Avoids Shutdown, Temporarily

Late Friday night, a temporary budget deal was reached to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. Here's what Town and Country-Manchester Patch readers should know about a possible future shutdown.

Town and Country, Manchester Residents React to Tuesday's Election Results

Now that the results are in, Town and Country and Manchester residents talk to Patch about those who will soon make decisions for their cities.

Election Results: Schrader, Hamill, Welby and Zimmerman Win Election

With 100 percent of the precincts counted, here are the vote totals for Town and Country and Manchester aldermen races, Parkway School Board and the St. Louis County Assessor.

Zimmerman Claims Victory in St. Louis County Assessor Race

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Zimmerman has nearly 64 percent of the vote.

Police Chief, Fiscal Responsibility Priorities for Winners

Manchester's new alderman are ready to tackle a host of issues, including hiring a police chief, while Town and Country's one opposed incumbent kept his seat.

Manchester, Town and Country Voting Was Slow Going But Ran Smoothly

The polls are closed, but some Town and Country and Manchester residents were out before the sun casting their votes in Tuesday's election. By afternoon poll workers said voting was slow going.

Seat Belts, Stormwater Solutions Top Manchester Board of Aldermen Meeting

Manchester drivers could soon be ticketed solely for not wearing their seat belts, plus the city's stormwater issues and solutions were discussed at Monday night's meeting

Manchester Board of Aldermen Meets Monday Night

Take a look at what the Manchester Board of Aldermen is set to address Monday night.

Election Day Town and Country-Manchester Voters' Guide

Information for Town and Country and Manchester voters as they prepare for alderman, Parkway School Board, the county assessor and fire board races in Tuesday's election.

Manchester Alderman Candidate Outraged Over Campaign Flier

John Schrader says a smear campaign flier sent out trashing him is false and deceiving. Alderman Don Ryan stands by the mailing, but says he never saw the flier before it was mailed.