
LEFT: Presiding Commissioner Ron Jost ordering John Penning to leave the County Commission Chambers in the County Courthouse today JEFF NOEDEL PHOTO
Back from vacation, CNL Columnist and former editor Alex Luft has penned a new column entitled, "Real choices, real ties, real meaing in upcoming prima

The fifth annual Brush & Palette Club Ice Cream Social will be held at Hermann’s Upper City Park on Sun., Aug. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the newly restored Rotunda.
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On July 27, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received information from an individual stating they witnessed an assault at the intersection of Springfield Road and Hwy 50 near the Franklin, Gasconade County line. Vehicles involved in the assault were a red passenger car and black Durango. Upon arrival of the deputy, the Durango backed up and drove at the deputy nearly striking the patrol car. The vehicle fled the area. The deputy observed a female passenger in the vehicle who appeared to be crying.

UPDATE: WED., JUL. 28, 2010, 10:30 a.m.:
Hermann Streets Director John Campbell told CNL today that unexpected drainage issues at the Gellert St. work site have delayed asphalt paving into early August.
Willow Springs, Mo. -To help commercial motor carriers comply with state and federal laws, the Missouri Department of Transportation offers seminars on commercial vehicle safety regulations. Locally, a seminar will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Construction Office located at 204 E. Fourth St., Rolla, Mo.
The classes explain the training, paperwork and other requirements truck drivers and their companies must fulfill to comply with state and federal law.