Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: This is a portion of the letter that I recently sent to my daughter’s school. Just an opinion of a concerned parent… I think for everyone this unimaginable horror has left us with an uneasy feeling and worry in our hearts. How could it be any other way? Children truly are our most prized possession …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. In my capacity as a friend of Santa Claus, he has asked me to pass on his thoughts to all of you at the City of O'Fallon.  - Thanks, Jim Frain A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS TO THE CITY OF O'FALLON Hello Boys and Girls on the City Council, Mayor Hennessy, City Administrator Reisberg and All of the employees of the City of O'…

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. Letter to the Editor of O'Fallon Patch, You have got to see the spectacular display at #6 High Grove place Ct. here in O’Fallon. Ken Underwood turns his yard and house into the most frightening sight you will ever see, with everything …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: Please Donate $1.00, If everybody donates one dollar. If the Lord leads to donate more that’s great too. I should be able to get the vehicle. Below is my explanation of why I need one: Having my own transportation will empower me, I live in an area where there is no public transportation. Lack of …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Full Disclosure: O'Fallon Patch Editor Jordan Lanham serves on the Unlimited Play Young Professionals Board. Unlimited Play is a local non-profit headed by Natalie Blakemore to help create playgrounds where children of all abilities can play together. Letter to the Editor: Zachary Blakemore's grandmother, Joan Mackay, is …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: Chamber Members, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the O’Fallon Chamber’s “new” Young Professionals program, the O’Fallon Jaycees. At this week's Board of Directors meeting, your Chamber of Commerce has officially …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: Greetings to My Friends, I am involved in what I believe to be a worthwhile effort with my neighboring city, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.   A very special friend of mine, Bill Cullen, is a true hero. Without going into any details of his career in the armed forces, I want you to know that he just had …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. Hi Dr. DuBray, I wanted to send you a letter to talk to you about my daughter Allison Pierce who is in Mrs. Patchin's first grade class. Back in August, the week before school started, a tragic event happened on my street. The 18-year-…

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: $45,377 Ladies and Gentleman, the number above is finally in writing. The proposal can be found on the city website under Mayor/City Council, agenda for next City Council Meeting. There has not been a single resident that…

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error.  If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. Letter to the Editor of O'Fallon Patch,Recently, in the March 20th edition of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, an article entitled, “Smoking bans may be at odds” which stated that an initiative petition drive is being planned by bar and …

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: Recently, there was a letter to the editor written by Mr. Bomont that was published in the Patch. I would like to address a few of the items that were a little incorrect.  His first statement “The O’Fallon Fire Protection District has a history of great service to us, the citizens.  They go above and…

Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling errors. Letter to the Editor: The O’Fallon Fire District has a history of great service to us, the citizens. They go above and beyond when they take care of people and their belongings. Remembering items in the newspaper about one of the board members made me look into his background before I would decide to vote on April 3 and …

Councilman Cronin announced on Veterans Day that he will propose that a smoking ban including bars and VFW halls be placed on the ballot. County Councilmen, St. Charles County bar owners and veterans groups have the right to allow the use of a legal product by adults on their private property if common sense ventilation and exhaust systems are in place. St. Charles County business owners are depending on you to protect their property rights by considering all the evidence and deciding under what conditions these business owners can continue to allow indoor smoking. Public health laws are …