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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Ladue Appropriates $14,500 to Search For a New Fire Chief

Former candidate for mayor takes strong exception to this decision.

The fact is, the City of Ladue has appropriated $14,500 to the Chicago-based firm McGrath Consulting to conduct an executive search and assessment services to find a new fire chief. Previous Ladue Fire Chief Eric Hinson abruptly retired from his position several weeks ago at the age of 43. He was entitled to pension benefits from the city. Hinson is under investigation for some $500,000 missing in funds from the St. Clair, Missouri Fire Protection District. He served in dual capacities as chief in both communities. One person who strongly objected was Mary Berner, resident of Foxboro Road who was defeated in her bid to win the seat as mayor of Ladue over present chair holder Anthony Bommarito. “If they (St. Clair Fire District) are …

Thursday, June 21, 2012

First Reactions Very Favorable to the New Colonial MarketPlace in Ladue

DESCO is putting in a thoughtful project to bring new vitality to the old Lammert's Center. Take the poll and leave your comments too.

The new Colonial MarketPlace development by the DESCO group is getting reaction that is off the charts already. Some 300 readers have reviewed yesterday’s council meeting story as of early yesterday morning. Obviously, Ladue and Clayton residents will be excited to see new life and vitality come to the location on Ladue Road at Gay Avenue. Exciting new restaurants, unique boutiques, coffee shop and alike will be adding to the tenant list on this 86,000 square foot piece of property.  For those reacting, it has been very positive. Patch is working on follow up stories to the initial article. Please take a moment to tell us in the comments section below what you would like to see specifically in the center? Present tenants the Ladue News …

James Baer

8:55 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ladue definitely will enjoy more selections in breakfast and dinner opportunities. These places will do well.   more ›

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