Dan Barger long has been a community journalist, starting as a reporter/editor in Jefferson County, moving on to cover politics and write editorials in south St. Louis, managing newsrooms in West and North County and becoming the editorial director for the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis. Barger also served two stints as a Journal newspaper publisher, in Monroe County, Ill. and in Jefferson County, Mo.
Along the way Barger has covered a wide diversity of stories, from the achievements of neighborhood people to the follies at a variety of city halls to the efforts by community groups to make their hometown a better place. Barger was recognized as the Suburban Journalist of the Year by Suburban Newspapers of America for his stories on the presidential aspirations of Dick Gephardt, his coverage of a two-month conspiracy trial in St. Louis and his profiles on the people in south St. Louis.
Golf has been a big part of Barger's life, from caddying in the U.S. Open at Bellerive CC, editor the Gateway Golfer magazine and the Gateway PGA, working as a photographer at the PGA Championship, also at Bellerive, and touring all the local links where his game is not aging gracefully.
Barger and his wife, Carolyn, who live on a high ridge in Fenton, have two children, Nathan and Savannah.
Maryann Gregory says she'll be keeping an eye on a tract of land near her South County neighborhood to make sure a disrupting business doesn't try to build there.
Several high schools are using the Chaifetz Arena as a commencement venue, Others will keep the graduation event at home.
Weekly incidents investigated by the St. Louis County Police Department, Fenton Precinct
The Show-Me Hero Salute organization is hosting a "dignified" and reverential display of an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
The Show-Me Hero Salute organization is hosting a "dignified" and reverential display of an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
Maryann Gregory says she'll be keeping an eye on a tract of land near her South County neighborhood to make sure a disrupting business doesn't try to build there.
How do you share your thanks to peace officers who put their lives on the line? Please add your support in the comments section of the article.
How do you share your thanks to peace officers who put their lives on the line? Please add your support in the comments section of the article.
Maryann Gregory says she'll be keeping an eye on a tract of land near her South County neighborhood to make sure a disrupting business doesn't try to build there.
Food pantries are beneficiaries of funds raised at the charitable association's annual gala.
There was no Shell station anywhere nearby.
A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday
A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday
The indoor go kart track is off to a fast start.
Joe Faszl can show you Nemo and more at his salt water aquarium emporium in Sunset Hills.
Incidents investigated by the Crestwood Police Department
The vehicle accidents were handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Monsanto sponsored program is aimed at helping non-profit organizations with their projects
Explore our database of Missouri baby names from 1910 to 2011.
The high water was gone, but a driftwood mess remained after the Meramec River flooded Allen Road, Fenton.
