⚡️ Marathon Dreams & Spring Changes Ahead

March 04, 2025

👋 Good Morning, West County!

In today’s ⚡️West County Pulse newsletter:

🏃‍♀️ A Boston Bound Runner
🐺 Coyote Alert
🦋 Spring at Butterfly House

Let’s jump into today’s newsletter!

— Jared Michel

March Real Estate Update

📊 Market Snapshot

This chart shows the current statistics for residential single-family home listings within the West St. Louis County Area from 1/1/2025 – 3/3/2025. Active Properties are homes currently on the market. Under Contract are properties that are currently under contract, but may still have some contingencies that need to be resolved such as inspections or financing, Pending Sale properties are typically homes that have no contingencies or have had those contingencies cleared and Sold Properties are those that have closed. If you would like to see a further breakdown of these statistics based on your specific city or school area, contact Chrissy at 314-412-9938 or email her at [email protected].

🏘️ New Construction Spotlight - Wildwood: McKelvey Homes, a well-known and high-quality builder is poised to start a new neighborhood in the heart of Wildwood! The Reserve at Wildwood is a 50-acre newly planned residential development in Wildwood Town Center at the Southwest Corner of State Routes 100 and 109. This neighborhood is estimated to include 115+ single family homes with a starting price range of $500,000-$600,000 and will align with the Town Center Plan and its design standards. The Reserve at Wildwood will provide the opportunity for new residents to enjoy all that Wildwood has to offer while also bringing additional revenue to the city and its small businesses that serve the community so well!

✨ Spring Maintenance Checklist You can carry the freshness of spring that we all love and look forward to into your home by performing some simple tasks and essential maintenance. Whether you are planning to sell or just want to ensure your biggest investment stays in top shape, this checklist will help you get your home ready for the season ahead.

  • Inspect your roof & gutters addressing any loose shingles or clogged gutters

  • Power wash and refresh your home’s exterior including siding, driveways, patios and decks

  • Service your HVAC making sure your AC is ready for summer

  • Check for leaks and water damage inspecting pipes, faucets and your basement

  • Boost curb appeal by trimming overgrown trees, adding fresh mulch and colorful flowers

  • Declutter and deep clean because a fresh home is a happy home

With 18 years of real estate experience, Chrissy Wagner is a native St. Louisan that has lived in the West County Area throughout her life. If you need assistance buying or selling or for a free comparative market analysis of your home, call Chrissy at 314-412-9938 or email at [email protected].

General News

🏃‍♀️ Eureka Runner Heads to Boston Marathon

After five years of trying, Eureka's Cassandra Siegfried-Willard has earned a spot in the Boston Marathon this April. The 38-year-old will run to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, needing to raise $10,000 for cancer research. This challenging race will be her fifth of the six major world marathons, bringing her closer to completing her global running goal.

🐺 MDC Warns of Increased Coyote Activity

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued an important seasonal alert. Breeding season is peaking for coyotes across St. Louis County. Residents should be cautious as these animals are opportunistic feeders that consume everything from small mammals to fruits and vegetables.

🐟 Fox 2 Releases 2025 Fish Fry Map

Fox 2 has posted their 2025 fish fry map to help residents locate meals for Lent. The map includes several West County parishes such as St. Joseph in Manchester, Sacred Heart in Valley Park, and Incarnate Word in Chesterfield.

WCP’s Trusted Service Providers

Next time you need a service or product, please consider these trusted local businesses—their support helps me bring the West County Pulse to you.

 🔧 Appliance Repair • B&U Appliance Repair Service

⚡️ Electrical • Thunder Volts Electric

🚪 Garage Doors • Adler Door Company

🏠 Gutters • GutterX

❄️ HVAC • Design Aire

🪲 Pest Control • STL Pest Control

🚰 Plumbing • Castlewood Plumbing

🏠 Roofing • Eureka Roofing

💧 Water/Fire Damage • Sansara

🚀 More • Carpet Cleaning • Decks • Fences • Foundation Repair • Handyman • Junk Removal • Lawn/Landscaping • Locksmith • Painting • Power Washing • Real Estate • Tree Service • Window Washing

Business

🦋 Spring Hours Begin at Butterfly House

The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House has updated its visiting hours for the season. The Chesterfield attraction is now open through August, Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 4pm daily.

💼 Schnucks Program Supports Local Business Owners

Schnucks is now accepting applications for the second round of its Springboard business accelerator program. Local businesses selected will have a chance at business development classes, networking opportunities, $5,000 in funding, and potential shelf space in Schnucks stores in 2026.

🏡 Home & Garden Expo Coming End of This Month

The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce is organizing their annual Home & Garden Expo this month. Scheduled for March 29th at Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Manchester, the event will run from 9am to 2pm. Visitors can explore various home improvement and landscaping vendors.

Creve Coeur

☕ March Coffee With Mayor Canceled

Coffee with the Mayor in Creve Coeur won't happen this Thursday. Mayor Robert Hoffman will resume the monthly meetings next month on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30am at the Creve Coeur Government Center.

🏆 Last Call for Creve Coeur Biz Awards

The deadline is approaching for Creve Coeur's annual Business Awards. The city is looking for nominations of local businesses that have made sustainability a core part of their operations. Submissions are due by this Friday, March 7th, and winners will be recognized at the upcoming Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce Luncheon this spring.

Manchester

🌱 Manchester (Re)Launches Bag Recycling Drive

Manchester's plastic bag recycling challenge has returned for its third year. The city is working to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic bag and film waste by January 2026. If successful, Manchester will receive a new park bench made from recycled materials. Residents can drop off their plastic bags at City Hall, Justice Center, or the Parks Building.

Wildwood

🏙️ Wildwood Master Plan Update Underway

Wildwood has begun the required update to its Master Plan with a team of 23 volunteers from across all city wards and local businesses. The planning group is now collecting resident feedback through a short survey that takes just 3-4 minutes to complete. Your responses will help guide Wildwood's development and community priorities for the next ten years.

🚫 Wildwood Parks App Discontinued

The Parks and Recreation App for Wildwood is no longer functioning. City officials disabled the application on February 27th after discovering its developer had discontinued support, creating potential security risks. Residents who have downloaded the app should remove it from their devices until the City secures a new service provider.

Valley Park

🚔 Valley Park Police Share March Updates

The St. Louis County Police Department has released their March newsletter for the Valley Park substation.

Upcoming Events

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Friday

🎲 Family Bingo Night @ Eureka Community Center, 6:30pm to 8pm

Saturday

🚛 Big Truck Day @ The Hub STL, 2pm to 4pm

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THANKS!

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