Voters in St. Louis County will soon decide on Prop S, a new property tax measure that would levy $100 annually on a $200,000 property. Approved by the County Council for the November ballot, the proposal aims to help older residents remain in their homes.

A new era begins in Marathon as one newcomer and two incumbent members embark on three-year city council terms. On November 18, they were officially sworn in, marking a turning point in the city’s local governance.

Voters in Emmitsburg chose continuity mixed with a touch of familiarity as they elected an incumbent and a former commissioner to fill two available seats on the town’s Board of Commissioners. In a straightforward decision, residents opted for leadership they already know.